For the first time in past 9 years,ever since the UPA Government took charge, Railway Passenger Fares have been hiked. Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi announced a marginal increase in the cost of Passenger Journey across all classes.
The Fare for Express Train
Local Trains- 2 paise/km
Second Class Express Trains- 3 paise/km
Sleeper Class- 5 paise/km
30 paise/km for 1st AC
15 paise/km for 2nd AC
10 paise/km for 3rd AC
10 paise/km for Ac Chair Car
Additionally the cost of Platform Tickets have also been elevated from Rs 3 to Rs 5. An extra charge of Rs 12 will be levied on all journeys above 300 Kms
“I am asking for an extra only two paisa per km for suburban and ordinary second class, similarly an increase of three paise per km for mail and express trains and for sleeper class only by five paise per km,” the minister said.