Railway fares not a trade secret; Rs 60,239 crore subsidy provided on passenger tickets in 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 11, 2026 10:19 PM

Railway fares not a trade secret; Rs 60,239 crore subsidy provided on passenger tickets in 2024-25: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Indian Railways does not treat passenger ticket fares as a trade secret and ensures that fare-related information is publicly available, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the minister said details of railway fares are widely published and displayed on passenger tickets, fare tables, computerised ticketing systems and digital platforms such as the RailOne application. Any revisions or rationalisation of passenger fares are also m...

Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1

June 30, 2025 9:54 PM

Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1

The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, set to take effect from July 1. The move aims to streamline the fare structure across various categories and strengthen the financial viability of railway operations, while keeping affordability intact for large sections of passengers. According to the revised fare structure issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), there will be no change in fares for suburban single jour...