Indian Railways Announces Marginal Fare Hike For Premier Trains & Long-Distance Non-AC Services From July 1, 2025

On Monday, the Ministry of Railways announced a marginal hike in passenger train fares. This decision was taken to streamline fare structures and improve the financial viability of rail services.

For travelling up to 500km on ordinary non-AC classes, there is no change in ticket prices. This is for non-suburban trains. From July 1, 2025, the new rates will take effect. Issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association, the revised fares are in line with the updated passenger fare table.

The fare revision also applies to premier and special train services, such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services (after 500 km), based on the new fare structure for different classes.

HWH Rajdhani Express (12302)-New Delhi to Howrah

The HWH Rajdhani Express (12302) operating between New Delhi and Howrah (West Bengal) has seen a fare revision effective July 1, 2025:

The fare for Third AC (3A) has increased from Rs 3,020 to Rs 3,065 effective July 1, 2025-a hike of Rs 45. The Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,180, reflecting an increase of Rs 40. The First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,185, with a hike of Rs 30.

CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222)-New Delhi to Mumbai CSMT

The CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222) running from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai CSMT has witnessed a fare hike effective July 1, 2025. The Third AC (3A) fare has increased from Rs 3,135 on June 30 to Rs 3,180 from July 1, marking a hike of Rs 45. The Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,340, a sharp rise of Rs 200. The First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,390, registering the highest increase of Rs 235 among all classes.

No Change in Ancillary Charges:

Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges remain unchanged.

GST will continue to be levied as per applicable rules.

Fare rounding principles remain as per existing norms.

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