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Bengaluru Metro users are set to face another fare hike from February 9, with ticket prices expected to rise by ₹1–₹5 under an automatic annual revision rule. Despite strong public backlash over last year’s steep 71% increase, BMRCL says it is bound by Fare Fixation Committee guidelines. The hike could raise daily travel costs, strain household budgets, and push commuters back to roads, worsening
Indian Railways has launched India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati, offering faster travel and premium comfort. Along with modern amenities, Railways has enforced strict airline-like ticket rules. Passengers will lose the full fare if tickets are not cancelled eight hours before departure. RAC is not allowed, quotas are limited, and a minimum fare of 400 km applies,
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is set for another fare revision, with the Fare Fixation Committee recommending up to 5% annual hikes starting February 2026. This follows the controversial 71% increase in February 2025 that made it India’s costliest metro system. Daily commuters express outrage over rising costs amid overcrowded trains, delayed expansions, and poor last-mile links.
