Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 13:12 IST Indian Railways expects to earn around Rs 600 crore during the current financial year from the revised fare structure. Indian Railways to Rationalise Passenger Fares from December 26. Getty Images Indian Railways will rationalise passenger fares from December 26, 2025. The revision introduces small increases for longer journeys and certain categories, while keeping suburban and short-distance fares unchanged. Officials said the move aims to balance rising operational costs while keeping travel affordable for the majority of passengers. Marginal increase for longer journeys For ordinary class travel beyond 215 km, fares will rise by 1 paisa per kilometre. This means the increase will be minimal for most long-distance passengers. In Mail and Express Non-AC trains, fares will go up by 2 paise per kilometre. AC class fares will also see an increase of 2 paise per kilometre across categories. According to officials, a passenger travelling 500 km in a Non-AC coach will pay only Rs 10 extra. No change for suburban and short-distance travel There will be no increase in …