Indian rail net being one of the busiest transport service providing organization in Asia, provides transport facility to millions of passengers every day. Its ticket price for general class begins at as low as 20 rupees for distances across the country and hence is very cheap.
Well guess what? For all of you out there who have to, or would like to, use the train for your transport needs, there is good news. Indian Railways is providing concession on fare of any train anywhere in India; ranging from 50% to 100% on ticket fares for certain passengers. Now let’s find out who the special discount mainly target in the market.
A Major Lifeline to the Nation
Indian Railways is responsible for linking towns, cities and villages, and is considered one of the cheapest means of transport. Indian leadership under the Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi is keen on particularly developing the rail system. Its budget announcement in the coming days announced that more improvements will be made to make the train travel even easier and as comfortable as possible to the passengers.
Special Offers Available Now
Even though many fare concessions have been withdrawn, present Indian railways fares incorporate the following key fare concessions below. These include passengers with disability, sick person whom requires first aid, students among others. While fare concession for senior citizens, journalists and other groups has been suspended, health concession for those in this category stays with these citizens.
Special Discounts: Up to 100% Off
Especial discounts of 50% to 100% are offered for people who can avail of this opportunity by the Indian Railways. This scheme is mainly a primer for patients and persons with disability whereby whether the patient or the carer/attendant has to travel, the cost is extremely pocket-friendly. These discounts are intended to ensure that rail transport is affordable to those that find it hard or costly to do do especially in matters concerning medical necessities.
Eligibility for Patients
Discounts to passengers with extreme health problems which include cancer, thalassemia, TB, AIDS, hemophilia, anemia, kidney transplant or dialysis, and leprosy are nearly 75 percent of the actual fares. These patients can be eligible for up to 100% remission of their rail fares most of the time to enable them travel for the treatments and care that they need.
The following strand still holds true for Indian Railways today, as it aims at delivering the most cost effective travel solutions, while minimising the burden on vulnerable groups in occasion of a catastrophe.
Future Prospects
Though rebates are given now in some categories only, very many people expect other fares to be brought back soon enough. Indian Railways has remained an important transportation network for the country and sustains endeavors for passengers most in need.
