Passengers of Bihar, please note that train travel will become expensive from December 26.

News India Live, Digital Desk: If you are from Bihar whether Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur or Darbhanga and are preparing to go to Delhi, Mumbai or Bangalore in the coming days, then this news is for you only. Before the New Year celebrations, Railways has slightly increased your travel budget.

Indian Railways has announced an increase in fares from December 26. Since most of the people from Bihar travel long distances to other states for work, it is going to affect you the most.

Patna to Delhi-Mumbai: How much more will it cost now?

Understand simple calculations. Railways has increased the fares of AC, mail and express trains. 2 paise per kilometer Has increased by. This ‘2 paise’ sounds very little, but when it comes to the distance from Patna to Delhi or Bangalore (1000 to 2000+ km), then this amount increases.

• Patna to Delhi (New Delhi): If you are going from Sampoorna Kranti or Rajdhani (distance around 1000 km), your ticket will cost approx. 20 to 25 rupees There will be an increase.
• Muzaffarpur/Darbhanga to Mumbai: The distance to Mumbai is long, so here you will get the ticket. 30 to 40 rupees You may have to pay extra.
• Bhagalpur to Bengaluru/Chennai: Now for sleeper and AC class for those going to South India 40-50 rupees You may have to pay more.

Impact on passengers of Vikramshila and Vaishali Express
Passengers of Vikramshila Express (Bhagalpur), Saptkranti (Muzaffarpur) and Vaishali Express, considered the lifeline of Bihar, will now have to book tickets at increased rates after December 26. Be it sleeper or AC, you will have to shell out a little more in every class.

Relief: Their pockets will not be cut
If you are traveling by passenger train (ordinary class) within your own district or up to 215 kilometers, then stay relaxed. There has been no change in your fare. Besides, the prices of Monthly Pass (MST) for Daily Passengers will also remain the same.

Railway’s argument
Railway officials say this “minor” burden has been increased as expenses on employee pension and passenger amenities have increased. Well, whatever be the reason, the reality is that it would be wise to carry some extra cash while leaving home.