Senior Citizens May Get Half-Price Shatabdi-Rajdhani Tickets in Budget 2026

• Union Budget 2026 might reintroduce railway ticket concessions for senior citizens, potentially offering half-price Shatabdi-Rajdhani tickets.
• The Ministry of Railways has reportedly sent a proposal to the Ministry of Finance regarding the restoration of these concessions.
• Senior citizen concessions, which offered 40% for men (60+) and 50% for women (58+), were stopped on March 20, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The previous concession was applicable across almost all classes, including Sleeper, AC Third, Second, and First Class, requiring only age input for automatic application.
• Elderly passengers are demanding the reintroduction of concessions, citing limited income post-retirement and the financial burden of rising train fares.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 may bring back railway concessions for senior citizens, offering relief with discounted train tickets.