New
Delhi: Indian
Railways has introduced a range of travel concessions to make journeys more
affordable for specific groups, including students, people with disabilities,
and patients with critical illnesses. These discounts are part of the Railways'
initiative to support those in need by easing the financial burden of travel.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of who can benefit from these concessions:
Concessions for Passengers with Disabilities
Passengers with various disabilities, including:
· Visual impairment
· Mental challenges
· Complete hearing and speech
loss
· Total physical disability
Eligible
Discounts:
· 75% discount available in General, Sleeper, and 3AC
classes
· 50% discount in 1AC and 2AC classes.
· 25% discount for 3AC and AC Chair Car bookings on
premium trains (Rajdhani, Shatabdi, etc.).
Additionally,
escorts accompanying disabled passengers are entitled to the same discount,
ensuring affordable travel for both. A dedicated PwD quota will
also be available on all trains, including premium services such as Rajdhani,
Shatabdi, Duronto, Humsafar, Gatimaan, and Vande Bharat.
Discounts
for Patients with Critical Medical Conditions
Patients
undergoing treatment for the following conditions are entitled to special fare
concessions:
· Cancer
· Thalassemia
· Heart diseases
· Kidney disorders
· Haemophilia
· Tuberculosis (TB)
· AIDS
· Ostomy
· Anemia and Aplastic Anemia
This
initiative helps ease the travel expenses for patients seeking medical care
across India.
Concessions
for Students
Students can
avail fare discounts for journeys:
· To their hometowns
· For educational tours and excursions
Discounts:
50% to 75%, depending on the train class.
These
concessions are especially useful for students traveling long distances for
academic purposes.
Indian
Railways remains committed to making travel affordable and accessible for all
passengers in need through these substantial discounts. Whether it’s for
medical treatment, education, or special assistance, the Railways’ initiative
ensures that these groups can travel comfortably without financial strain.
