New Delhi. Before Corona, elderly passengers were given concessions in fare rates, but keeping in mind the economic challenges caused by the epidemic, these concessions were withdrawn, which is still going on, but now news has come that The government may soon restore this facility for elderly passengers. Let us tell you that in this context, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav also presented a proposal in the Parliament today. There is a possibility that soon this proposal will be passed and concessions in rail fare will be provided to the elderly passengers. At present, the Standing Committee of the Parliament is considering it. Soon this idea is likely to materialize. Come, further let us tell you in detail about the statement given by the Railway Minister in this context.
In this context, the Railway Minister further said that in 2019-20, Railways had given a subsidy of Rs 59, 837 crore on passenger tickets. Generally, 53 percent discount is given to the passengers traveling in the train. Apart from this, Divyangjans and students are also included in this list and given exemption. On the other hand, the Railway Minister has made it clear that consultations are being held to give concession in fare to elderly passengers. The Railway Minister has also made it clear that the process of making plans in this direction is going on. However, now it has to be seen in the coming days how much relaxation is given to the passengers on this.
Let us tell you that 40 percent concession in fare was provided to the elderly passengers from Corona by the Railways, but later this facility was withdrawn by the Railways due to the economic challenges arising due to the pandemic. At the same time, women passengers above 50 years of age were given 50 percent discount in tickets, but later it was withdrawn due to Corona, but now when the increase in railway income has been registered, This step has been taken once again to provide convenience to the elderly passengers. However, now it has to be seen what steps are taken by the Railways in the coming days. Everyone’s eyes will be fixed on this.