Railways imposed restrictions on the rules of many exemptions, Railway officials are saying that the policies are correct.

New Delhi. Pakistan Railways has implemented a controversial change in its concession policy. A decision which is going to impact thousands of passengers across the country. These changed measures have significantly limited fare discounts and withdrawn many old benefits, raising concerns about rising travel costs. Sama TV reports that officials are justifying the changes as part of efforts to control and streamline the use of the concession. The new policy sets a strict upper limit of 50 per cent on all concessions. This means passengers will no longer be able to avail discounts of more than half the ticket price. This is a sharp departure from the earlier provisions which provided more generous relief in certain categories.

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Pakistani officials claim the limit will bring uniformity, but for many travelers it is a sign of travel becoming less affordable. In another significant change, eligible passengers are now limited to just 10 discounted one-way journeys per year. This limit on usage is intended to ensure a controlled distribution of benefits, but it may pose a hardship to frequent travelers who rely on these exemptions for essential trips. This new policy will be applicable to all trains and categories, ensuring uniform compliance across the railway network. However, many premium and privately managed services are excluded from this concession scheme. Trains such as the Green Line, Pak Business, Shah Hussain Express and other outsourced services will no longer offer concessional fares, effectively reducing access to discounts on higher class travel options, as reported by Sama TV. Perhaps the most controversial change is the immediate abolition of the 50 per cent concession given to the first spouse. This widely used benefit has been completely phased out, reflecting a broader tightening of policies. Many consider this to be insensitive to the needs of passengers.