Railway Fare Concession: Good News! Railways gives fare discount to these people, are you also entitled; Know the rules

People who get discount in tickets from Indian Railways include senior citizens, disabled, patients, sportspersons, doctors, freedom fighters, war veterans, recognized journalists, widows of soldiers, nurses, artists, sportspersons and award winners. . It should be noted that this discount is available only on basic fare and not on other facilities. As superfast reservation charge is taken in full. The amount of fare concession that an eligible person will get depends on the category of the train. Like it is superfast, express or special train.

Who are entitled to discount on railway tickets?

Visually impaired persons, TB patients, cancer patients, kidney patients, non-infectious leprosy sufferers and mentally retarded persons are also entitled to fare concession. These people get this concession for a minimum distance of 300 kilometers. Heart patients, hemophilia patients, war widows, widows of martyrs, widows of defense personnel killed in action against terrorists and extremists, National Award winning teachers, Shram Award winning industrial workers, senior citizens, allopathic doctors, National Bravery Award winning children, police. Medal award winners, Dronacharya award winning coaches and players are also entitled to concession in railway fares.

People eligible for exemption should keep these things in mind

It also depends on the Central or State Government in concession in railway fares. Students can get discount in fare if they go to programs organized by school, college or university. However, it also depends on the university administration. Keep in mind that this concession is given to eligible passengers at the railway counter. If a person enters the train without a ticket, extends the journey on a concessional ticket or changes the concession to a higher class, he will not get this discount. If a person is eligible for ticket discount on more than one basis, he must apply on one basis only. Only one type of benefit can be provided at a time. Exemption is given only on the journey from where the beneficiary is traveling and the destination he has to reach.