Antyodaya Express Train Fare Structure
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
Commercial Circular No. 19 of 2025
No.TC II/2910/17/Antyodaya Express
New Delhi, dated 24.02.2025
The Chief Commercial Managers,
All Indian Railways
Sub: Fare structure of Antyodaya Express train.
As announced during the Railway Budget 2025-17, it has been decided to run Antyodaya Express train, a long distance superfast service with fully second class unreserved coaches having some special features like Wider windows, Vestibule ends for inter coach movement, cushioned luggage rack, handhold in doorway area, fire extinguishers with anti-theft arrangements, portable water filtration system, exterior colour scheme with anti-graffiti coating, MU cables for push-pull operation etc.,
2. The fare structure of this train which will have only unreserved second class coaches will be as follows:-
2.1. Base fare of unreserved second class of Antyodaya Express train shall be 15% higher than the base fare of unreserved second class of Mail/Express trains.
2.2. Other charges like superfast surcharges, Mela surcharge if applicable etc. shall be levied separately.
2.3 The Sample examples for charging fare of the Antyodaya Express train shall be as under:-
| Description | Mail/Express trains | Antyodaya Express trains |
| Basic fare | 367 | 422 |
| Superfast charge | 15 | 15 |
| Total fare | 382 | 437 |
2.4. Rounding off of fare shall be made as per existing principle.
2.5 Normal Child fare rules shall apply.
2.6. Concessional tickets, tickets against free complimentary passes which are not reimbursed and Railway Privilege passes/PTOs shall not be admissible in this train.
2.7. Booking of tickets against Passes issued to Member of Parliaments and Rail travel coupons (RTCs) issued to MLA/MLCs shall be permissible as they are fully reimbursed.
2.8 Defence warrants, Paramilitary warrants etc. which have fully reimbursable fare will be eligible for exchange as per the actual fare.
2.9. The ticket may be printed with the name of the train i.e “Antyodaya”
3. Refund Rules: Normal cancellation and refund rule shall apply.
4.0 CRIS is requested to make necessary changes in the software.
4.1. Each Zonal Railway shall ensure that necessary arrangements are made to reach the details to all the concerned staff well in advice.
4.2. The receipt of this letter, may be acknowledged. Also please check these instructions on the Indian Railways website- www.indianrailways.gov.in Under the head commercial circulars.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Sd/-
(Vikram Singh)
Director (Passenger Marketing)
Railway Board.
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Source : http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
Here’s the official fare structure and relevant details for the Antyodaya Express—India’s fully unreserved superfast long-distance train:
Contents
Fare Structure of Antyodaya Express
Base Fare:
- 15% higher than the unreserved second-class fare of Mail/Express trains.
Commercial Circular No. 19 of 2025 states:“Base fare of unreserved second class of Antyodaya Express train shall be 15% higher than the base fare of unreserved second class of Mail/Express trains.”
Other Charges:
- Applicable additional charges such as superfast surcharge, mela surcharge (if any), etc., are levied separately.
Sample Fare Calculation:
| Component | Mail/Express Train | Antyodaya Express Train |
|---|---|---|
| Base Fare | ₹367 | ₹422 |
| Superfast Charge | ₹15 | ₹15 |
| Total Fare | ₹382 | ₹437 |
Fare Examples from Real-Time Enquiries
- Farrukhabad (FBD) ➔ Surat (ST) (~1223 km):
- Base Fare: ₹365
- Superfast Charge: ₹15
- Total Fare: ₹395
- Udhna (Surat) ➔ Mokameh Junction (~1687 km):
- Base Fare: ₹460
- Superfast Charge: ₹15
- Total Fare: ₹490
Notable Rules & Guidelines
- Child fares, as per standard rules, are applicable.
- Certain concessions are not permitted:
- Free or non-reimbursed complimentary passes
- Railway Privilege Passes (PTOs)
- However, reimbursed passes—like those for MPs, MLAs, Defence or Paramilitary personnel—are allowed.
- Cancellation & refund rules follow the standard policy applicable to unreserved tickets.
At a Glance: Antyodaya Fare Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Fully unreserved superfast long-distance train |
| Base Fare | +15% over regular unreserved second-class |
| Additional Charges | Superfast, mela surcharges as applicable |
| Child Fare | Standard child fare rules apply |
| Concession Passes | Only fully reimbursed passes are allowed |
| Refund Policy | Standard cancellation/refund rules |
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