Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Indian Railways Raises Passenger Fares Twice in FY26
Indian Railways has increased passenger fares twice in the fiscal year 2026.
This decision was made because the railways were not earning as much money as expected from transporting goods.
They decided not to raise the prices for transporting goods, so they had to increase the prices for passengers instead.
A railway expert named Shubhranshu explained that this was a practical approach to make up for the lost money.
The railways hope this will help them balance their finances.
Indian Railways increased passenger fares twice in FY26.
Freight growth has not met expectations, leading to a revenue shortfall.
No increase in freight tariffs was considered viable.
The decision to raise passenger fares was described as a practical approach.
Shubhranshu, a railway professional, commented on the necessity of the fare increase.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Increased passenger fares twice in FY26
- When
- Fiscal Year 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address revenue shortfall due to stagnant freight growth
- Reason for Fare Increase
- Freight growth not meeting expectations
- Freight Tariff Change
- No increase in freight tariffs
- Expert Comment
- Shubhranshu, former chief of Rail Wheel Plant and Vande Bharat Express team