Key Highlights from the Fare Revision Targeted Hike, Not Across the Board The fare increase applies mainly to long-distance journeys and premium classes. Suburban routes and monthly season ticket holders are completely unaffected. This shows a conscious effort to protect daily commuters while adjusting pricing for more premium and distance-based services. AC Classes to Pay the Most Extra All AC passengers—from Chair Car to First AC—will pay an additional *2 paise per km*. On a 1,000 km trip, that’s just ₹20 more. Modest, but with frequent travel, it adds up. Non-AC Mail/Express Slightly Costlier Fares here go up by *1 paise per km*, translating to ₹10 more over 1,000 km—perhaps the quietest fare tweak of the bunch. Ordinary Second Class Has a Sweet Spot Travel up to 500 km? No price hike at all. Go beyond that, and it’s just *0.5 paise per km* extra. It’s a clever balance between affordability and revenue recovery. Strategic Policy Moves Rather than a blanket fare hike, this tiered approach feels designed to appear fair—charging more only from those who opt for comfort or longer journeys. The Railways haven’t revised fares significantly in a long time. These small adjustments likely aim to help offset operating costs like diesel, electricity, and coach upgrades while avoiding a public outcry.
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