Senior Citizen discount on trains.

crvlvr · Apr 30th, 2005, 04:52

I wasn't making any allegation. I was just trying to clarify -- as Shimla pointed out. and then based on Shimla's comment:

Quote:

No proof of age is asked for at the time of booking. Normally, the TTE on the train also does not ask for proof.

I was surprised that the railways were expecting the "honor system" to work in India.

Personally, I think foreign tourists should avail every possible discount they can India -- given that they are charged higher "foreigner" rates in many places.

wonderwomanusa · Apr 30th, 2005, 05:15

I was never asked for proof of age on the train, but buying tickets for foreigners' quota meant I had to show my passport every time -- and that confirms my age.

The senior discount was a nice little gift from Mom India to me!

willj · Nov 9th, 2008, 05:55

Agree with Wonderwoman, first time in India in 2002 we were booking tickets and the clerk checking the passports said 'over 60?', I said yes and he carried on typing away and then said sign here, and that was it, OAP discount without asking. Obviously he saw age from passport and he also made a remark about Father and Son? Good Boy' I think he said!!!!!!

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 4,261	I was never asked for proof of age on the train, but buying tickets for foreigners' quota meant I had to show my passport every time -- and that confirms my age. The senior discount was a nice little gift from Mom India to me!

Nov 9th, 2008, 05:55	#18
willj Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 36	Agree with Wonderwoman, first time in India in 2002 we were booking tickets and the clerk checking the passports said 'over 60?', I said yes and he carried on typing away and then said sign here, and that was it, OAP discount without asking. Obviously he saw age from passport and he also made a remark about Father and Son? Good Boy' I think he said!!!!!!