LIVE TV
ZEE Business
ZEE BUSINESS
हिंदी में पढ़ें  हिंदी में पढ़ें
Live TV
Live TV
  • Home
  • Personal Finance
    • PPF
    • Mutual Funds
    • Income tax
    • EPFO
    • Income Tax Calculator
    • Personal Loan Calculator
    • Car Loan Calculator
    • Home Loan Calculator
    • SIP calculator
    • SWP Calculator
    • MF Returns Calculator
    • Lumpsum Calculator
  • India
    • Companies
    • Property
    • Startups
    • Uidai
  • Economy
    • Aviation
  • Tech
    • Mobiles
    • Apps
  • Auto
    • Cars
    • Bikes
  • Markets
    • Commodities
    • Currency
  • Jobs
  • Indian Railways
  • World
    • Economy
    • Politics
    • Markets
  • videos
  • photos
  • Authors
  • More ...
    • VIDEOS
    • PHOTOS
Read in App
Business News » India News

After senior citizens and physically challenged, Indian Railways may offers discounts on train ticket bookings to other categories

Ministry of Railways in a statement to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday said that the railways already provides online concessional ticket booking facility to senior citizens, physically challenged and accredited press correspondents. 

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Linkedin
  • whatapp
  • View in App
After senior citizens and physically challenged, Indian Railways may offers discounts on train ticket bookings to other categories
Suresh Prabhu, Minister, Railways. Pic: PTI
Written By: ZeeBiz WebTeam
Updated: Thu, Mar 30, 2017
11:00 am
Mumbai, ZeeBiz WebDesk
RELATED NEWS
Covid 19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains Covid 19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains
Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) invites e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for this railway station development Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) invites e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for this railway station development
Indian Railways to provide service as per demand; 1402 specials, 5381 Suburban trains already in operation, says Railway Board chairman  Indian Railways to provide service as per demand; 1402 specials, 5381 Suburban trains already in operation, says Railway Board chairman
RECORD! Highest ever sale! Indian Railways achieves yet another feat RECORD! Highest ever sale! Indian Railways achieves yet another feat
IRCTC, Railways news: Shatabdi, Duronto Express, Humsafar trains to start operations on these routes from April 10 IRCTC, Railways news: Shatabdi, Duronto Express, Humsafar trains to start operations on these routes from April 10

Ministry of Railways in a statement to the Lok Sabha on Wednesday said that the railways already provides online concessional ticket booking facility to senior citizens, physically challenged and accredited press correspondents. 

Railways further said that it is working on a proposal to expand this ambit of discounts to other categories of travellers as well. It said, "Further expansion to include remaining categories eligible for concession in rail fare for online ticket booking facility is a continuous and ongoing process."

Railways said, "With a view to promoting online booking of tickets and payment through digital modes, service charge on e-ticket which was `20/- for Sleeper (SL) & Reserved Second Class (2S) and `40/- for all other classes has now been withdrawn for the tickets booked from 23.11.2016 to 31.03.2017. "

Listing out facilities provided to travellers, Ministry of Railways said: 

(i) Online ticket booking facility through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website thereby obviating the need to stand in queues at reservation counters.

(ii) Reserved and unreserved ticket booking facility through mobile phones.

(iii) Provision of Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at Railway stations for dispensation of tickets.

(iv) Installation of Point of Sale (POS) machines at various locations of Indian Railways for enabling cashless transactions.

(v) Earmarking of separate counters at various Computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) centres for dealing with the reservation requisitions received from physically challenged persons, senior citizens, ladies, Ex.MPs, MLAs, accredited press correspondents and freedom fighters.

(vi) Automatic preparation of reservation charts at least 4 hours before scheduled departure of train and thereafter booking of available accommodation through internet as well as through PRS counters.

(vii) Dissemination of information about change in passenger’s reservation status in the case of Waiting list/RAC to confirmed, cancellation of trains through SMS.

(viii) Cancellation of Computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counter tickets through IRCTC website or through 139.

(ix) Automatic refund to e-ticket holders in case of cancellation of trains.

(x) Introduction of Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme ‘VIKALP’ to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and optimal utilisation of available accommodation.

(xi) Increase in number of berths earmarked as RAC to accommodate more passengers.

(xii) Enhancement of the existing combined quota earmarked for Senior Citizens, pregnant women and female passengers 45 years of age and above to 6 lower berths per coach in Sleeper, 3 lower berths per coach in 3AC and 3 lower berths per coach in 2AC class. Further, in Rajdhani, Duronto and fully Air Conditioned/ Express trains, the number of lower berths has been increased to 4 lower berths per coach.

(xiii) Introduction of Sarathi Seva to help old and disabled passengers requiring assistance at the station and strengthen the existing services for enabling passengers to book Battery Operated Card (BOC), porter services etc. on a paid basis in addition to the existing pick up and drop and wheelchair services.

(xiv) Provision of Yatri Mitra Sewa at major stations for enabling passengers to book wheelchair services cum porter services.

(xv) Provision of cushioned seats in General Second class coaches, bottle holder and snack table in non-air conditioned Sleeper Class coaches, dustbins in Non-AC coaches, Braille signages in coaches, mugs with chain in Non-AC coaches, toilet in the newly manufactured DEMU/MEMU coaches, etc.

(xvi) Station-based e-catering services have been introduced and at present, available on 357 stations.

(xvii) 1100 Water Vending Machines have been installed at 345 stations for providing pure drinking water to travelling passengers.

(xviii) To mitigate the hardships faced by mothers while travelling with infants, Janani Sewa has been introduced to make available baby foods, hot milk and hot water.

However, strengthening/upgrading the existing passenger facilities and introduction of new facilities is a continuous and ongoing process, it said.

 

Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.

TAGS:
Indian RailwaysFree ticketsEconomyRailwaysConcessional ticketsRailways online bookingtrain ticket discountsrailway facilitiestrain facilities
RELATED NEWS
Covid 19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains Covid 19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains
Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) invites e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for this railway station development Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) invites e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for this railway station development
Indian Railways to provide service as per demand; 1402 specials, 5381 Suburban trains already in operation, says Railway Board chairman  Indian Railways to provide service as per demand; 1402 specials, 5381 Suburban trains already in operation, says Railway Board chairman
RECORD! Highest ever sale! Indian Railways achieves yet another feat RECORD! Highest ever sale! Indian Railways achieves yet another feat
IRCTC, Railways news: Shatabdi, Duronto Express, Humsafar trains to start operations on these routes from April 10 IRCTC, Railways news: Shatabdi, Duronto Express, Humsafar trains to start operations on these routes from April 10

LATEST NEWS

Facebook privacy breach - Lesson for Organisations to learn from this

Kisan Vikas Patra scheme offers 6.9 pct interest; Which other schemes are offering HIGHER INTERESTS - Know here

In chat with Anil Singhvi, analyst Vikas Sethi recommends Hikal, Biocon as top buys for big gains

Routine Immunization during COVID-19: Debunking myths and what parents need to know

Gold Price Today 18-04-2021 – Be prepared to pay more for Gold, Silver; not just coronavirus, bullion prices may jump because of THIS reason

This Google feature called 'Trash Bin' to deleting files on Android 12

Petrol, Diesel Price Today – Rates unchanged on Sunday in 4 metros; Do this to get latest prices in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

Stocks in Focus - ACC, Bajaj Consumer, ICICI Prudential, Crisil, Alok Industries - Q4 results to be announced on Monday; stocks likely to remain in focus

IndianOil Alert – Your Opportunity to earn WHOPPING Rs 2 Cr – Know terms and conditions; Do this and Win BIG

Medical Oxygen Supply – Centre takes this step to meet demand as cases rise to over 2.6 lakhs

  • India News
  • World News
  • Companies News
  • Market News
  • Personal Finance News
  • Technology News
  • Automobile News
  • Small Business News
  • Income Tax Calculator
  • Live TV
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Author
  • Rss Feed
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Disclaimer

Latest Trending Updates

  • EPFO
  • Budget 2020
  • Income Tax Return
  • Auto Expo 2020
  • Home Loan
  • Business News

Trending Topics

  • Income Tax
  • income Tax Calculator
  • 7th Pay Commission
  • Reserve Bank of India
  • GST
  • Latest Business News

Follow us on

zeebiz
zeebiz

Partner Sites

  • Zee News
  • Hindi News
  • Marathi News
  • Bengali News
  • Tamil News
  • Malayalam News
  • Gujarati News
  • Telugu News
  • Kannada News
  • DNA
  • WION
Copyright © Zee Media Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved