Train Fares Rise: Long-Distance Travel Gets Costlier From December 26

• Indian Railways has announced a fare hike of 1 to 2 paise per km, effective from December 26.
• The new rates apply to long-distance trains, with journeys up to 215 km remaining unaffected.
• General tickets will see a 1 paisa/km increase, while non-AC trains will face a 2 paisa/km hike.
• Specific route increases include Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Mumbai (8 rupees), Nashik to Delhi (27 rupees), and Mumbai to Delhi AC (56 rupees).
• This marks the second fare hike by the railways within a year, impacting passengers before the new year.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways increases long-distance train fares by 1-2 paise/km from Dec 26, second hike this year.