Indian Railways has announced a ticket fare hike from December 26, expected to generate ₹600 crore in additional revenue.
Indian Railways has decided to increase train ticket fares, making travel more expensive from December 26. According to officials, this fare hike is expected to generate additional revenue of around ₹600 crore for the Railways.
Due to the revised fares, passengers traveling in non-AC categories will have to pay extra charges. In particular, non-AC passengers traveling distances of up to 500 kilometers will now have to pay ₹10 more. Railway authorities stated that the decision was taken to boost revenue and manage rising operational costs.
The fare increase will impact millions of daily passengers across the country and has already sparked discussions among travelers.