Chandigarh, July 01, 2025 (ANI): Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema slammed central govt. over rail fair hike. In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of Passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), the railways said in a release. The fare hike varies across different classes and train types. For ordinary non-AC classes in non-suburban trains, second-class fares will increase by half a paisa per kilometre, subject to certain conditions, such as No increase up to 500 Km; Increase by Rs 5 for distance 501 to 1500 Km; Increase by Rs 10 for distance 1501 to 2500 Km; and Increase by Rs 15 for distance 2501 to 3000 Km.Sleeper and first-class fares will also see a similar increase. The first class will witness an increase of 0.5 paise per kilometre. Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “the Central government is continuously increasing the burden on the poor people and the common man. Now, people won't be able to travel in the train also".
