{"id":1769,"date":"2025-08-13T04:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1769"},"modified":"2025-08-13T04:46:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:46:56","slug":"railway-concession-for-blind-railway-concession-for-visually-impaired","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-concession-for-blind-railway-concession-for-visually-impaired\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Concession for Blind | Railway Concession for Visually Impaired"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Concession for Blind | Railway Concession for Visually Impaired<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose<\/td>\n\n
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  • 75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class,\u00a0 \u00a0AC-3\u00a0 \u00a0tier,\u00a0 \u00a0AC\u00a0\u00a0 Chair Car.<\/li>\n
  • 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier.<\/li>\n
  • 25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi trains.<\/li>\n
  • 50%\u00a0 \u00a0in\u00a0 \u00a0First\u00a0 \u00a0and\u00a0 \u00a0Second class \u00a0Monthly \u00a0season \u00a0ticket\u00a0& Quarterly season ticket.<\/li>\n
  • One escort is also eligible for same element of concession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Click the Link:Concession Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Here\u2019s a clear overview of railway fare concessions for blind or visually impaired persons in India<\/strong>, including eligibility, applicable discounts, and how to apply:<\/p>\n

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Eligibility and Scope of Concession<\/h2>\n
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  • Who qualifies?<\/strong>
    \nConcessions are available to individuals classified as visually impaired<\/em>, specifically those with 100% blindness<\/strong>\u2014total absence of sight, or certified visual acuity of less than 3\/60 (10\/200) in the better eye, or visual field below 10\u00b0, as per WHO criteria.<\/li>\n
  • Persons with partial or low vision do not<\/strong> currently qualify for this concession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Concession Rates Across Classes<\/h2>\n

    Eligible passengers may receive discounts as follows:<\/p>\n

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    • 75% concession<\/strong> on:\n
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      • Second Class (both reserved and unreserved)<\/li>\n
      • Sleeper Class<\/li>\n
      • First Class<\/li>\n
      • AC-3 Tier<\/li>\n
      • AC Chair Car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • 50% concession<\/strong> on:\n
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        • First AC (1A)<\/li>\n
        • AC-2 Tier (2A)<\/li>\n
        • Monthly and Quarterly season tickets in First and Second Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • 25% concession<\/strong> on:\n
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          • AC-3 Tier and AC Chair Car in Rajdhani\/Shatabdi trains (if traveling alone)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Escort benefit<\/strong>: An escort accompanying the Traveller with Visual Impairment is also eligible for the same concession<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            How to Avail the Concession<\/h2>\n
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            1. Obtain a Railway Concession Certificate<\/strong>, issued by:\n
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              • A government doctor or registered medical practitioner, or<\/li>\n
              • Heads of institutions for the blind recognized by the Ministry of Welfare or the State\u2019s Social Welfare Department
                \nThe certificate must be duly attested by a Gazetted Officer (e.g., MP, MLA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Documents needed<\/strong>:\n
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                • Passport-sized photograph<\/li>\n
                • Disability certificate<\/li>\n
                • Attested concession certificate<\/li>\n
                • [Proof of identity and date of birth as required for e-ticketing]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Application methods<\/strong>:\n
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                  • For e-ticketing<\/strong>: Visit the Commercial Branch of the nearest Divisional Railway Manager\u2019s (DRM) Office with all documents to obtain a photo-identity card<\/strong>. This card allows you to book tickets online via IRCTC by entering its number, and you must carry the original card during travel.<\/li>\n
                  • For counter bookings<\/strong>: Present all required documents and the card (if issued) at the counter when purchasing the ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Validity<\/strong>: The concession certificate\/card remains valid for five years<\/strong>, after which it must be renewed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                    \n

                    Real-World Insights from Users<\/h2>\n

                    \u201cDivyangjan concessions are available both online and offline. Concession rates apply to base fare only; reservation and superfast charges are extra\u2026\u201d<\/strong>
                    \n\u2014 A PwD traveler shared that a 75% concession applies to AC Chair Car, Second Seating, Sleeper, and 3AC; 50% for 2AC; 1AC possibly 25\u201350%. They used a Railways-approved Divyangjan ID card for booking.<\/p>\n

                    \u201cThe Person with Disability (PwD) quota, if available, can be useful\u2014especially when checking for seats in charts.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

                    These firsthand accounts align with official guidelines, and stress the importance of having the correct documentation and PwD-specific identification.<\/p>\n

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                    Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                    Aspect<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                    Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n100% visually impaired (total blindness, or severe acuity\/field loss)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Classes Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n2nd, Sleeper, 1st, 3A, Chair \u2013 75%; 2A & 1A \u2013 50%; Rajdhani\/Shatabdi 3A\/Chair \u2013 25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Escort Concession<\/strong><\/td>\nYes, same rate as the visually impaired person<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Required Documents<\/strong><\/td>\nCertificate from authorized medical authority, attested, plus photo ID<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Booking Modes<\/strong><\/td>\ne-ticket (via identity card from DRM office) or counter with documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Validity<\/strong><\/td>\n5 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                    Not Covered<\/strong><\/td>\nPersons with partial or low vision (less than 100%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                    \n

                    In Summary<\/h3>\n

                    Indian Railways extends meaningful travel discounts to totally blind passengers and escorts<\/strong>, making rail travel significantly more accessible. The process is formalized and widely available, but hinges on accurate documentation and adherence to booking guidelines\u2014especially for online reservations. Partial visual impairment is currently not eligible under existing rules.<\/p>\n

                    Need help navigating the application process, finding the right forms, or understanding how to book a ticket? I\u2019m happy to assist!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Railway Concession for Blind | Railway Concession for Visually Impaired Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose 75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class,\u00a0 \u00a0AC-3\u00a0 \u00a0tier,\u00a0 \u00a0AC\u00a0\u00a0 Chair Car. 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier. 25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi trains. 50%\u00a0 \u00a0in\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1769","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1769"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1769\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}