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Indian Railways to Restore Senior Citizen Concessions Amid Festive Travel Surge
The Ministry of Railways is reviewing a proposal to reinstate a minimum 30% discount for senior citizens, which was suspended during the COVID period.
The Ministry of Railways is conducting a high‑level review to restore a minimum 30% concession for senior citizens, which had been withdrawn during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
The proposal comes as the country approaches the festive season, when rail travel is expected to surge. The government says the concession would help senior passengers who are a key segment of the rail network.
The review will consider the financial impact on the railways and the feasibility of reinstating the discount. If approved, the concession would be applied to ticket fares for passengers above a certain age, similar to the pre‑pandemic scheme.
The proposal comes as the country approaches the festive season, when rail travel is expected to surge. The government says the concession would help senior passengers who are a key segment of the rail network.
The review will consider the financial impact on the railways and the feasibility of reinstating the discount. If approved, the concession would be applied to ticket fares for passengers above a certain age, similar to the pre‑pandemic scheme.