Various passenger amenities/facilities have been provided at railway stations for the convenience of the passengers. These are augmented on regular basis. During the year 2006-07, Railways spent Rs. 407.9 crore on various passenger amenities works. During the current year budgetary provisions of Rs. 493 crore under Passenger Amenities Head has been made.
Certain special amenities/facilities have been accorded by the Railways for senior citizens/single women/physical challenged persons, which are as under:-
i) Concession for senior citizens/physically challenged persons.
ii) Attaching of special designed SLRD coaches exclusively for handicapped passengers.
iii) Earmarking of a combined quota of 2 lower berths per coach in sleeper class, AC 3 Tier and AC 2-Tier classes for senior citizens, female passengers above 45 years of age and above and pregnant women, when traveling alone.
iv) Earmarking of quota of 6 berths in sleeper class exclusively for ladies, irrespective of age, when traveling alone or in a group.
v) Earmarking of unreserved accommodation for ladies in various trains (both suburban and non-suburban).
vi) Wheel chairs.
vii) Separate booking counter.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today
Augmentation of Passenger Amenities
