'How Much Subsidy Does Every Passenger Get On Rail Tickets?' Rahul Gandhi Asked A Question In Parliament, Railway Minister Gave This Answer
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav answered Rahul Gandhi's question on senior citizen concessions in the Lok Sabha. He said that Indian Railways gives an average of 45 subsidies to each passenger, resulting in a subsidy of ₹60,466 crore in 2023-24. Vaishnav also clarified that special exemptions continue to be given to several categories like persons with disabilities, patients and students. He described the fares of Vande Bharat trains as economical at the international level.