Mail and Express AC 3 Tier, AC 2 Tier and AC First Class Fare Table 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s the updated Mail & Express AC Fare Table for 2025, including AC 3‑Tier (3A), AC 2‑Tier (2A), and AC First Class (1A)—with the fare revision that took effect from 1 July 2025 on all long-distance Mail/Express trains:

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1. Fare Revision Summary (Effective 1 July 2025)

• AC Classes (Mail/Express) – AC 3A, AC 2A, AC First Class:
  • Basic fare increased by ₹0.02 per km
• Scope includes: premium trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Gatimaan, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Humsafar, etc.
• Reservation fees, superfast surcharge, and GST (5%) remain unchanged.

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2. Representative Fare Estimates (Based on Sample Routes)

These estimates are illustrative extrapolations using published slab distance ranges and rounding rules based on typical Rajdhani fares:

Distance (km)	Class	Old Basic Fare	Fare Hike (@₹0.02/km)	New Basic Fare (~)
~1,664 km (Howrah–Chennai)	AC 3A	₹3,135	₹33	₹3,168
	AC 2A	₹4,140	₹33	₹4,173
	AC 1A	₹5,155	₹33	₹5,188

As an example:
— For Howrah–Chennai Mail (12839/40) (~1,664 km): AC 3A fares rose from ₹3,135 to approx ₹3,168 (+₹33), AC 2A ₹4,173, First AC ₹5,188.

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3. Fare Calculation Formula

• New Basic Fare = Old Basic Fare + (Distance × ₹0.02)
• Then add:
  • Reservation Fee (~₹60 for AC classes)
  • Superfast Surcharge (~₹40)
  • Optional Catering (for long-distance or premium trains)
  • GST at 5% on the total amount

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4. Example: Howrah–Chennai Mail in AC 3A

Component	Amount (Approx)
New Basic Fare	₹3,168
Reservation Charge	₹60
Superfast Surcharge	₹40
Optional Meal Package	₹400–₹600
Subtotal	~₹3,708–3,808
GST (5%)	~₹185–₹190
Total Fare	~₹3,900–4,000

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5. Who Is Affected & Who Isn’t

• Effective for bookings on or after 1 July 2025; earlier bookings remain at old fares.
• No fare increase applies to:
  • Suburban travel or season tickets
  • Second Class non‑AC journeys under 500 km

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6. Want an Exact Fare for Your Route?

Just tell me:

• Origin & Destination (with approximate distance if possible)
• Class: AC 3A, 2A, or 1A
• Timing of booking (before or after 1 July 2025)
• Whether you want catering included

I’ll provide a tailored fare estimate, including all relevant charges. Let me know!