Mail and Express Fare Table 2025-2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s the updated Mail & Express Fare Table for 2025, including the fare rationalisation effective from 1 July 2025:

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1. Fare Revision Highlights (Effective 1 July 2025)

• No change in fares for suburban trains or season tickets.
• Ordinary Second Class (non-AC, non-suburban):
  • ₹0‑.005/km hike (½ paisa/km) only for trips beyond 500 km, capped at:
    • ₹5 (for 501–1,500 km)
    • ₹10 (for 1,501–2,500 km)
    • ₹15 (for 2,501–3,000 km)
• Mail/Express trains (non-AC classes):
  • All Non‑AC classes (Second Class, Sleeper, First Class): +₹0.01/km
• AC Classes (Mail/Express, including Chair Car, 3A, 2A, EC/1A): +₹0.02/km
• No changes in reservation fees, superfast surcharges, or GST (5%); rounding rules remain the same

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2. Fare Increase Mechanics

• Mail/Express Non‑AC classes: For full trip distance, basic fare increases by 1 paisa/km.
• AC classes: Basic fare increases by 2 paisa/km.
• Ordinary Second Class (non-AC): No hike up to 500 km; for longer distances a fixed increment applies, not per km beyond that limit

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3. Sample Fare Estimates

Below is a simplified estimate for illustrative distances. Actual fare is based on IRCA slab structure for precise distance. Figures exclude reservation fee, superfast surcharge, optional catering, and GST.

Distance (km)	Class	Old Basic Fare	Fare Hike (₹)	New Basic Fare
1,000 km	Sleeper (SL)	≈ ₹480	₹10 (1,000 × ₹0.01)	≈ ₹490
1,500 km	AC 3‑Tier (3A)	≈ ₹1,600	₹30 (1,500 × ₹0.02)	≈ ₹1,630
2,000 km	AC 2‑Tier (2A)	≈ ₹2,100	₹40 (2,000 × ₹0.02)	≈ ₹2,140
600 km	Second Class (Ordinary)	≈ ₹150	₹5 (caps on distance increment)	≈ ₹155

(These are illustrative; actual fares follow distance slab tables)

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4. Additional Charges

• Reservation Fee: ₹40–75 (based on class and distance)
• Superfast Surcharge: If applicable (₹30–₹45)
• GST: 5% on fare + others

These remain unchanged despite the fare hike

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5. Summary: Who is Affected?

• Long-distance travellers in Non‑AC Mail/Express classes see a modest hike of ₹0.01/km.
• AC-class travellers (AC chair car, 3A, 2A, 1A) face ₹0.02/km increase.
• Short-distance non-AC travellers (≤500 km): No hike.
• Reservation, surcharge, GST specifics unchanged

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6. Planning Assistance

I can help you estimate the total fare for specific routes or classes, including ancillary charges. Just share:

• Origin & destination (and approximate distance, if known)
• Desired class (Sleeper, AC 3A / 2A / 1A / Chair Car)
• Whether you’d like catering included