Indian Railways: Senior citizens traveling by train may soon get good news. The discount on train tickets can be restarted. There has been a long-standing demand from senior citizens to reinstate this discount. In such a situation, it is expected that the discount can be announced soon.
Indian Railways: A large number of trains are run by the Indian Railways, which is called the backbone of the country. Many rules have been made by the Railways to make the journey of the people pleasant. At the same time, many types of facilities have also been provided. Before the arrival of the Corona virus epidemic, senior citizens used to get a discount in fare while traveling by train. After the lockdown, this discount given to senior citizens has been stopped. Since then, senior citizens have been pleading to restart the fare concession in the railways.
In such a situation, it is expected that Indian Railways can restore this exemption soon. If the Railway Ministry considers this appeal, then senior citizens can get exemption once again.
40 to 50 percent discount was available on rent
According to media reports, before the coronavirus pandemic, senior citizens used to get a discount in railway fares. In this, 50 percent discount was provided to female senior citizens and 40 percent discount was provided to male senior citizens. After the discontinuation of this discount, at present, senior citizens also have to pay the full fare like a common man. According to the rules of the Railways, men above 60 years of age are counted in the category of senior citizens. On the other hand, if we talk about women, then women above 58 years of age are considered senior citizens by the Railways.
There is a possibility of getting discount in sleeper class
It is also being said that the railways can give concessions to senior citizens in sleeper class. The reasoning behind this is that people from the affluent class do not travel in this category. In such a situation, keeping the needy in mind, this concession can be given in sleeper class. However, no official statement has been issued by the Indian Railways and the Central Government in this regard so far.
