Indian Railway: They are aware of the regulations and receive discounts of over 50% on train tickets

When someone has less budget to travel, then people prefer to travel by train instead of flight. According to the information, about 2.5 crore passengers travel in Indian Railways every day. This figure is equal to the population of many big countries. To travel in railways, people generally prefer to travel by reservation ticket. With this they get a seat and the journey is completed easily. Do you know that Railways also gives huge discounts on the ticket price to some passengers, let us know who gets a discount on the train.

Moreover, cancer and tuberculosis patients receive rail discounts. In addition, discounts are offered to individuals with kidney disease and non-communicable diseases for travel up to a predetermined distance. This group also includes individuals with heart disease.

Train tickets are discounted for passengers who are blind, mentally challenged, or physically unable to complete their journey on their own. On third AC, sleeper, and general class trains, these people can save up to 75%. Furthermore, discounts of up to 50% are available for first and second AC. When talking about Rajdhani and Shatabdi, all class tickets are discounted by 25%. The individual travelling with such a person is also eligible for a comparable exemption.

Train passengers included athletes, students, widows of IPKF soldiers, widows of the Kargil martyrs, Dronacharya Award winners, National Award winners, labour award winners in the industrial sector, widows of police officers killed in action against terrorists, and recipients of Police Medal Awards. Winners, and widows of Defence personnel killed in action against terrorists and extremists, etc. also get concessions in train fares under the rules.