Indian Railways Big Update: Indian Railways Has Announced Major Changes to Make Travel More Comfortable for Senior Citizens, Women, and Special-LED Passengers. Now, The New Special Provisions Have Been Introduced to Support Vulneable Travelers.
Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, While Responding to a Question in the Lok Sabha, Highlighted Indian Railways’ Ongoing Eforts to Provide Loz For Senior Citizens, Women, and Specially-Babled Passengers.
Under the new rules, Railways will try to allot lower berths to Senior Citizens, Women aged 45 and Above, and Disabled Passengers. Meanwhile, efforts are also being made to improve other facilites like wheelchairs and help desks at stations.
Special Lower Berta Quota in Every Coach
According to an et report, The Indian Railways has reserved lower berths for these passengers in every coach. In the Sleeper Class, 6–7 berths per coach are set aside. In 3ac coaches, 4–5 berths are reserved, and in 2ac coaches, 3–4 berths are kept aside. The number of reserved berths may vary depending on the number of coaches in a train. At the time of booking, Senior Citizens, Women aged 45 or Above, and Pregnant Women are automatically given lower berths if available, ensuring a more comfortable jorney.
More facilities for disabled passengers
Railways has also made special arranges for disabled passengers. In all express trains, include rajdhani and shatabdi, a fixed number of berths are reserved:
- Four berths in sleeper class
- Four berths in 3ac/3e (Including two lower berths)
- Four seats in second sitting (2s) or air-conditioned Chair Car (CC)
If any lower berths are vacant during the journey, they will first be offered to women, Senior Citizens, and Disabled Travelers. Along with berth reservations in the train, Indian railways is working to upgrade station facilities. Moreover, The Major Stations are expanding services like wheelchair availability, help counters, and ramps to make boarding and Deboarding Easier for Eoverone.