The claim
Indian railways announced a new policy that gives 50% concession on trains tickets for senior citizens.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that Indian Railways withdrew senior-citizen concessions in March 2020 and had not officially announced their restoration. It says the Railway Minister had repeatedly stated there were no plans to reintroduce them, citing financial constraints.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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