New Delhi, June 25 -- Shares of railway companies saw modest gains in Wednesday's trading session following Indian Railways' announcement of a slight increase in passenger fares - the first in several years. The revised fares, effective from July 1, 2025, are likely to affect millions of daily and long-distance passengers.

Among railway stocks Texmaco Rail & Engineering share price remained largest gainer, was trading over 4 per cent up on June 25. Rail Vikan Nigam Limited, IRCTC, Jupiter Wagons share price were also up between 1-2 per cent on Wednesday.

IRCON International rose by 0.82 per cent to reach Rs.202.45, while state-owned rail infrastructure company RITES Ltd surged 2.39 per cent to Rs.282.45.

The fare revision, expected to ...