India, Dec. 22 -- Fearing a backlash during the just-concluded Parliament Session, the Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a revision in the long-distance travel fares of all categories under non-AC and AC from midnight on Christmas. The revision is part of the railways' effort to balance rising operating costs while keeping travel affordable for users.

However, the railways, as of now, have spared the daily commuters using suburban services when the Mumbai civic poll results were being announced. The last similar travel rates augmentation was done in July 2025, making it the second within six months.

From December 26, passengers travelling in AC coaches and non-AC Mail and Express trains will see an increase in fares with Indian R...