Train tickets get costlier; Minimum fare for Express increased from ₹30 to ₹35, Superfast to ₹50
Kannur: The Indian Railways implemented its latest fare revision starting Friday (December 26). The increase affects Express and Superfast trains, as well as certain long-distance second-class tickets, while short-distance travellers in sleeper and AC chair classes remain largely unaffected.
This is the second fare hike of 2025, following a previous revision in June.
What’s changed
Express trains: Minimum fare for short journeys (50 km) increased by ₹5, from ₹30 to ₹35.
Superfast trains: Minimum fare increased by ₹5, from ₹45 to ₹50.
Long-distance second-class ordinary tickets (500 km): Fare increased by ₹5.
Sleeper class tickets for short journeys (200 km) remain unchanged at ₹150.
How much will you pay now?
| Class | Old fare | New fare |
| Sleeper (200 km) | ₹150 | ₹150 |
| Third AC (300 km) | ₹515 | ₹520 |
| Second AC (300 km) | ₹720 | ₹725 |
| AC Chair Car (150 km) | ₹270 | ₹270 |
| Chair Car (50 km) | ₹45 | ₹50 |
For superfast trains, an additional supplementary charge ranging from ₹15 to ₹75 will also apply, depending on the journey.