With Indian Railways having introduced Amrit Bharat II Express trains services for which are set to begin this month onwards, new fare structure on all routes is being worked out which will be rolled out soon. The Amrit Bharat Express is a new-generation train service offering affordable and safe long-distance inter-state travel with modern passenger-friendly features.
This new trains will have different fare structure. According to the new fare structure, the national transporter has fixed the minimum chargeable distance at 200 km for Sleeper class and 50 km for Second class. However, the basic fare for the new Amrit Bharat Express trains remains unchanged and will be the same as that of the Amrit Bharat Express introduced before January 2026. The basic fare of the Amrit Bharat Express is Rs 149 for Sleeper class for journeys up to 200 km, and Rs 36 for Second class for journeys up to 50 km.
For different trains ticket fares differ but the minimum chargeable price is fixed at 200 km for Sleeper class and 50 km for Second class. Non-AC sleeper travel priced at Rs 500 per 1,000 km, with no dynamic pricing. Amrit Bharat trains are fully non-AC, configured with 11 General Class coaches, 8 Sleeper Class coaches, 1 Pantry Car, and 2 Second Class–cum–Luggage–cum–Guard Vans with disabled-friendly compartments.
In a letter dated January 15, 2026, to all Principal Chief Commercial Managers, the Railway Board said: “Other charge like reservation charge, Superfast surcharge etc as applicable shall be levied separately. Rounding off of fare shall be made as per existing principle.”
Pertinently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off five additional Amrit Bharat Express trains on Sunday, a day after launching four such trains. These trains will start from various locations in Assam and West Bengal. The non-AC train services will connect the two eastern states with other locations across India like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, South and Western India.
The Amrit Bharat Express train network is part of the central government’s broader vision to modernise India’s railways, making traveling across states comfortable, accessible, and safe. As part of the government’s initiative to make comfort travel affordable, the prices of the train have been kept minimal. With low fares and reduced travel time, the features of Amrit Bharat Express train service make it among the top train services in India.
“Designed to cater to heavy passenger volumes, especially during festive seasons and peak migration periods, these trains will provide reliable, affordable and comfortable connectivity for travellers commuting for employment, education and family needs across different parts of the country,” the Ministry of Railways said in a statement.
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