Indian Railways provides concessions on train tickets for patients and disabled individuals. Patients with specific medical conditions like cancer, thalassemia, heart surgery, kidney disease, tuberculosis, anemia, hemophilia, and leprosy (non-contagious) are eligible for varying discounts based on their class of travel. The discount can be up to 100% in SL/3A class...
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for cancer patients, and their accompanying person also gets the same concession. Other conditions qualify for discounts ranging from 50% to 75%. To avail this benefit, passengers need to present a medical certificate at the reservation counter for patients or a disability certificate for disabled individuals. The concession is applicable only for journeys exceeding 300 km, and it is not available online except for disabled individuals who can book tickets online with their disability certificate.