Indian Railways Hikes Fares from Dec 26: Check What Changes for Your Journey

• Indian Railways will implement a fare revision from December 26, 2025, aimed at offsetting rising operational costs.
• No fare hike for suburban services, Monthly Season Ticket holders, and ordinary class travel up to 215 km.
• Fares for ordinary class beyond 215 km will increase by 1 paise/km; Mail/Express (non-AC and AC) by 2 paise/km.
• The Ministry of Railways expects to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue from this rationalisation.
• Despite the hike, the impact on passengers is minimal, with a 500 km non-AC journey costing just Rs 10 extra.

Why It Matters: Indian Railways revises fares from Dec 26, exempting short-distance travel while slightly increasing long-distance.