{"id":8600,"date":"2025-07-27T14:42:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8600"},"modified":"2025-07-27T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T14:42:42","slug":"mmts-first-class-fare-reduced-upto-50-percentage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/mmts-first-class-fare-reduced-upto-50-percentage\/","title":{"rendered":"MMTS First Class Fare reduced upto 50 Percentage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MMTS First Class Fare reduced upto 50%<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st class base fares for suburban single journey have been reduced with effect from 05.05.2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Passengers travelling in the suburban sections between Falaknuma \u2013 Secunderabad \u2013 Hyderabad \u2013 Lingampalli \u2013 Ramchandrapuram will be benefitted.<\/p>\n

The fare of the popular sub \u2013 urban train service in the twin cities of Secunderabad \u2013 Hyderabad region i.e.. MMTS (Multi \u2013 Modal Transport Service) is set to reduce by upto 50% for the First Class Single journey passengers. The Ministry of Railways has decided to rationalize the basic fares of First Class in the suburban train services with effect from 5th May 2025. Accordingly, the First \u2013 class base fares for single journey for the passengers travelling in the MMTS trains over Sub \u2013 urban sections of Secunderabad and Hyderabad Divisions has been reduced.<\/p>\n

The reduced fares for single journey passengers travelling in First class in MMTS will be as<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance Slab (in Kms)<\/td>\nExisting Fare in Rs<\/td>\nReduced Single Journey fare in First Class in Rs. (including 5% GST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 \u2013 5<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 \u2013 10<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11 \u2013 15<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16 \u2013 20<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21 \u2013 25<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26 \u2013 30<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31 \u2013 35<\/td>\n145<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36 \u2013 40<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41 \u2013 45<\/td>\n155<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

South central Railways has been progressively increasing the number of MMTS services for benefit of sub \u2013 urban passengers, since the resumption of these train sendees after the COVID imposed lockdown. Currently. 86 services are being operated across a stretch of 50 Kms spread over the sections of Falaknuma \u2013 Secunderabad \u2013 Hyderabad \u2013 Begumpet \u2013 Lingampalli \u2013 Telapur \u2013 Ramchandrapuram covering 29 Railway stations. The services have been planned to cater to the travel needs of all the passengers duly taking into account the peak hour traffic across different stations of the MMTS section. Reduction of the fare will further benefit passengers by making available a fast and cheap transport means for the sub \u2013 urban passengers of the twin city region.<\/p>\n

Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In \u2013 Charge). SCR has appealed to the passenger to avail this benefit. He said that with the summer season setting \u2013 in and with the gradual increase in the MMTS passengers, this reduction in fare will immensely benefit the First Class segment of passengers availing these services.<\/p>\n

Yes \u2014 Hyderabad\u2019s MMTS first\u2011class single\u2011journey fares were cut by up to 50%<\/strong>, effective May\u202f5, 2025<\/strong>, following a policy change by the Ministry of Railways. This change applies to the Suburban Train Network (MMTS)<\/strong> run by South Central Railway.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Updated First-Class Fare Slabs<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s how the fare structure was reduced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance Slab (km)<\/th>\nEarlier Fare<\/th>\nFrom May 5, 2025<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1 \u2013 5<\/td>\n\u20b950<\/td>\n\u20b925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 \u2013 10<\/td>\n\u20b950<\/td>\n\u20b925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11 \u2013 15<\/td>\n\u20b965<\/td>\n\u20b935<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16 \u2013 20<\/td>\n\u20b9100<\/td>\n\u20b955<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21 \u2013 25<\/td>\n\u20b9100<\/td>\n\u20b955<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26 \u2013 30<\/td>\n\u20b9145<\/td>\n\u20b985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31 \u2013 35<\/td>\n\u20b9145<\/td>\n\u20b985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36 \u2013 40<\/td>\n\u20b9155<\/td>\n\u20b990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41 \u2013 45<\/td>\n\u20b9155<\/td>\n\u20b990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
(The Financial Express, The Siasat Daily, IRCTC Portal)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This reduction benefits passengers commuting within Sekunderabad\u2013Hyderabad\u2013Lingampalli\u2013Telapur sector<\/strong>, where 86 MMTS services<\/strong> are operational over 50\u202fkm, covering 29 stations<\/strong> across the twin cities.<\/p>\n

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\u2705 Why This Matters<\/h3>\n
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  • Significant savings<\/strong> for first-class commuters\u2014especially for short trips (<10 km) where fares dropped from \u20b950 to \u20b925.<\/li>\n
  • Aimed at making MMTS more affordable and accessible<\/strong> to suburban commuters in Hyderabad.<\/li>\n
  • Though implemented in 2025, the fare structure remains active in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udcac User Feedback<\/h3>\n

    According to recent passenger discussions:<\/p>\n

    \u201cIf we are not in a hurry\u2026 MMTS is still useful \u2026 it\u2019s the cheapest mode of transport.\u201d
    \n\u201cDelays are the biggest reason\u2026 they are delayed, we need to voice our opinion louder.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Despite fare cuts, ridership has declined\u2014many commuters prefer Hyderabad Metro due to better frequency and connectivity.<\/p>\n

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    \u26a0\ufe0f Note<\/h3>\n
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    • This reduction applies only to first-class single\u2011journey tickets<\/strong>; second-class\/general fares remain unchanged<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • It does not apply to other suburban networks<\/strong> such as Mumbai or Chennai.<\/li>\n
    • While passenger fares were officially slashed, some discussions suggest this may have been coupled with reclassification of train types, affecting the overall impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83c\udf1f In brief<\/strong>: Hyderabad\u2019s MMTS first-class fares are now up to 50% cheaper, effective from May 2025\u2014offering better value for short-distance suburban travel in the twin city region.<\/p>\n

      Would you like info on current service frequency, latest route maps, or connectivity with Hyderabad Metro?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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