Rail fare increased from July 1: Will you have to pay extra payment on a book ticket in advance?
The fare of passenger trains has increased from 1 July 2025 from Indian Railways. In such a situation, many types of questions must have been floating in the minds of the passengers. For example, will additional payment during the journey on the already booked railway ticket? Has there been changes in fare for suburban trains and season tickets? All such questions are arising. But it is also very important to know the answers to such a question, so that there is no confusion. Come, we discuss similar questions.
What to pay extra?
no way. If you have booked a railway ticket to travel on any further date by 30 June 2025, then you have no need to pay any fee or additional during the journey. In fact, the Railways has made it clear that this increase in railway fares will be applicable to the tickets booked from 1 July 2025 or beyond.
Will there be changes in suburban trains and season tickets?
Railways have also said in this case that no changes will be made 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 traveling up to 500 km.
Will the reservation fees and superstar charge also increase?
Reservation fees, superfast surcharge and other fees have not been included in this decision to increase railway fares. That is, it will remain unchanged. Also, GST will continue to be imposed as per the applied rules and the principles of rent will remain according to the existing norms.
Is the increased fare on premium trains also applicable?
Yes, this fare hike is also applicable to 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 Vistadom Coach, Anubhuti Koch.
Will platform tickets be expensive?
No. Railways have kept the platform ticket away from this fare hike decision. That is, there has been no change in it.
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