Updated: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:21 (IST) Indian Railways has announced an increase in fares for long distance journeys, which will be effective from 26 December. Passengers traveling more than 215 kilometers…read more Jagran Correspondent, Bhagalpur. Indian Railways has announced an increase in fares for long-distance journeys. This new rate will apply from 26 December (Friday). Passengers traveling more than 215 kilometers will now have to pay 1 to 2 paise extra for every kilometer. However, those traveling a distance of less than 215 kilometers and monthly season ticket holders will get relief from the increased railway fares. Remove Ad Only Read News Going from Bhagalpur to Patna has become expensive. Going from Bhagalpur to Patna has become expensive. Although there was no significant difference. Sleeper and general class tickets will be Rs 2 more expensive. If you go to Patna in AC class, you will have to pay Rs 4.5 more. Going from Bhagalpur to Muzaffarpur has also become expensive. If you go to Muzaffarpur by Amarnath and Janseva Express, you will have to pay higher fare. Similarly, the fare for travel to Gaya from Humsafar Express has increased by Rs 4.50. The sleeper fare to Patna has gone up by Rs 235 and overall the tickets have gone up by Rs 107. Those traveling in ordinary compartments also face problems. The fare in the sleeper and the regular compartment of the express train has increased by Rs 2.28. According to the new fare structure, if a passenger covers a distance of 500 kilometers in a non-AC coach of a mail or express train, he will have to pay an additional Rs 10. Similarly, a slight increase according to distance will also be applicable in AC categories. This is the second fare revision process of Indian Railways in the current financial year. Earlier, a similar change in tariff was made in July 2025. This is the second time in the current financial year that there has been an increase in tariffs. Sleeper Coach of Vikramshila Express: The sleeper coach fare of Vikramshila Express to Patna will go up to Rs 235, overall the fare will go up from Rs 105 to Rs 107.23. While Delhi general bus fare will increase from Rs 345 to Rs 357. At the same time, the price of the first AC in Patna will increase to Rs 1265, second to Rs 770 and third to Rs 565. While in Anand Vihar the rate for first AC will increase to Rs 3685, for two R9 for three ACs, and for two R9 it will be increased to R9. 1559. Shivram made CPRO of Eastern Railway Shivram Maji has been made the new CPRO of Eastern Railway. Earlier Bhagalpur resident Ved Prakash was in the post of CPRO. Due to his transfer, the responsibility was given to the new CPRO. Shivram Maji was currently working as Deputy CMM in Eastern Railway. According to the new order, he was posted as DGM (G) Headquarters. With the post as DGM (G), Shivram Majhi will also look after the functions of CPRO in addition to his current responsibilities till further orders.