Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian Railways has implemented restrictions on travel, including the closure of several amenities. While most services have resumed and passenger numbers have recovered, senior citizen concessions, discontinued during the pandemic, remain suspended. This has sparked widespread discontent. Despite massive investments in infrastructure upgrades, the Railways has...
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neglected to reinstate these concessions, leading to several protests and appeals from various groups. Despite generating huge revenue from various sources, including passenger fares, freight, advertising, parking, catering, and digital boards, the Railways has not restored these concessions for senior citizens. Dr. Praveen Dabli, former member of the Regional Advisory Committee of South East Central Railway, has urged the Railway Ministry to reinstate these concessions urgently, emphasizing the importance of senior citizens and their need for affordable travel.