Pakistan Railways Concession Fares: Students 50%, Blind Passengers 50%, Children Half
Pakistan Railways lists 50% off for students and blind passengers, 40% for scouts and athletes, and half fare for children 3 to 10. See what is still unclear.
Short answer: Pakistan Railways lists a fare concession of 50% for blind persons, blind students and local students, 25% for foreign students, 40% for scouts and sports athletes, and 50% for tourists. Children aged 3 to 10 pay half fare. The pages do not say how to claim.
Many families and students in Pakistan pay full fare because nobody tells them a concession exists. The railway keeps the list on its own website, but it is easy to miss.
We read the Pakistan Railways FAQ page and its terms and conditions page on 13 October 2026. This guide repeats only what those two pages say, and it marks what they leave out.
The railway lists nine concession categories with percentages
The FAQ page has a table called "different concession provided to railway passengers". It names ten categories. Nine carry a percentage. The senior citizens row has no number next to it on the page we read.
| Category | Concession listed |
|---|---|
| Blind persons | 50% |
| Blind students | 50% |
| Local students | 50% |
| Foreign students | 25% |
| Tourists | 50% |
| Scouts and girl guides | 40% |
| Sports athletes | 40% |
| Mentally or orthopaedically disabled athletes | 50% |
| Members of the Chartered Institute of Transport, Pakistan Centre | 25% and 50% |
| Senior citizens | Listed, no percentage shown |
Children aged 3 to 10 pay half fare
The terms and conditions page says half fare applies to children between 3 and 10 years of age. It does not state a rule for children under 3 on that page, so ask the booking office before you travel with a baby.
A child over 10 is treated as an adult for fare purposes on the page we read. If your child is close to 10, carry a B-Form or other proof of age, because staff may ask.
Senior citizens get half fare on selected trains only
The terms page says half fare is applied to citizens aged 65 and more at the time of booking, in selected trains only. The page does not list those trains, so the concession may not apply to the train you want.
Ask which trains qualify before you pay. Do not assume that a CNIC showing age 65 is enough on every service. We could not confirm any rule for passengers aged 75 or more from the pages we read, so we do not claim one here.
- Pick the train and date you want.
- Ask at a reservation office whether that train carries the senior half fare.
- Show your original CNIC at booking.
- Check the fare printed on the ticket before you leave the counter.
Tourists have two figures on the same page
The table lists tourists at 50%. A separate FAQ answer about international tourists says they get a 25% concession in rail fares for all classes. The two figures differ, and the page does not explain why.
If you are a foreign visitor, treat 25% as the safer number and ask at the counter. If you are a Pakistani tourist, you may not qualify under the tourist line at all, because the page does not define the word.
The pages do not explain how to claim
Neither page we read says which office issues a concession, what papers you need, or whether you can claim online. That is the main gap, and we do not fill it with a guess.
Use this order to avoid a wasted trip.
- Call the railway helpline or visit the reservation office at your station.
- Ask what proof they want for your category, for example a student card or a disability certificate.
- Ask whether the concession works on the e-ticket site or only at the counter.
- Ask if it covers every class and every train.
- Write down the name of the officer you spoke to.
A disabled passenger may already hold a special CNIC. Our page on the disability certificate and special CNIC explains how to get one, and it is the document most likely to be asked for.
Check the fare first, then the concession
A percentage is only useful when you know the base fare. Railway fares change, and the concession is worked out on the fare for your train and class.
Read how to check Pakistan Railways fares first. If your plans change after you buy, the rules in cancelling a railway e-ticket and the ticket rules for breaking a journey still apply. For a wheelchair or a waiting room, see the station facilities.
If a booking clerk refuses a concession that the railway lists, you can follow the steps to complain to Pakistan Railways.
Common questions
Do students get a railway concession in Pakistan?
Yes, the railway FAQ lists 50% for local students and 25% for foreign students. The page does not say what proof you must show.
How much is the child fare on Pakistan Railways?
The terms page says half fare applies to children aged 3 to 10.
Is there a senior citizen concession on Pakistan Railways?
The terms page says half fare for passengers aged 65 and more, on selected trains only. The FAQ table lists senior citizens without a percentage.
Can I claim the concession on the online ticket site?
We could not confirm this. The pages do not say, so ask at a reservation office before you rely on it.
Do blind passengers get a concession?
Yes, the table lists 50% for blind persons and 50% for blind students.
Is the tourist concession 25% or 50%?
The railway pages give both figures. The table says 50% and a tourist FAQ answer says 25% for all classes, so confirm at the counter.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 13 October 2026, Pakistan time. We read the Pakistan Railways FAQ page and the terms and conditions page. The pages are undated. We did not test booking a concession ticket, and we could not confirm which trains, papers or offices apply.
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Ali Akhtar is a young and curious voice here at Pakistan Era. He is currently pursuing his A-Levels and has a growing interest in Pakistan’s changing industrial landscape and educational trends. Ali likes to write in a way that helps him explain and explore the world around him. His writing reflects the perspective of the new generation navigating the evolving trends of Pakistan where technology, youth innovation, and shifting opportunities are reshaping the country’s future.
