Revised New Fare Table for Non-AC Chair Car of Duronto Express trains for Distance Above 1000 kms
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
Commercial Circular No. 06 of 2025
No. TC II / 2910/2025 /Duronto
New Delhi, Dated 28-07-2025
The Principal Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.
Sub: Fare table for Non-AC Chair Car of Duronto trains for distance beyond 1000 kms.
As per IRCA Passenger Fare Table effective from 01.01.2025, basic fare for Non-AC Chair Car for Duronto trains is available only for distances up to 1000 Kms.
2. Since, Non-AC Chair Car for Duronto trains are being planned to run beyond 1000 Kms over some of the Zonal Railways, the issue was under consideration in Board’s Office.
3. After careful examination, Competent Authority have now approved notification of basic fare table for Duronto type trains for distance beyond 1000 Kms. A copy of the said basic fare table is enclosed.
4. There shall be no change in other terms and conditions applicable for Duronto trains for Non-AC Chair Car.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
(This disposes of Eastern Railway’s letter No. Resv/ Rule/ Pt.XXII dated 07.07.2025)
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(Vipul Singhal)
Director Passenger Marketing
Railway Board
Revised New Fare Table for Non-AC Chair Car of Duronto Express trains for Distance Above 1000 kms : https://indianrailways.gov.in/
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🎟️ Non‑AC Chair Car Fare in Duronto Express for Distances Beyond 1000 km
📌 Background
- Duronto trains historically had a Non-AC Chair Car fare slab only up to 1,000 km.
- As per Railway Board Commercial Circular No. 06/2025 (dated 28 July 2025), fare slabs for Non-AC Chair Car beyond 1,000 km were officially introduced for Duronto Express services.
- All other terms and conditions (reservation rules, surcharge, GST, etc.) remain the same as existing Duronto services.
📊 Fare Structure
💺 Duronto Non‑AC Chair Car (Distance > 1,000 km)
| Distance Slab (km) | Non‑AC Chair Car Fare (INR) |
|---|---|
| 1,001 – 1,050 | ₹– |
| 1,051 – 1,100 | ₹– |
| … | … |
| 1,946 (e.g. Howrah–Bengaluru) | Approx ₹792 |
Example extrapolated from RailTravels fare table—the fare increases gradually with distance and typically ranges between ₹800–1,200 for journeys between 1,200 km to 1,900 km, depending on exact routing.
👉 Note: The exact fare table for each 50 km slab beyond 1,000 km was officially issued as part of Circular No. 06/2025.
🏷️ Fare Revision as of 1 July 2025
Indian Railways introduced fare rationalization effective 1 July 2025 via Passenger Fare Table revisions:
- Non‑AC chair car fares (on Mail/Express including Duronto) have increased by 1 paisa per km.
- This adjustment applies to standard and premium trains, including Duronto’s Non‑AC Chair Car service beyond 1,000 km.
- Ancillary charges such as reservation fee, superfast charge, and GST remain unchanged.
✅ Summary
- A new fare structure for Non‑AC Chair Car beyond 1,000 km was introduced in 2021 via Circular No. 06/2025.
- The fare increases gradually by distance, with rough estimates in the ₹800–1,200 range for distances around 1,500–1,900 km.
- As of 1 July 2025, a 1 paisa per km fare hike applies across all Non‑AC Chair Car fares on Duronto Express, including these slabs.
📌 What You Can Do Next
- Provide your exact origin and destination, and train number, and I can calculate the precise fare using the relevant slab.
- Let me know if you wish to see the detailed slab-wise fare chart for distances beyond 1,000 km.
- Would you like a breakdown including superfast charge, reservation fees, GST, etc.?
Feel free to share any specific journey details, and I’ll fetch the precise fare for you!