Calls for Railway Concession Resumption and Improved Safety at Lok Sabha Debate

Independent MP Pappu Yadav urged the government to resume the 50 per cent train fare concession for senior citizens and journalists, which was discontinued during the Covid pandemic. He also emphasized improving train safety and suggested a separate budget for the Railways.

Independent MP Pappu Yadav urged the government to resume the 50 per cent train fare concession for senior citizens and journalists, which was discontinued during the Covid pandemic.

Participating in the debate on Demands for Grants for Railways in Lok Sabha, Yadav stressed the importance of improving train safety due to increasing rail accidents. He also called for more general compartments and basic amenities in trains.

Before the COVID-19 lockdown, the Indian Railways offered a 50 per cent fare concession for senior citizens and accredited journalists. Yadav also appealed for a 75 per cent concession for students traveling for competitive exams and concessions for theatre artists.