Cancer Patient Railway Concession Rules | Concession for Cancer Patients in Train
- Cancer patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment / periodic check-up.
- 75% in Second, First class & AC chair car.
- 100% in Sleeper & AC-3 tier.
- 50% in First AC & AC-2 tier.
- One escort eligible for same element of concession (except in Sleeper & AC-3 tier where escort gets 75%).
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🎗️ Cancer Patient Railway Concession Rules – Indian Railways
Indian Railways offers generous concessions to cancer patients and one accompanying escort for travel to and from cancer hospitals across India.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Patient | Diagnosed with cancer and traveling for treatment |
| Escort | One escort allowed only if the patient is unable to travel alone |
🧾 Extent of Concession
| Class of Travel | Patient | Escort |
|---|---|---|
| Second Class (2S) | 100% | 75% |
| Sleeper Class (SL) | 100% | 75% |
| AC Chair Car / 3AC / 2AC / 1AC | 100% (in Mail/Express trains only) | 75% |
| First Class (non-AC) | 100% | 75% |
✅ Applicable on Mail/Express trains, not applicable for Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto unless specified.
🚫 No concession in Tatkal or Premium Tatkal quotas.
📌 Key Conditions
- Purpose of Travel: Must be for treatment at a recognized cancer hospital.
- Concession is allowed for round trip: From residence to hospital and back.
- Separate certificate required for each journey.
- Escort eligibility is subject to patient’s medical condition and must be certified.
📃 Required Documents
- Concession Certificate from the recognised cancer hospital, signed & stamped.
- Photo ID of the patient and escort.
- Proof of residence.
- Previous medical records (if asked) to verify repeated travel.
🧾 Booking Process
| Ticket Type | How to Book |
|---|---|
| Offline / Counter Ticket | ✅ Visit PRS reservation counter with original certificate |
| Online (IRCTC) | ❌ Not allowed — Concession not applicable online |
📆 Validity
- Valid for one journey only.
- Must be freshly certified for each booking, unless the certificate clearly mentions a valid period for ongoing treatment.
❌ Concession Not Applicable In
- Online IRCTC bookings
- Tatkal and Premium Tatkal quotas
- Private or unrecognized hospitals (unless approved by Railways)
💡 Tips for Passengers
- Carry original and photocopies of all documents.
- Concession is not valid without a stamped certificate.
- Plan ahead—get certificates from the hospital before booking.
📄 Sample Format: Concession Certificate
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. ____________, age __, is suffering from cancer and is under treatment at our hospital.
He/She is required to travel from __________ to __________ for medical treatment.
Date: _______
(Signature and Seal of Hospital with Doctor’s Name & Registration No.)
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