INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In the case of Ssenior citizens, no proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets.Indian Railways offer concessions on ticket
prices to different categories, the quantum of which ranges from 10 per cent to 100 per cent
The reductions in fares are available for senior citizens, disabled passengers, students, war widows, patients, among others
IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation), the online ticketing platform of Indian Railways, offers concession on senior
Other concession tickets can be availed at the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at any railway reservation office, according to
irrespective of the type of train, i.e
mail or express or passenger, by which the passenger travels, according to Indian Railways.2
Only one type of concession is admissible at a time at the choice of passenger and no person is allowed two or more concessions
All types of concessions can be availed only when tickets are purchased across the counter at stations and reservation/ booking offices etc
The holder of a concession ticket is not permitted to change the ticket to a higher class even by paying the difference of actual
sleeper also on payment of the first class concessional fare plus difference of actual fares of AC 2-tier sleeper first class, noted Indian
Except senior citizens, concessions on Indian Railways tickets are admissible only on production of the requisite certificate from the
concerned person/organization
The documents issued by persons/organizations in other countries are not considered valid for the purpose of concession in India, according
Break of journey en-route is not allowed on a concession ticket for a journey for a specific purpose
Concession is not admissible for a journey where the cost of travel is borne by central/state governments/ local bodies/ corporations or
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