Written By: Danish
Indian Railways increases fares after 5 years (since COVID). Non-AC trains: +1p/km, AC classes: +2p/km. No change for suburban/local trains.
✔ No increase for travel under 500km (2nd class) ✔ +0.5p/km for 2nd class (500km+) ✔ Monthly passes unchanged
From July 1, Aadhaar OTP mandatory for Tatkal bookings (online/counter/agents). Aims to stop ticket black-marketing.
– Delhi-Mumbai (1,400km): +₹14 (Non-AC), +₹28 (AC) – Chennai-Bangalore (350km): No change – Kolkata-Delhi (1,450km): +₹7 (2nd class 500km+)
First fare revision since 2020 due to rising fuel & maintenance costs. Funds to improve safety & services.
1. Enter Aadhaar-linked mobile number 2. Verify via OTP 3. Complete booking (starts 10AM AC/11AM non-AC)
✅ Book before July 1 to avoid hike ✅ Use IRCTC app for faster Tatkal booking ✅ Check fare calculator for exact costs