Railfan , being a senior citizen myself, I am not in favour of these concessions. I feel that IR is offering too many concessions to all and sundry. Now the temple management committee is clamouring for 50% concession for pilgrims visiting SHIRDI. What nonsense ? Where does all this end ? IR cannot go on pricing services below cost and still cater to incessant demands for CLEANER, FASTER and SAFER rail services. Why should aged people get concessions for rail travel ? This is an issue on which I would like to spark off a healthy debate. And why are you as a youngster championing the cause for more concessions for the veterans like me ? :)