New Delhi, June 30 -- In a bid to streamline fare structures and enhance financial sustainability of passenger services, the Union Railways Ministry today announced that it has rationalised the basic fare of passenger train services, to be effective from tomorrow.
As per a statement from the Ministry, the revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). There has been marginally hike basic fare for passenger train services which will be implemented from July 1.
"The train fares will be increased marginally on non-AC Mail/Express by one paisa and AC and EC/EA classes by two paisa per KM, while no increase in suburban (Single Journey Fare) and monthly season ticket...