{"id":1292252,"date":"2025-03-20T07:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T01:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1292252"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T01:55:16","slug":"lower-berths-only-for-women-senior-citizens-confirms-railways-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/lower-berths-only-for-women-senior-citizens-confirms-railways-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower Berths Only For Women, Senior Citizens, Confirms Railways Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced Indian Railways&#8217; commitment to providing inclusive and comfortable travel experiences. Responding in Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw highlighted the ongoing measures to allocate lower berths for senior citizens, female passengers aged 45 years and above, and pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1292262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-20-at-7.22.21\u202fAM-2048x1092.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers are automatically allotted lower berths, subject to availability, even without explicitly selecting the option during booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dedicated Quotas for Lower Berths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To cater to the needs of senior citizens and specially-abled passengers, the following quotas have been established:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sleeper Class:<\/strong> Six to seven lower berths per coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3AC (Air Conditioned 3 Tier):<\/strong> Four to five lower berths per coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2AC (Air Conditioned 2 Tier):<\/strong> Three to four lower berths per coach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These quotas are applied depending on the number of coaches on the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Provisions for Persons with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways ensures four reserved berths in Sleeper Class, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/travel\/indian-railways-big-update-more-lower-berths-for-senior-citizens-women-speciallyabled-101742393094730.html\">including two lower berths<\/a>. Similarly, four lower berths in 3AC\/3E and four seats in Reserved Second Sitting (2S) or Air-Conditioned Chair Car (CC) are available for persons with disabilities. This provision is applicable on all mail, express, and premium trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi, whether passengers avail concessions or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Onboard Adjustment for Convenience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of vacant lower berths during the journey, preference is given to senior citizens, specially-abled passengers, and pregnant women who may have initially been assigned middle or upper berths. This ensures their comfort and convenience while traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commitment to Comfortable and Inclusive Travel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Vaishnaw reiterated Indian Railways&#8217; dedication to providing seamless and inclusive travel experiences. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these enhanced facilities for safer and more comfortable journeys. With these proactive measures, Indian Railways continues to prioritize the needs of its passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.informalnewz.com\/railways-changed-the-rule-of-lower-berth-now-passengers-will-get-double-comfort-in-travel-details-here\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced Indian Railways&#8217; commitment to providing inclusive and comfortable travel experiences. Responding in Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw highlighted the ongoing measures to allocate lower berths for senior citizens, female passengers aged 45 years and above, and pregnant women. 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