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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways offers rebate in tickets to stagger Diwali rush
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Indian Railways is offering discounted fares for passenger travel in a bid to stagger the rush at stations during the Diwali festival season. An official statement said railways is offering 20% rebate on base fare of return journey for round-trip packages to spread out the crowd. The discount is being offered for round-trip tickets where on-going and return journey dates fall outside peak Diwali festival rush clarified that travel in trains where flexi-fare is applicable, such as Tejas, Shatabdi Rajdhani , and Duronto, will not be offered this rebate.'Under this scheme, rebates shall be applicable when booked for both onward and return journeys for the same set of passengers. Passenger details of return journey will be same as of onward journey,' an official statement said while adding the above booking shall be permissible only for confirmed tickets in both under the discounted service will open on August 14, 2025 for onward journeys scheduled between October 13 and October 26, must first reserve their onward tickets, after which they can immediately secure return tickets for travel between November 17 and December 1, 2025 using the Indian Railways' Connecting Journey measures are being taken to avoid rush, ensure hassle free booking as well as to facilitate passengers and redistribute the peak traffic for a larger range during peak festival seasons and ensure both side utilization of trains, the statement added.
The Hindu
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Railways announce fare rationalisation from July 1 after five-year gap
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, with the revised structure set to take effect from July 1. There will be no change in suburban single journey fares or season tickets for both suburban and non-suburban routes. For ordinary non-AC classes on non-suburban trains, Second Class fares have been increased by half a paisa per kilometre, with no change applicable for travel up to 500 km. Beyond this threshold, the increase will be ₹5 for distances between 501 and 1,500 km, ₹10 for distances between 1,501 and 2,500 km, and ₹15 for distances between 2,501 and 3,000 km. Sleeper Class and First Class fares will also see an increase of 0.5 paisa per kilometre. In the case of Mail and Express trains (non-AC), fares for Second Class and First Class passengers have been hiked by one paisa per kilometre. For AC classes in Mail and Express trains, fares will rise by two paise per kilometre across all categories — AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier and 3-Economy, AC 2-Tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti. The revision will also apply to premier and special trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services in accordance with the revised class-wise fare structure. Ancillary charges such as reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and others remain unchanged. GST will continue to be levied as per the applicable rules, the Indian Railways spokesperson said. The Ministry has issued directives to all zonal railways for the smooth implementation of the revised fare structure. Zonal railways have also been instructed to update fare displays at all stations. According to data available with the Ministry, Indian Railways carried 715 crore passengers during the financial year April 2024–March 2025. Of these, 81 crore passengers travelled in AC and Sleeper Class, while 634 crore travelled in the unreserved category. Passenger revenue during the period stood at ₹75,750 crore. The revision marks the first hike in train fares in five years. M. Jamshed, former Member (Traffic) of the Railway Board, described the increase of one to two paise per kilometre as 'a rationalisation that was long overdue'. 'This hike shall contribute an additional ₹1,500 crore to ₹1,600 crore in passenger revenues. Similar fare hikes took place in 2013, 2014, and in 2020,' Mr. Jamshed told The Hindu. He, however, noted that Indian Railways continues to face challenges in achieving financial sustainability. 'FY2024–25 has closed with total earnings below the budgetary estimates. Passenger revenue did increase to ₹75,457 crore but remained below the projected ₹80,000 crore,' he said. 'With freight incremental loading of 26 million tonnes — from 1,591 to 1,617 million tonnes — the revenue generation was marginal,' Mr. Jamshed added. 'Stiffer targets for FY2025–26, including ₹92,000 crore in passenger revenue, are unlikely to be achieved.'
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Business Standard
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Railways revises passenger train base fares effective July 1: Check here
Revised fares for passenger, express, and premium trains take effect from 1 July; suburban fares and other charges remain unchanged as Railways updates ticketing systems New Delhi In a step aimed at simplifying fare structures and improving the financial health of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of base fares for passenger trains. The new fares will come into effect from 1 July 2025, based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). For ordinary non-AC classes on non-suburban trains, the adjustments are as follows: * Second Class: Fares will rise by half a paisa per kilometre, with the following conditions: - No increase for distances up to 500 km - An increase of ₹5 for journeys between 501 and 1,500 km - An increase of ₹10 for distances between 1,501 and 2,500 km - An increase of ₹15 for trips between 2,501 and 3,000 km * Sleeper Class: Fares will increase by 0.5 paisa per kilometre. * First Class: A rise of 0.5 paisa per kilometre. Increases for Mail and Express trains * On non-AC Mail and Express trains: - Second Class, Sleeper Class, and First Class: Fares will go up by 1 paisa per kilometre. * For AC classes on these trains: Special trains also covered The revised fares will also be applicable to premium and special trains including Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, as well as AC Vistadome and Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services, following the updated fare structure for each class. What remains unchanged * There will be no change in suburban single journey fares or season ticket prices for both suburban and non-suburban routes. * Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and similar fees will not change. * GST will continue to be applied as per existing regulations. * Fare rounding will be done according to the current rules. Implementation details The revised fares will apply to all tickets booked on or after 1 July 2025. Tickets issued before this date will stay valid at the old rates without any adjustment. Ticketing systems including PRS (Passenger Reservation System), UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System), and manual booking counters are being updated to reflect the changes. The Ministry has directed all Zonal Railways to ensure a smooth transition to the new fare structure and to update fare displays at railway stations across the country.
India.com
19-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Indias Most Profitable Train: Not Vande Bharat Or Shatabdi, THIS Richest Train Tops Railway Revenue Charts With Rs 1,76,06,66,339 Annually
photoDetails english 2918595 Updated:Jun 19, 2025, 08:40 PM IST India Railway 1 / 7 Trains such as the Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, along with mail express and passenger trains, operate across India's vast rail network. But with such high demand, which train is the most profitable among all? Who Tops Railway Revenue Charts 2 / 7 Rajdhani trains lead in revenue generation for Indian Railways, particularly on high-demand routes. India's Most Profitable Train 3 / 7 Bangalore Rajdhani Express with Train No. 22692, running between Hazrat Nizamuddin and KSR Bengaluru, is the most profitable train. Bangalore Rajdhani Express 4 / 7 Reportedly, in FY 2022–23, the Bangalore Rajdhani Express earned Rs 1,76,06,66,339 from approx 509,510 passengers. Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express 5 / 7 The third spot goes to the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express, which operates between New Delhi and Dibrugarh, generating approximately Rs 1,26,29,09,697 in revenue for Indian Railways. Second Most Profitable 6 / 7 On the other hand, the Sealdah Rajdhani Express with Train No. 12314, ranked as the second most profitable train, generating approximately Rs 1,28,81,69,274 in revenue during the fiscal year 2022–23. This train connects Kolkata in West Bengal to the national capital, New Delhi. India's Rail Network 7 / 7 India's Rail network is one of the largest in the world with over 20 million people travelling every day across the country. (All Images: RailMinIndia)
India.com
06-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Rs 1760666339 in a year..., This is India's highest earning train, not Shatabdi, Duronto or Vande Bharat, it is..., runs from...
Rs 1760666339 in a year..., This is India's highest earning train, not Shatabdi, Duronto or Vande Bharat, it is..., runs from... Indian Railways is a lifeline for millions of people across India. It is the fourth largest railway network in the world and plays a huge role in keeping the country connected. Every single day, thousands of trains run across the country, carrying millions of passengers to work, school, vacations, family visits, and more. On average, Indian Railways runs about 13,000 passenger trains daily. From superfast trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, and Vande Bharat Express, to regular mail, passenger, local trains, and DMUs, there's a train for everyone's needs i.e. from long-distance travelers to daily commuters. While Indian Railways earns a big part of its income from goods and cargo, a huge portion also comes from passenger trains and the tickets brought to travel in them. And with so many trains hitting the tracks, one might wonder as to which train brings in the most money for the Indian Railways? Surprisingly, it's not the modern Vande Bharat or the famous Shatabdi. The highest earning train is the Rajdhani Express, specifically the one that runs between Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi and KSR Bengaluru City Junction. According to data available at the Indian Railways, this Bengaluru Rajdhani Express earned a whopping Rs. 176 crore (Rs. 1,76,06,66,339) in the financial year 2022-23. That is over 1.76 billion rupees in just one year and during that time, around 509,510 passengers traveled on this train. This train is part of the Rajdhani Express family — known for speed, comfort, and priority on the tracks. It connects India's capital with major cities, and in this case, it links Delhi to the tech hub of Bengaluru. What makes the Rajdhani express so successful? People prefer it because it is fast, comfortable, and punctual, and many business travelers and professionals use it regularly. So, while new trains like Vande Bharat may be the face of modern travel, the Bengaluru Rajdhani Express quietly continues to be the top earner, showing the value of reliable service, great routes, and passenger trust.
