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Indian Railways fare hike from Dec 26 will make long trips costlier
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Suburban fares stay put while long distance ticks up per kilometre
Indian Railways has notified an increase in passenger train tariffs effective December 26. Long-distance ordinary, mail, express and premium services will see higher prices—1 paise per km for ordinary class journeys above 215 km and 2 paise per km for AC and non-AC. Suburban travel and season tickets will remain unchanged, sparing daily commuters.
- Fare hike starts December 26 across long-distance services
- Ordinary tickets rise by 1 paise per km over 215 km
- AC and non-AC long-distance fares increase by 2 paise per km
- Suburban fares and season tickets are unchanged
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