Railway Concession for Patients

Railway Concession for Patients – Railway-concession-form-for-cancer-patients

Cancer patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment / periodic check-up.

75% in 2nd, 1st class & AC chair car
100% in SL & 3AC
50% in 1AC & 2 AC
One escort eligible for same element of concession (except in SL & 3AC where escort gets 75%)

Railway Ticket Concession Form for Cancer Patients in PDF File – Click Here

Thalassemia patients travelling alone or with escort for treatment / periodic check-up

75% in 2nd, SL, 1st Class, 3AC, AC chair Car

Heart patients travelling alone or with an escort for heart surgery

50% in 1AC and 2 AC

Kidney patients travelling alone or with an escort for kidney transplant Operation / Dialysis

One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

Haemophilia Patients – severe & moderate form of disease – travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical check up.

75% in 2nd, SL, 1st Class, 3 AC, AC chair Car
One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

T.B. / Lupas Valgaris patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment / periodical check-up

75% in 2nd, SL and 1st Class
One escort is also eligible for same element of concession
11. Non-infectious Leprosy patients – for treatment / periodical check-up.
75% in 2nd, SL and 1st Class
One escort is also eligible for same element of concession

AIDS patients – for treatment / check-up at nominated ART Centres.

50% in 2nd Class

Ostomy patients – travelling for any purpose.

50% in MST & QST
One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.

Sickle cell Anaemia – for treatment / periodical check-up

50% In Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier classes

Aplastic Anaemia – for treatment / periodical check-up.

50% In Sleeper, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier classes.

Railway ticket concession for Cancer Patient, Paraplegic persons, Heart patients, Kidney Patient Fare details & Concession Form (Railway Concession Form APPENDIX 1/17) PDF Download – Click Here

Railway Concession Form for Patients and Cerificate in PDF Download – Click Here

Here’s a detailed and up-to-date overview of railway fare concessions for patients in India, including eligible conditions, concession rates, procedure, and practical insights:

Contents

1 Eligibility: Who Can Avail Medical Concessions?
2 Concession Rates by Class & Condition
3 How to Avail the Concession
- 3.1 Step-by-Step:
4 Real-World Experiences
5 Key Summary Table
- 5.1 In Summary

Eligibility: Who Can Avail Medical Concessions?

Indian Railways provides fare concessions to patients traveling for treatment or periodic check-ups in various health categories. Eligible conditions include:

Cancer (malignant diseases)
Thalassemia major
Heart disease (surgery-related travel)
Kidney patients (dialysis or transplant)
Hemophilia (moderate to severe)
TB / Lupus vulgaris
Non-infectious leprosy
AIDS (travel to ART centers)
Ostomy patients
Sickle-cell anemia
Aplastic anemia

Concession Rates by Class & Condition

Concessions apply to basic fare only—station charges and reservation fees are extra. A single escort accompanying the patient also receives the same discount, with some exceptions:

Condition	2nd / Sleeper / 1st / 3AC / Chair Car	1AC / 2AC	Notes
Cancer	75%	50%	100% for Sleeper & 3AC for patient; escort gets 75% there
Thalassemia, Heart, Kidney, Haemophilia	75%	50%	Escort gets same concession
TB / Lupas / Non-infectious Leprosy	75%	N/A	Escort eligible
AIDS	50% in 2nd Class	N/A	For treatment at designated ART centers
Ostomy	N/A in travel; 50% for MST / QST	N/A	Escort eligible for same
Sickle-cell / Aplastic Anemia	50% in Sleeper, 2AC, 3AC, Chair Car	N/A	Escort eligible

How to Avail the Concession

Step-by-Step:

Obtain a Medical Concession Certificate
— Must be issued by a recognized hospital (e.g., a government/registered hospital), indicating reason, travel details, and validity. For TB patients, there’s a standard form (Appendix 1/15) with a 3-month validity.
Visit the Railway Reservation Counter (Offline)
At the counter, submit the concession form along with the reservation request to get discounted tickets. Note: Premium trains like Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Vande Bharat may be excluded from these concessions.
Online Booking
The process is less streamlined online; medical concessions may not be reflected automatically. It’s advisable to book offline.
Escorts follow the same documentation process and receive the same rate (noted above).

Real-World Experiences

“Yes there is [a concession]. Full free for the patient; 50% for the attendant. Differs in 3AC and 2AC.” — Passenger noting experiences with cancer-status travel concessions.

“The concession is still there, but medical quota for confirmed tickets has been removed… so getting a confirmed accommodation is a challenge.” — A reminder that financial discount remains, but confirmed ticket privileges have been largely discontinued.

“Applying for UDID railway card isn’t accepted for Thalassemia; generate concession forms each time from your hematologist.” — Highlights how UDID may not cover patient categories, requiring manual concession forms.

Key Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Eligible Patients	Cancer, Thalassemia, Heart, Kidney, Hemophilia, TB/Lupus, Leprosy, AIDS, Ostomy, Sickle-cell, Aplastic anemia
Concession Range	50% to 100%, depending on condition and class (set out above)
Escort Eligibility	Yes, usually same concession
Booking Mode	Mostly via offline PRS with medical certificate
Premium Trains	Often exempt from concessions and quotas; confirmed ticket quota largely removed
Validity of Forms	Varies; e.g., TB certificate valid for 3 months; others depend on hospital discretion

In Summary

Indian Railways extends significant fare concessions to various patient categories, making healthcare travel more affordable. While financial discounts up to 100% exist (especially for Sleeper/3AC and cancer), challenges remain with confirmed booking preferences no longer being granted via medical quota. Official documentation and offline reservation methods remain central to access these benefits.

Need help locating the specific concession form, knowing your nearest eligible issuing hospital, or navigating the PRS process? I’d be happy to assist further.