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Wednesday, 26 July 2017

17:11

RAILWAYS TO INTRODUCE “GIVE UP SCHEME” IN CONCESSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN PASSENGER FARE

RAILWAYS TO INTRODUCE “GIVE UP SCHEME” IN CONCESSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN PASSENGER FARE
Kolkata, 25th July, 2017:
As a prime mover of India, Railways provide travel concessions to Male Senior Citizen of the age of 60 years & above and 58 years & above in case for Women Senior Citizen of Indian Nationality. 
Ministry of Railways have now decided to introduce “Give Up Scheme” with regard to concession granted to Senior Citizen of Indian Nationality. As per the scheme, Senior Citizen can opt an option to give up the element of concessional amount upto 50% or 100%. This scheme has been introduced for reserved tickets including PRS Counter and E-Tickets.
This has been implemented with effect from 15th July, 2017.

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Friday, 24 April 2015

04:58

EARMARKING OF SEATS FOR SR. CITIZENS IN SUBURBAN TRAINS

    2015/04/PR
23-04-2015
Mumbai

EARMARKING OF SEATS FOR SR. CITIZENS IN SUBURBAN TRAINS

In order to make journey comfortable for the Sr Citizens, 14 seats in suburban trains are earmarked exclusively for them. 7 seats each have been earmarked in 2 coaches of general 2nd class compartments of suburban locals. The coaches in which the seats have been earmarked exclusively for Sr Citizens from Churchgate end i.e south end are in 12 car rake-3rd & 12thcoach and in 15 car rake-3rd & 15th coach. This earmarking for Sr Citizens is for the entire working time of the suburban trains.

Stenciled markings have been put on outer side, as well as inside the coaches indicating the accommodation earmarked for Sr. Citizens. A board is also displayed inside the coaches where earmarking for senior citizens is done.
Passengers are requested to cooperate with senior citizens and give priority to them o­n their earmarked seats.
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Thursday, 26 March 2015

07:41

Optimum Utilisation of all Reserved Categories in Trains

Optimum Utilisation of all Reserved Categories in Trains 

Overall occupancy of all categories of reserved trains on Indian Railways during the financial year 2013-14 and during the period from April, 2014 to February, 2015 has been more than 100 per cent. Further, with a view to ensure optimum utilisation of available reserved accommodation, Zonal Railways have been empowered to review different reservation quotas in trains on periodical basis and make adjustments wherever required. 

On Indian Railways, the demand pattern for reserved accommodation is not uniform throughout the year and it varies during peak and lean seasons. However, 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. 
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07:38

Booking period for Reserved Train Tickets increased from 60 days to 120 days from 1st april 2015

Advance Reservation Period for Booking Reserved Train Tickets increased from 60 days to 120 days from 1st april 2015 

The Ministry of Railways has decided to increase the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking accommodation in trains from 60 days to 120 days (excluding the date of journey). Accordingly, w.e.f. 1st April 2015 the booking in trains from train originating stations will open and remain available for 120 days. For instance, as on 1.4.2015, for trains leaving on 28th July 2015, the reservation can be obtained for journey commencing on all days between 1.4.2015 upto 28.7.2015. 

There will, however, be no change in case of certain day time Express trains like Taj Express, Gomti Express, special trains etc, where lower time limits for advance reservations are at present in force. There will also be no change in the case of the limit of 360 days for foreign tourists. 

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07:34

Reservation Facilities Provided to Senior Citizen and Female Passengers Including Pregnant Women

Reservation Facilities Provided to Senior Citizen and Female Passengers Including Pregnant Women

With a view to facilitating provisions of lower berths to senior citizens and female passengers, following facilities are available:-

(i) There is a provision in the computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) to allot lower berth automatically to male passengers above the age of 60 years and female passengers above the age of 45 years subject to availability of the same at the time of booking of ticket.

(ii)A combined reservation quota of two lower berths per coach is earmarked in Sleeper, AC 3Tier and AC 2Tier for following category of passengers when travelling alone: 

a.Senior citizens;
b.Female passengers 45 years of age and above; and
c.Pregnant women.

(iii)Instructions are also there to assist senior citizens and physically handicapped persons who have been allotted middle/upper berths by allotting them vacant lower berths available in the train by the ticket checking staff on first come first served basis (after making necessary entry in the reservation chart).

(iv)A six berths compartment in Sleeper Class is also earmarked in long distance Mail/Express trains for female passengers.
  
(v)It has now been decided that:- 
  • The existing combined quota of  two lower berths per coach in Sleeper class earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women (when travelling alone) may be enhanced to four lower berths per coach.  There will, however, be no change in this quota being earmarked in 3A and 2A classes. 

  • The scope of instructions regarding assisting senior citizens and physically handicapped persons in getting lower berths in the train has been expanded to include pregnant women also.  Hence, onboard ticket checking staff are now authorised to allot vacant lower berths available in the train to senior citizens, physically handicapped persons and pregnant women (who have been allotted middle/upper berths), on approach, on first come first served basis after making necessary entry in the chart. 

  • It has also been decided that the existing reservation quota of six berths for female passengers being earmarked in long distance Mail/Express trains should be in the middle of the coach and also to the extent feasible, the senior citizen quota should be earmarked in the middle of the coach.


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