Amrit Bharat Express train new fare structure: Indian Railways has introduced Amrit Bharat II Express trains, with services commencing from January 2026 onwards. “It has been decided to introduce Amrit Bharat II Express (introduced from or after January 2026 onwards) over Indian Railways,” the Railway Board said. The Amrit Bharat Express is a new-generation train service offering affordable and safe long-distance inter-state travel with modern passenger-friendly features.
Fare structure of new Amrit Bharat Express
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.
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.”
Amrit Bharat II Express fare structure
The Railway Board has also revised ticketing rules: RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation) will no longer be available in Sleeper class. However, tickets for unreserved Second class will continue to be issued as per existing provisions.
“There shall be no provision for RAC tickets. For unreserved second class, tickets shall be issued as per existing provision. All available berths will be available from the day of Advance Reservation Period(ARP),” the letter reads.
