The Railways has decided to extend the free rail travel facility to Arjuna awardee sportspersons in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains.

Earlier, the complimentary card passes of Arjuna awardees was only valid for travel in the 1st and 2nd Class AC in mail and express trains. However, the facility is not available in Duronto trains and Metro Railway.

A statement issued in New Delhi today said a circular of Railway Board had been sent to all the Zonal Railways for implementation. The said Pass entitles the Arjuna Awardee Sportspersons life-long free travel for self only.