Congress Slams Modi Govt over Rail Fare Hike, Calls for Railways Minister's Resignation

Congress Slams Modi Govt over Rail Fare Hike, Calls for Railways Minister's Resignation

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He noted that the government quietly increased the fares without any official announcement and informed the media about it through a circular only. India News | Congress Slams Modi Govt over Rail Fare Hike, Calls for Railways Minister's Resignation.

An entirely irrational hike in train fares

Raising fares twice in a single financial year may seem strange to the public, but given the BJP’s fascist style of governance, it is hardly surprising

Congress Comes Down Heavily on Modi Govt Over Exorbitant Rail Fare Increase

Congress leader Dr Ajoy Kumar also criticises the withdrawal of concessions for senior citizens NEW DELHI — The Congress has sharply criticised the Narendra Modi government at the Centre over the increase in rail fares without any official announcement. The party also demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the deplorable condition of the railways. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, senior Congress leader Dr…

Railway fare hike from Dec. 26

New Delhi: The Railways has increased train ticket fare by one paisa per km for journeys in ordinary class beyond 215 kms and two paise per km for non-Air Conditioned classes of Mail or Express trains and AC classes of all trains. The new rates will be effective from Dec. 26. The hike is the second one in six months, making train travel in all AC and non-AC coaches of Mail and Express trains a little costlier after Christmas. However, there will…

Indian Railways Fares Hike: New Prices from Dec 26

Indian Railways is hiking its prices again. The thing is, if you’re planning to travel long distances after Christmas, your wallet is going to feel it. Basically, the new fare structure kicks in on December 26, 2025. Also Read | Company Fines Staff ₹100 for Not Wearing Ethnic: Is It Legal? This is the second time this year that the national transporter has jacked up ticket prices. Actually, they did the same thing back in July. And here’s the ki…