Pass Rules

Indian Railways issue free passes and concessional Tickets called Privilege Ticket Orders (PTO) for railway employees. Not all the passes for railway staff are free.

Companion in lieu of attendant

  • The facility of a Companion will be provided only on I/I A post-retirement complimentary pass of retired railway servants who are above the age of 65 years if there is already a provision to carry an Attendant as per the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986.*
  • The facility of a Companion in lieu of attendant will be permitted only when the pass holder and/or eligible members of family above the age of 65 years is travelling along with the Companion in Sleeper class / II class.