Railways withdraws implementation of Aadhar based ticketing system for senior citizens

MUMBAI: Railway ministry has decided to withdraw implementation of Aadhaar based ticketing system for reserved ticket ((both counter and e-tickets) for senior citizens.
Western Railway’s chief public relations officer Ravinder Bhakar said, “The concession to senior citizens shall not be denied only for the reason that the person does not possess Aadhaar card. However, they are required to carry some documentary proof showing their age or date of birth and have to produce it if demanded by on-board ticket checking staff.”
He clarified that senior citizens can book reserved tickets across the reservation counters as well as through internet without Aadhaar card.
Earlier, railways had decided to make Aadhaar based verification mandatory for getting concessional tickets for senior citizen with effect from April 1 and during journey senior citizen passengers has to carry any of the original documents including Aadhaar Card as notified from time to time for the purpose of identity proof.
Bhakar said, “But, now the implementation of Aadhaar based ticketing system has been withdrawn with immediate effect.”