MMTS First Class Fare reduced upto 50%
1st class base fares for suburban single journey have been reduced with effect from 05.05.2025
Passengers travelling in the suburban sections between Falaknuma – Secunderabad – Hyderabad – Lingampalli – Ramchandrapuram will be benefitted.
The fare of the popular sub – urban train service in the twin cities of Secunderabad – Hyderabad region i.e.. MMTS (Multi – Modal Transport Service) is set to reduce by upto 50% for the First Class Single journey passengers. The Ministry of Railways has decided to rationalize the basic fares of First Class in the suburban train services with effect from 5th May 2025. Accordingly, the First – class base fares for single journey for the passengers travelling in the MMTS trains over Sub – urban sections of Secunderabad and Hyderabad Divisions has been reduced.
The reduced fares for single journey passengers travelling in First class in MMTS will be as
| Distance Slab (in Kms) | Existing Fare in Rs | Reduced Single Journey fare in First Class in Rs. (including 5% GST) |
| 1 – 5 | 50 | 25 |
| 6 – 10 | 50 | 25 |
| 11 – 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 – 20 | 100 | 55 |
| 21 – 25 | 100 | 55 |
| 26 – 30 | 145 | 85 |
| 31 – 35 | 145 | 85 |
| 36 – 40 | 155 | 90 |
| 41 – 45 | 155 | 90 |
South central Railways has been progressively increasing the number of MMTS services for benefit of sub – urban passengers, since the resumption of these train sendees after the COVID imposed lockdown. Currently. 86 services are being operated across a stretch of 50 Kms spread over the sections of Falaknuma – Secunderabad – Hyderabad – Begumpet – Lingampalli – Telapur – Ramchandrapuram covering 29 Railway stations. The services have been planned to cater to the travel needs of all the passengers duly taking into account the peak hour traffic across different stations of the MMTS section. Reduction of the fare will further benefit passengers by making available a fast and cheap transport means for the sub – urban passengers of the twin city region.
Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In – Charge). SCR has appealed to the passenger to avail this benefit. He said that with the summer season setting – in and with the gradual increase in the MMTS passengers, this reduction in fare will immensely benefit the First Class segment of passengers availing these services.
Yes — Hyderabad’s MMTS first‑class single‑journey fares were cut by up to 50%, effective May 5, 2025, following a policy change by the Ministry of Railways. This change applies to the Suburban Train Network (MMTS) run by South Central Railway.
🏷️ Updated First-Class Fare Slabs
Here’s how the fare structure was reduced:
| Distance Slab (km) | Earlier Fare | From May 5, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 5 | ₹50 | ₹25 |
| 6 – 10 | ₹50 | ₹25 |
| 11 – 15 | ₹65 | ₹35 |
| 16 – 20 | ₹100 | ₹55 |
| 21 – 25 | ₹100 | ₹55 |
| 26 – 30 | ₹145 | ₹85 |
| 31 – 35 | ₹145 | ₹85 |
| 36 – 40 | ₹155 | ₹90 |
| 41 – 45 | ₹155 | ₹90 |
| (The Financial Express, The Siasat Daily, IRCTC Portal) |
This reduction benefits passengers commuting within Sekunderabad–Hyderabad–Lingampalli–Telapur sector, where 86 MMTS services are operational over 50 km, covering 29 stations across the twin cities.
✅ Why This Matters
- Significant savings for first-class commuters—especially for short trips (<10 km) where fares dropped from ₹50 to ₹25.
- Aimed at making MMTS more affordable and accessible to suburban commuters in Hyderabad.
- Though implemented in 2025, the fare structure remains active in 2025.
💬 User Feedback
According to recent passenger discussions:
“If we are not in a hurry… MMTS is still useful … it’s the cheapest mode of transport.”
“Delays are the biggest reason… they are delayed, we need to voice our opinion louder.”
Despite fare cuts, ridership has declined—many commuters prefer Hyderabad Metro due to better frequency and connectivity.
⚠️ Note
- This reduction applies only to first-class single‑journey tickets; second-class/general fares remain unchanged.
- It does not apply to other suburban networks such as Mumbai or Chennai.
- While passenger fares were officially slashed, some discussions suggest this may have been coupled with reclassification of train types, affecting the overall impact.
🌟 In brief: Hyderabad’s MMTS first-class fares are now up to 50% cheaper, effective from May 2025—offering better value for short-distance suburban travel in the twin city region.
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