Now traveling from the capital expensive! The fare increased so much since July

Now traveling from the capital expensive! The fare increased so much since July

If you are preparing to travel by Rajdhani Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express or any long distance mail/express train, then this news is for you. Indian Railways has increased ticket fares for long distance trains from 1 July 2025. Especially in both Air-Candle (AC) and non-AC, this categories will be seen. Let's know how much money you have to pay for Delhi to Mumbai capital and Delhi to Howrah Rajdhani?

Which trains applied to the impact of fare hike?

This change has been applied to long distance trains like Rajdhani Express, Sampoorna Kranti Express, Duronto, Sampark Kranti. Traveling in these trains has now become expensive than before.

What will be the cost of traveling in Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express now?

CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222) New Delhi to Mumbai CSMT

• The fare of CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222) running from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai CSMT has become effective from 1 July 2025.
• The fare of third AC (3A) has increased from Rs 3,135 to Rs 3,180 from 1 July, which is an increase of Rs 45.
• The fare of the second AC (2A) has increased from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,340, which is a faster increase of Rs 200.
• The fare of first AC (1A) has increased from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,390, which is the highest increase in all categories by Rs 235.

What will be the cost of traveling in Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express now?

HWH Rajdhani Express (12302)-New Delhi to HWH

• The fare has been changed since 1 July 2025 in the HWH Rajdhani Express (12302) running between New Delhi and Howrah (West Bengal).
• Third AC (3A) fare has increased from Rs 3,020 to Rs 3,065 from July 1, 2025- Rs 45.
• The fare of the second AC (2A) has increased from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,180, which shows an increase of Rs 40.
• The fare of first AC (1A) has increased by Rs 30 to Rs 5,185 from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,185.

Railway side

According to railway officials, this increase has been done keeping in mind the facilities and operating costs. Its aim is to maintain the quality of railway services and help in implementing new techniques.

Impact on passengers

This step will have the most impact on medium and regular distance passengers, who often travel by these trains. Especially during the festive season and holidays, additional burden will increase on people's pockets.