Indian Railways Announces Minor Fare Hike Effective Dec 26, 2025

• Indian Railways implemented a slight fare increase, effective December 26, 2025.
• No change for suburban trains, season tickets, or ordinary second-class travel up to 215 km.
• Ordinary sleeper/first class fares increased by 1 paisa/km; Mail/Express by 2 paise/km.
• New rates apply to major trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat; no change in reservation/superfast charges or GST.
• Chhattisgarh passengers will see minor increases, e.g., Raipur-Ambikapur up by 6-7 rupees.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways implemented a minor fare hike from Dec 26, 2025, with minimal impact on most passengers.