Indian Railways hikes basic passenger fares effective from January 1, 2020
According to an order issued by the Railways, the fares of suburban sections and those of season ticket holders will remain unchanged, while ordinary non-AC, non-suburban, mail and express non-AC and AC fares have been hiked.
Dec 31, 2019, 20:40 PM IST
Indian Railways may hike passenger fares by 15 to 20 per cent
As per the plan, the passenger fares will be increased while the freight fares will be marginally decreased to compete with the road transport sector.
Dec 26, 2019, 18:00 PM IST
Rail Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu likely to hike passenger fares by up to 10%
The proposal is being considered against the backdrop of a decline in both passenger and freight earnings and the additional burden of Rs 32,000 cr towards implementing the 7th pay commission recommendations.
Feb 10, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
Rail stocks rally on hike in passenger fare, freight rates
Shares of companies engaged in railways-related businesses Monday rallied on the back of a hike in passenger fares and freight rates to improve finances of Indian Railways.
Jun 23, 2014, 12:49 PM IST
