Train Fares Rise Today: Sleeper to AC, Know Your New Ticket Cost

• Indian Railways implements a fare hike from today, increasing costs by 1-2 paise per km for various classes.
• General class and local train journeys under 215 km are exempt from the fare increase.
• This is the second fare hike this year, aimed at generating revenue for improved passenger facilities.
• The hike is expected to generate an additional ₹600 crore annually, contributing to a total of ₹1300 crore from both hikes.
• Tickets booked before today are unaffected; reservation fees and superfast surcharge remain unchanged.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways implements a second fare hike this year, impacting longer journeys across most classes.