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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Yuthika Bhargava

Centre mulls restoration of railways concession to senior citizens, others

The government is planning to restore the concessions on railway tickets given to senior citizens and others after it faced severe criticism from people.

The decision comes close to the heels of the Railways informing the Parliament that it is not “desirable” to restore concessions on railway tickets given to senior citizens and sports persons as the cost of granting concessions “weighs heavily” on Railways.

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