Train fare hike to come into effect from today
Long-distance train travel is set to get costlier in India from today, December 26, after the Indian Railways rolled out a nationwide fare hike that marks the second such increase in six months.
In a statement, the Indian Railways said the fare rationalisation is expected to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue this year.
Under the revised train fares, the passengers travelling up to 500 km in non-AC coaches will have to pay an additional Rs 10. The national transporter has increased fares for Mail and Express trains in non-AC coaches by 2 paise per km, while AC class fares have also been raised by 2 paise per km.
The Ministry of Railways said the increase was necessary to meet the rising manpower costs. It also noted that over the past decade, Indian Railways has significantly expanded its network and operations, reaching even the remotest corners of the country.
The ministry had announced the decision on December 21. This marks the second passenger fare revision this year, after an earlier hike implemented in July.