New Delhi. Indian Railway- Indian Railways will not give concessional tickets to other passengers including concession in fare to senior citizens. This information was given by the Union Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, he said that in view of the COVID pandemic and protocols, the concession will not be reintroduced yet in the fares of certain classes of passengers.
In view of the pandemic and COVID protocol, the concession to all categories of passengers (except 4 categories of PwDs, 11 categories of patients and students) has been withdrawn with effect from 20 March 2020. Railway Minister said that due to pandemic COVID protocol, concessional ticket facility of Railways has been withdrawn for all categories except four categories of Divyangjan and 11 categories of patients and students.
Know how much discount senior citizens used to get
Prior to March 2020, in case of senior citizens, 50% relaxation was given to female passengers and 40% to male passengers to travel by railways in all classes. 58 for men and 60 for men.
That’s why no concessions will be given
Indian Railways offers 53 categories of concessions for senior citizens, students, sportspersons, medical professionals etc. Some concessions have been withdrawn as a step to discourage people from traveling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, only students and people with certain medical conditions are eligible for the concession.
