Railway Fare Hikes in 2025 Burden Sleeper Class Passengers
Indian Railways implements two fare hikes in 2025, ending a five-year freeze. Sleeper & second-class passengers, over 70% of travelers, face the maximum impact. Details inside.
Indian Railways implements two fare hikes in 2025, ending a five-year freeze. Sleeper & second-class passengers, over 70% of travelers, face the maximum impact. Details inside.
Jaipur Metro shifts to QR code tickets after losing 80,000 smart tokens, costing crores. New paper and paperless systems aim to curb losses and offer convenience. Read more.
Bengaluru Metro plans a massive expansion to 466 km by 2035, including a crucial airport link and new corridors to tackle traffic. Discover the future of city commuting.
Pune cab riders face demands for extra payment to switch on air-conditioners during winter. Multiple incidents reported with Uber and Rapido. Read about the commuter ordeal and official response.
Indian Railways announces a fare revision effective December 26, 2025. Get the latest updates on new passenger ticket costs, reservation fees, and cancellation charges.
The Railway Ministry has notified a fare hike for passenger trains, effective December 26, 2025. This marks the second such revision this year, impacting millions of commuters. Read for details and analysis.
Indian Railways announces revised fares for major trains from December 26. Check which services are affected and how much more you will pay for tickets.
Indian Railways announces a graded fare revision from December 26, protecting suburban commuters and short-distance travellers. Details on new rates for Sleeper, AC classes, and premium trains inside.
Indian Railways clarifies that tickets booked before Dec 26 won't be affected by the fare hike. New rates apply only to tickets issued on or after December 26, 2025. Get all details here.
A video of two women fighting in a packed Delhi Metro coach has gone viral, sparking debates on urban commute stress. Watch the clip and see netizens' reactions.
Delhi's metro network expands with 3 new corridors approved by the cabinet. The 16 km addition aims to ease traffic, reduce 33,000 tonnes of carbon emissions yearly, and boost connectivity. Read more.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.
Union Cabinet approves 3 new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase IV-A, enhancing connectivity to India Gate, Central Secretariat & airport. A Rs 12,014.91 crore project to serve lakhs daily.
Union Cabinet greenlights Delhi Metro Phase-VA, adding 16 km & 13 stations. Project cost Rs 12,015 crore, to be completed in 3 years. Read details.
Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro Phase 5A, a Rs 12,015 crore project adding 13 new stations. Major expansion to enhance connectivity in the national capital region.
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Bhopal Metro's commercial run faces teething troubles: wrong station displays, abrupt announcements & paper schedules cause passenger confusion. Is the promised digital transit future still a mirage? Read more.
Kolkata Metro Railway will run special services on Christmas Day, December 25th, for Blue and Green lines with extended hours and frequent intervals. Plan your festive travel now!
South Western Railway faces backlash for an additional fare hike before the national revision. Passengers allege unfair conversion of trains to superfast category without service upgrades. Read more.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces Namma Metro Phase 3 tenders in a month, including India's longest double-decker corridor. Bengaluru's metro network will cross 137 km by 2026.
BMRCL awards a Rs 1.2 crore tender to prepare a DPR for extending Namma Metro to Tumakuru. The 5-month report will detail a 25-station corridor, aiming to boost economic activity in the industrial suburb.
Three new Bengaluru Metro stretches will launch in 2026, expanding the network to 137.11 km. Deputy CM Shivakumar also announced DPRs for further extensions and Phase 3 tenders. Read more.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro enhances Yellow Line service, reducing train intervals to 13 minutes from Tuesday. Commuters on the RV Road-Bommasandra route can expect less waiting time and smoother travel.
Kolkata's East-West Metro, featuring India's first transport tunnel under a river, slashes travel time between Howrah and Kolkata. Discover how this engineering marvel is reshaping city life.
Railway PSU stocks surged after Indian Railways announced a fare rationalization effective Dec 26. The hike, aimed at improving financial sustainability, is expected to generate ₹600 crore this fiscal. Details inside.
A recent hike in Indian Railways passenger fares has ignited widespread criticism and political controversy. Explore the details of the increase and the growing public discontent.
Indian Railways increases fares for AC, sleeper & second classes from December 26. Suburban fares unchanged. Move to generate Rs 600 crore in FY 2025-26. Details inside.
Indian Railways last increased passenger fares on July 1, 2025, aiming to generate Rs 600 crore. Details on fare structure changes for Sleeper, AC, and non-AC classes explained.
Indian Railways announces second passenger fare hike this fiscal year, effective Dec 26. Fares rise 1-2 paise/km, aiming to generate ₹600 crore. Details on exemptions and impact on your journey here.
Indian Railways announces a marginal fare hike effective June 3, 2024. Ordinary class fares rise by 1 paisa/km beyond 215 km, other classes by 2 paise/km. Details inside.