Nowadays, almost every part of India can be easily reached by train. Apart from being easy to travel by train, many facilities are also available. Therefore, Indian Railways is also considered the lifeline of the country.
People of all ages travel in trains, but do you know what are the best facilities that elderly people get on trains? In this article, we are going to tell you what facilities elderly people (senior citizens) can avail on the train.
What does senior citizen mean?
It is very important to know which people are considered senior citizens by Indian Railways. Actually, according to the rules of Indian Railways, it is said that men above 60 years of age and women above 45 years of age come under the category of senior citizens.
It is said that there is a discount of 40 percent for male senior citizens and about 50 percent for female senior citizens. This discount is available on trains like Mail, Express, Rajdhani, Janshatabdi etc.
Is a lower berth facility available?
Among the many facilities available in trains for senior citizens, the facility of the lower berth is a major facility. Under this facility, if a senior citizen buys a ticket, he can allot himself the facility of a lower berth.
Whenever the ticket form is filled and the age is written along with the name, you can choose the lower berth. In this way, a lower berth is allotted by the Railways. This facility is available for both men and women.
Do patients get to the facility by train?
Lakhs of patients travel by train every day. In such a situation, if an elderly man or woman is suffering from some disease and has to go to another city to see a doctor by train, then he can avail the same.
It is said that if a senior citizen suffering from any illness travels, he gets a seat faster than others at the time of ticket reservation. Under this, a lower berth can also be booked.
Is a wheelchair facility available on the train?
Almost every small and big railway station in the country has wheelchair facilities for senior citizens. If the senior citizen is unable to walk, the Railways can inform the concerned officer or station master that he needs a wheelchair.
When the person informs the concerned railway officer or station master of a wheelchair, the railway staff becomes present with the wheelchair. You can also book wheel chair online. However, you may have to pay a little extra for the wheelchair staff.
- Note: Whether you fall in the age of a senior citizen or not, you must have a certificate issued by the State Government or the Government of India. Age certificate is asked in the train.
