How much will travel on Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani cost now?

Attention, railway passengers! The Ministry of Railways on Monday (June 30, 2025) announced a marginal increase in passenger train fares to streamline fare structures and improve the financial viability of rail services. However, there is no change in ticket prices for travelling up to 500 km on ordinary non-AC classes (non-suburban trains). The new rates take effect from July 1, 2025. The revised fares are in line with the updated passenger fare table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA).

Which trains and services are affected by the latest fare revision implemented from July 1, 2025?
The fare revision also applies to premier and special train services, such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services (after 500 km), based on the new fare structure for different classes.

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Here is an example of two popular train routes with old and new fares to show how much ticket prices have increased:

How much will travel cost now on the Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express?
HWH Rajdhani Express (12302)-New Delhi to Howrah
The HWH Rajdhani Express (12302) operating between New Delhi and Howrah (West Bengal) has seen a fare revision effective July 1, 2025:
The fare for Third AC (3A) has increased from Rs 3,020 to Rs 3,065 effective July 1, 2025-a hike of Rs 45.
The Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,180, reflecting an increase of Rs 40.
The First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,185, with a hike of Rs 30.


HWH Rajdhani Express (12302)-New Delhi to Howrah


How much will travel cost now on the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express?
CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222)-New Delhi to Mumbai CSMT
The CSMT Rajdhani Express (22222) running from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Mumbai CSMT has witnessed a fare hike effective July 1, 2025.
The Third AC (3A) fare has increased from Rs 3,135 on June 30 to Rs 3,180 from July 1, marking a hike of Rs 45.
The Second AC (2A) fare has gone up from Rs 4,140 to Rs 4,340, a sharp rise of Rs 200.
The First AC (1A) fare has risen from Rs 5,155 to Rs 5,390, registering the highest increase of Rs 235 among all classes.



What's the latest increase in AC, non-AC and second-class train tickets?
For ordinary non-AC classes (non-suburban trains):
Second Class: Increased by half paisa per km subject to condition that
· No increase up to 500 km
· Increase by Rs 5 for distance 501 to 1,500 km
· Increase by Rs 10 for distance 1501 to 2,500 km
· Increase by Rs 15 for distance 2501 to 3,000 km

Sleeper Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per km

First Class: Increased by 0.5 paisa per km
· For Mail/Express Trains (Non-AC):
· Second Class: Increased by 01 paisa per km
· Sleeper Class: Increased by 01 paisa per km
· First Class: Increased by 01 paisa per km

For AC Classes (Mail/Express trains):
AC Chair Car, AC 3-Tier/3-Economy, AC 2-Tier, and AC First/Executive Class/Executive Anubhuti: Increased by 02 paisa per km.

Is there any change in ancillary charges?

No Change in Ancillary Charges:
Reservation fees, superfast surcharges, and other charges remain unchanged.
GST will continue to be levied as per applicable rules.
Fare rounding principles remain as per existing norms.