Previously, the recipients of Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra awardees, along with the widows of posthumous gallantry awardees were entitled to lifelong free rail travel in 1st AC Class/2nd AC Class, who could take along one companion.
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