Train Ticket Price | Indian Railways Passenger Trains Fares Hike 2025 Update | Railways increased fare, will be applicable from July 1: AC will now take ₹ 20 more on 1000 km journey, 5 questions and answers know the new rule

Indian Railways has announced an increase in ticket prices. These changes will be applicable from 1 July 2025. If you book a ticket for the journey after that date, you will have to pay a new fare. Earlier, the Railways had increased passenger fares in 2020. Toi has given this information quoting sources.

5 Know the new rule in questions and answers …

Question 1: Why did Indian Railways decide to hike ticket prices? answer: For many years, the Railways had not made any changes in ticket prices. This decision has been taken in view of the increasing expenses in front of the railway and the cost of maintenance. However, this increase is very modest, so that the common passengers do not fall too much burden.

Question 2: How much will the ticket prices increase? answer: Railways has increased the fares of non-AC mail/express trains by 1 paise per kilometer. At the same time, there will be an increase of 2 paise per kilometer for AC class (eg AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier).

That is, if you are traveling 500 km, you may have to pay 5 rupees more in non-AC and 10 rupees more in AC. On the journey of 1000 km, now you have to pay 20 rupees in AC and 10 rupees more in non AC.

Question 3: Will the fare of all trains increase? answer: No, this increase will not be applicable to all trains. There has been no increase for traveling up to 500 km in second class. That is, most of the passengers traveling for short distance will have to pay the same fare as before. On the other hand, if there is more than 500 kilometers distance, you will have to pay half a kilometer more per kilometer.

Question 4: If I want more information, where can I take? answer: You can visit the official website of Indian Railways www.indianrail.gov.in. Apart from this, fresh updates will also be found on the IRCTC website or app. If you have any doubt related to immediate booking or rent, you can call the helpline number 139 of the railway.

Question 5: Has the Railways made any more changes recently? answer: Yes, the Railways has also changed the rules of Tatkal ticket booking. Aadhaar verification will be necessary to book Tatkal tickets from 1 July 2025. That is, your Aadhaar card should be linked to book Tatkal tickets from IRCTC website or app. Also, during immediate booking from 15 July 2025, Aadhaar-Based OTP verification will also have to be done. The aim is to ensure that the Tatkal tickets are given to the right passengers, not the brokers.