New Delhi, July 1 -- The Indian Railways has made a set of new changes that will be effective from July 1. The move marks a significant change in terms of railway fares, booking procedure, chartmaking and reservation protocols. The Railway Ministry had on June 30 notified about fare changes on certain routes.

Here are five railway changes from July 1 that passengers must know about.

For ordinary non-AC classes in non-suburban trains, second-class railway fares will increase by half a paisa per kilometre, subject to certain conditions. These are - 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.

Meanwhile, first cla...