India, June 25 -- Train passengers may see a marginal rise in ticket prices as the Railway Ministry is likely to revise its fares, two officials aware of the development said.

According to these officials, fares for non-AC coaches on Mail and Express trains are expected to go up by 1 paisa per kilometre, while all AC classes may see a 2 paise per kilometre hike.

"This proposed increase would be the smallest compared to the previous revisions in 2020 and 2013," one of the officials said.

The last fare revision was implemented in January 2020.

"Suburban train services and monthly season tickets are likely to be spared from the hike to protect the interests of daily commuters," he added.

The increase is marginal, a second official said....