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Indian Railways is once again going to bring back smiles on the faces of those passengers who were waiting for concessions in train tickets since the Corona period. This decision will be no less than a relief for millions of passengers who are hoping for a huge reduction in travel expenses.
Once again, news of relief for passengers is coming from the Indian Railways. Especially senior citizens are expected to get fare concession on train tickets soon. This facility, which was stopped during the Corona epidemic, can now be restored again, which will provide great relief to millions of elderly passengers.
In fact, while replying in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the Standing Committee of Railways has recommended to review the fare concession for senior citizens again and restore the discount at least in Sleeper and Third AC (3AC) classes. The Railway Minister said in a written reply, “The Standing Committee of Railways has advised to reconsider giving concession to senior citizens at least in Sleeper and Third AC categories.” It is worth noting that during the Corona epidemic, the Railways had stopped all types of fare concessions. Now many MPs have raised this issue in Parliament and demanded the government to give relief to the elderly again.
What is the current subsidy of Railways?
The Railway Minister said that the Railways is already giving an average subsidy of 45 percent to all the passengers. That is, if the cost of a journey is ₹ 100, then only ₹ 55 is charged from the passengers. In the year 2023-24, the Railways has given a subsidy of ₹ 60,466 crore to the passengers on tickets.
Which passengers are getting concessions now?
Even though senior citizens are not getting any concessions at present, the railways is still giving concessions to 4 categories of handicapped passengers, 11 categories of patients and 8 categories of students.
When can the decision be taken?
Although no concrete date has been set by the government yet, but according to sources, brainstorming on this recommendation can start soon at the policy making level and if everything goes well, then soon senior citizens can once again get the benefit of exemption.
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