Indian Railways Hikes Fares: Non-AC Tickets Up Rs 10/500km From Dec 2025

• Indian Railways will rationalize passenger fares from December 26, 2025, with small increases for longer journeys.
• Non-AC fares increase by Rs 10 for every 500 km; 1 paisa/km for ordinary, 2 paise/km for Mail/Express Non-AC and AC.
• Suburban and short-distance travel (up to 215 km) fares remain unchanged to ensure affordability for daily commuters.
• Revision aims to balance rising operational costs (Rs 2.63 lakh crore in 2024–25) with passenger affordability.
• Railways expects Rs 600 crore revenue, focusing on efficiency, safety, and cargo loading, now 2nd largest globally.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways revises fares from Dec 2025, increasing long-distance tickets slightly while protecting short-distance travel.