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Delhi: Indian Railways has increased the fare of passenger trains from July 1, July 1) ( 2025. In such a situation, many types of questions must be floating in the minds of the passengers. Like will I have to pay extra during the journey on pre-booked rail tickets? Have the fares been changed for suburban trains and season tickets as well? Many such questions are arising. But it is also very important to know the answers to such questions, so that there is no confusion. Let us discuss such a question.
Will I have to pay extra?
Absolutely not. If you have booked a railway ticket to travel on any date after June 30, 2025, then you do not need to pay any fee or extra during the journey. In fact, the Railways has made it clear that this increase in rail fares will be applicable on tickets booked from July 1, 2025 or beyond.
Will there be changes in suburban trains and season tickets?
The Railways has also said in this matter that there will be no change for suburban trains and season tickets. Their fares will also remain the same. The Railways has also clarified that there has been no change in the fare for travel up to 500 km.
Will reservation fees and superfast charges also increase?
Reservation fees, superfast surcharge and other charges have not been included in this decision to increase rail fares. That is, they will remain unchanged. Also, GST will continue to be levied as per the applicable rules and the principles of fare determination will remain as per the existing norms.
Is the increased fare applicable on premium trains as well?
Yes, this fare hike is also applicable on all premium trains in the country. These include Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatiman, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coach, Anubhuti coach.
Will platform tickets also become expensive?
No. Railways has kept platform tickets away from this fare hike decision. That is, no change has been made in it.
