The Ministry of Railways has now issued circular giving details of its decision to revise Passenger Fares w.e.f. 22.01.2013. Details of the fare revision are as under:-
| S.N. | Class | Increase in Fare per Passenger Kilo Meter (PKM) | Minimum distance for charge |
| i | Second Class Ordinary (Suburban) | 02 paise | No change (existing – 10 Kms) |
| ii | Second Class Ordinary (Non-Suburban) | 03 paise | No change (existing – 10 Kms) |
| iii | Second Class | 04 paise | 50 kms |
| iv | Sleeper Class | 06 paise | No change (existing – 200 Kms) |
| v | AC Chair Car | 10 paise | 150 kms |
| vi | AC 3-Tier | 10 paise | 300 kms |
| vii | First Class | 03 paise | No change (existing – 100 Kms) |
| viii | AC 2 - Tier | 06 paise | No change (existing – 300 Kms) |
| ix | AC First Class | 10 paise | No change (existing – 300 Kms) |
2. Minimum Fare: The Minimum fare chargeable will be Rs. 5.
3. Development Charge: On the revised basic fares which shall become effective from 22.01.2013, development charge shall not be leviable.
