Arjuna awardees holding complimentary card passes, for lifelong free train travel all over India, issued by the Indian Railways in honour of their achievements in the field of sports are now entitled for travel in 2nd A/C and 3rd A/C in Rajdhani Express, and by chair car in Shatabdi Express as well.
According to the South Central Railways, earlier, Arjuna awardees were entitled for free travel in 1st class / 2nd class A/C on all trains except on Rajdhani Expresses, Shatabdi Expresses and Duronto Expresses.
The companion allowed for an Arjuna awardee when he/she attains the age of 65 years is also entitled to travel in the same class along with the awardee, in Rajdhani / Shatabdi Express.
The SCR spokespersons said that the privilege has been extended to Arjuna awardees only, and not to other sportspersons - Olympic medalists, gold medalists in Asian/Commonwealth Games, and Dronacharya awardees - who hold complimentary card passes issued by the Indian Railways. (INN)