Table of Contents
- 1 What type of concessions are available in Indian Railways?
- 2 Is there any concession for senior citizens in train?
- 3 How many types of quota are there in Indian Railways?
- 4 What is the age of senior citizen for ladies in railways?
- 5 What is concession certificate?
- 6 Is udid card valid for railway concession?
What type of concessions are available in Indian Railways?
Railway Concession Rules for Patients
| Railway Concession Rule for Patients | |
|---|---|
| Haemophilia Patients – Severe and Moderate form | 75\% concession in II, SL, ACCC, First and AC 3 tier. |
| AIDS Patients | 50\% in second class |
| Ostomy patients – travelling for any purpose. | 50\% MST & QST |
| Sickle cell Anaemia | 50\% in SL, CC, 3 AC & 2 AC |
Is there any concession for senior citizens in train?
Indian Railways offers concessions to 53 categories including those for senior citizens, students, sportspersons, medical professionals etc. At present, students and people with some medical conditions are only eligible for concession.
How many types of quota are there in Indian Railways?
12 different types
There are 12 different types of quotas in the ticket reservation offered by Indian Railways such as General, Ladies, Tatkal, Senior Citizen etc. When booking begins (Advanced Reservation Period) which is 4 months before the departure of the train, around only 50\% of seats are released for the general public.
What is divyang concession?
The concession for ✅ Divyang are Orthopaedically Handicapped/Paraplegic Persons who cannot travel without escort – for any purpose. 75\% in 2nd, SL,1st Class, 3AC, AC chair Car. 50\% in 1AC and 2 AC. 25\% in 3AC and AC Chair Car of Rajdhani/Shatabdi Trains.
Can pensioners get free train travel?
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays.
What is the age of senior citizen for ladies in railways?
45 years
Replying to the tweet, an IRCTC official tweeted,” Sir, Lower berth/Sr. Citizen quota berths are lower berths earmarked only for male age of 60 years and above/female age of 45 years and above, when traveling alone or two passengers ( under mentioned criteria traveling on one ticket.”
What is concession certificate?
NOTE: Concession Certificate is the certificate issued by the railways by verifying the disability certificate. The whole problem has been that the Concession Certificate can not used for booking ticket online. That is why you need Railway Photo ID Card.
Is udid card valid for railway concession?
The plea further said that the UDID cards issued by the Ministry of Social Justice under the RPWD Act, 2016, was valid for all purposes, including availing railway concessions.