Traveling with Indian Railways as a senior citizen comes with unique benefits that many people are unaware of. Here's a detailed look at three exclusive facilities designed to make their journey comfortable and hassle-free.
Indian Railways prioritizes allocating lower berths to senior citizens during reservation. For men aged 60 and above and women aged 58 and above, the system automatically assigns a lower berth if available. Women above 45 years of age can also avail of this benefit under certain conditions.
If a lower berth isn't available during booking, senior citizens can request the Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to reassign an empty one during the journey. Railways ensure that unoccupied lower berths are allocated to elderly passengers after some basic formalities.
To ensure comfort, Indian Railways reserves six lower berths per sleeper coach and three lower berths in AC 2-tier and AC 3-tier coaches for senior citizens. Additionally, on premium trains like Rajdhani and Duronto Express, a larger number of berths are earmarked for elderly travelers.
Senior citizens traveling in metro cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai also enjoy reserved seating in local trains. Major stations offer facilities like wheelchairs and porters (for a nominal fee), further enhancing the travel experience.
Whether you're planning a long-distance journey or a quick ride in a local train, Indian Railways has thoughtfully designed these perks to cater to senior citizens. Be sure to leverage them for a more comfortable trip!
