Indian Railways has launched many good facilities to make the journey of elderly passengers (senior citizens) easy and comfortable. These include things like reservation of lower berths and separate ticket counters. With these steps, the elderly are getting a lot of convenience in traveling. Railways say that in the last few years, crores of people have traveled by train, including a large number of senior citizens.
Special arrangement of lower berth
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has informed that now Elderly and 45 years or older women In trains for Arrangements to reserve lower berths automatically Has been done However, this seat depends on the vacancy (availability). Its purpose is to give them a safe and convenient travel experience.
In which class, how much lower berth quota?
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Sleeper class: 6 to 7 low berths in every coach
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3AC (AC 3-Tier): 4 to 5 low berths in every coach
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2AC (AC 2-Tier): 3 to 4 low berths in every coach
(It also depends on how many coaches of that class in the Kota train)
Not only this, if a lower berth is empty during the journey, then it too on the basis of priority There is a rule to give to a needy elderly, disabled or pregnant woman. Second class coaches of local trains (suburban section) have also provided space for the elderly.
Railway subsidy
Railways say that it tries to provide cheap travel facilities to all the people of the society. Railways close passenger tickets in 2022-23 Rs 57,000 crore subsidy (discount) Was given That is, every person traveling in railway average 46% concession Get
other facilities:
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Separate ticket counter: For ticket booking (passenger reservation system – PRS) at railway stations Separate counter They are also being provided so that the elderly do not have to wait too much in the line. These counters are opened according to demand and availability of space.
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Battery vehicles: To help the elderly, disabled, sick passengers and pregnant women at some special and big stations Battery operated Vehicles – Bovs The facility has also been started.
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Wheelchair and other help: At stations Wheelchair Have also been made available. Apart from this, facilities such as ramps, lifts, escalators (automatic stairs) and ‘I help booths’ are also being provided for help.
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