Delhi Metro Fare Hike 2025: Metro train travel gets costlier – check latest update

“This is to confirm that Delhi Metro fares will be revised with effect from tomorrow, i.e., 25th August 2025. The revision will be nominal, with fares increasing by Re 1 to Rs 4. The fares on the Airport Line will increase by up to Rs 5,” DMRC said.

Delhi Metro Passenger Fare Hike (Source: @OfficialDMRC)

Delhi Metro Discount

Despite the fare hike, commuters using smart cards will continue to receive a 10 per cent discount on every journey, along with an additional 10 per cent discount during off-peak hours (before 8 AM, between 12 PM–5 PM, and after 9 PM).

The passenger fares of the Delhi Metro services have been revised with effect from today, that is, 25th August 2025 (Monday) onwards. The increase is minimal, ranging from ₹ 1 to ₹ 4 only depending on the distance of travel (upto ₹5 for the Airport Express Line). The new fare… pic.twitter.com/gOgOGmebxz

— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) August 25, 2025

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Delhi Metro Fare Hike News

DMRC last revised its fares in 2017 based on the recommendations of the fourth Fare Fixation Committee (FFC). Till August 24, the minimum fare was Rs 10 and the maximum fare was Rs 60.

Delhi Metro Route

Being the country’s longest metro network, the Delhi Metro is considered to be the lifeline for Delhiites. With a total route length of 394 km, the Delhi Metro (DMRC) covers 289 stations on 12 corridors (including the Noida Metro Aqua Line and Rapid Metro Gurugram).