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Indian Railways Hikes Fares from Dec 26, Targets Rs 600 Cr Revenue Boost
Indian Railways implements its second fare hike in FY26, effective December 26, increasing costs for long-distance AC and Express travel to offset rising operational expenses and generate Rs 600 crore.
📌Key Points
- •Indian Railways will implement a passenger fare hike from December 26.
- •This is the second fare increase in the current fiscal year (FY26).
- •Fares for AC and non-AC Mail/Express trains will rise by 2 paise per km.
- •Ordinary class fares will increase by 1 paisa per km for journeys over 215 km.
- •No fare hike for suburban trains, Monthly Season Tickets, or ordinary class journeys up to 215 km.
- •The hike is expected to generate Rs 600 crore in additional revenue by March 31, aimed at offsetting rising operational costs, manpower, and pension expenses.
- •The Congress party has criticized the hike and demanded the Railway Minister's resignation.
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