SHORT ANSWER:
Senior citizens are eligible for concessions on train fares as per Indian Railways rules.
DETAILS:
- Senior citizens aged 60 years and above for men and 58 years and above for women can avail of a 40% concession in fare for all classes except for the special trains.
- The concession is applicable for both reserved and unreserved tickets.
- The concession is not applicable on certain trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a passenger is found traveling without a valid concession ticket, they may be fined and required to pay the difference in fare.
SOURCE:
- Indian Railways Concession Rules
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