NEW DELHI: Indian Railways decided to increase train ticket rates in the country. According to officials, the revised rates will be effective from July 1. The fare hike will affect both regular and long-distance passengers.

There will be no increase in fares for suburban tickets and second-class journeys below 500 km. Also, there will be no increase in monthly season tickets. For journeys above 500 km, there will be an increase of half a paise per kilometre. Earlier, Aadhaar was made mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets from July 1. The Railway Ministry said Aadhaar was made mandatory to ensure that the benefits of the Tatkal scheme reach commoners.