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Indian Railways notifies minor fare hike: New ticket prices effective July 1, 2025 – check how much extra you will pay for AC, non-AC trains

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The new fares shall be effective for tickets purchased from July 1, 2025.

Indian Railways has on Monday officially notified a minor increase in railway fares, effective July 1, 2025. TOI had earlier reported that fares for passenger trains are likely to be hiked marginally.According to the Ministry of Railways, the adjustment aims to improve service sustainability and simplify fare calculations. The revised structure follows the updated Passenger Fare Table from the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA).The new fares shall be effective for tickets purchased from July 1, 2025. Previously issued tickets will maintain their original fares without adjustments. The PRS, UTS and manual ticketing platforms are undergoing necessary updates.Also Read | Indian Railways announces three big steps for train ticketing! New charting, Tatkal ticket booking, reservation system – what they mean for passengers

New Indian Railways Train Fares: Top Points

Suburban journey fares and season tickets remain unchanged for both suburban and non-suburban routes.For Regular Non-AC Classes (Non-suburban trains):* Second Class: Half paisa per kilometre increase with specific conditions:

No changes for journeys up to 500 kilometres
Rs 5 hike for 501-1500 kms travel
Rs 10 hike for 1501-2500 kms travel
Rs 15 hike for 2501-3000 kms travel

*Sleeper Class: Hike of 0.5 paisa per kilometre*First Class: Hike of 0.5 paisa per kilometreFor Non-AC Mail/Express Services:

Second Class: A rise of 01 paisa for each kilometre
Sleeper Class: An increase of 01 paisa per kilometre
First Class: Additional 01 paisa charged per kilometre

AC Categories in Mail/Express trains:All air-conditioned classes including Chair Car, 3-Tier/3-Economy, 2-Tier, and First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti: Hike by 02 paisa per kilometreThe revised fares are applicable to all premium and special services, including Vande Bharat, Tejas, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Gatimaan, Mahamana, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, Antyodaya, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and regular non-suburban services, following the updated class-specific fare framework.Also Read | FASTag annual pass: How to purchase, validity, cost, trip limit & more – Top 15 FAQs answeredAncillary Charges Remain Constant:* Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and additional charges stay the same.* GST application continues according to current regulations.* Existing fare rounding guidelines remain in effect.

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