{"id":1821,"date":"2025-07-25T05:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1821"},"modified":"2025-07-25T05:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T05:28:54","slug":"concession-in-train-tickets-to-transgender","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/concession-in-train-tickets-to-transgender\/","title":{"rendered":"Concession in Train Tickets to Transgender"},"content":{"rendered":"

Concession in Train Tickets to Transgender<\/strong><\/p>\n

EASTERN RAILWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

40% CONCESSION IN PASSENGER FARE TO TRANSGENDER SENIOR CITIZENS (60 YEARS & ABOVE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian Railways has decided to grant 40% concession in passenger fare to Transgender (T) senior citizens of the age of 60 years & above. It is an interim measure till finalization of uniform policy by Ministry of Law & Justice.<\/p>\n

It is reiterated that concession is already admissible to men senior citizen of the age of 60 years & above and in case women senior citizens of the age of 58 years and above of Indian Nationality.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know about concessions for transgender passengers on Indian Railways<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\u26a7 Third Gender Recognition by Railways<\/h2>\n
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  • Following the April 2025 Supreme Court ruling in NALSA vs. Union of India<\/strong>, transgender persons were recognized as a third gender<\/strong> with the right to self-identification.<\/li>\n
  • Since November 2025<\/strong>, Indian Railways and IRCTC offer \u201cTransgender\u201d<\/strong> (T) as a gender option on reservation and cancellation forms, both online and offline. Tickets issued in this category are charged at full adult fare<\/strong>, without any added or reduced cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83e\uddd3 Fare Concession for Transgender Senior Citizens<\/h2>\n
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    • From January 1, 2025<\/strong>, transgender persons aged 60 years and above<\/strong> are eligible for a 40% discount<\/strong> on passenger fares\u2014identical to the concession given to male senior citizens (female senior citizens get 50%).<\/li>\n
    • Senior concession is applicable to passenger base fare only; surcharges and reservation fees (e.g. Tatkal, superfast charges) are paid in full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \u2757 Concessions for Other Categories<\/h2>\n
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      • As of now, no specific concession<\/strong> is offered for transgender passengers who are under 60<\/strong> or belong to other categories like students, patients, or senior citizens (except the 40% concession for seniors).<\/li>\n
      • Other cross-cutting concessions (e.g. students, Divyangjan) are not automatically extended<\/strong> to transgender individuals unless physically eligible under that category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83e\uddbd Disability (Divyangjan) Concession Policy<\/h2>\n
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        • Persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) \u2014 regardless of gender identity \u2014 can avail concession rates (e.g., 75% off for 3AC, 50% for 2AC\/1AC<\/strong>) by presenting a valid Railway-approved disability ID<\/strong>. This applies to walking aids, wheelchair users, and others covered by the Disability Act.<\/li>\n
        • This concession is separate<\/strong> from gender-based concessions, and all transgender individuals with eligible disabilities may claim it under standard rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Passenger Category<\/th>\nAge<\/th>\nGender Identity<\/th>\nEligible Fare Concession<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Transgender (third gender)<\/td>\n\u2265 60<\/td>\nAny<\/td>\n40% off base fare<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Transgender (third gender)<\/td>\n< 60<\/td>\nAny<\/td>\nNo standard concession<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Person with disability (Divyangjan)<\/td>\nAny<\/td>\nAny<\/td>\nDisability concession applies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Student \/ senior citizen \/ patient<\/td>\nAny<\/td>\nIf eligible<\/td>\nAs per standard category rules<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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          \u2705 Practical Tips<\/h2>\n
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          • While booking via IRCTC, select gender \u201cT (Transgender)\u201d<\/strong> if you identify as third gender. No extra charges\u2014adult fare applies normally.<\/li>\n
          • To claim the senior concession<\/strong>, select Transgender gender and ensure age is entered as \u2265\u202f60<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • For disability concessions<\/strong>, carry your railway Disability Certificate<\/strong> or Divyangjan ID number during ticket booking or at PRS counter.<\/li>\n
          • If a clerk or TTE questions the ticket\u2019s gender field, you may approach the PRS counter for a written endorsement or correction beforehand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Need Assistance?<\/h3>\n

            Would you like help with any of the following?<\/p>\n

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            • Calculating eligible fare for a specific journey based on age\/gender\/disability?<\/li>\n
            • Applying for a Divyangjan ID<\/strong> or understanding the documentation needed for senior concession?<\/li>\n
            • Step-by-step instructions to book your ticket via IRCTC or at the station counter?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              I\u2019m happy to help further!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Concession in Train Tickets to Transgender EASTERN RAILWAY 40% CONCESSION IN PASSENGER FARE TO TRANSGENDER SENIOR CITIZENS (60 YEARS & ABOVE) Indian Railways has decided to grant 40% concession in passenger fare to Transgender (T) senior citizens of the age of 60 years & above. It is an interim measure till finalization of uniform policy […]<\/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-1821","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1821","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=1821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1821\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}