There is often a rush to get tickets on the railways. Passengers with reservations sit comfortably in their seats, but the real rush is seen in the general coach. When there is a lot of crowd, passengers of general coaches often go and camp in the nearby disabled coach. But is it legally right to do so? This question arises in the minds of many people is it legal to travel in a disabled coach if they have a general ticket? Let us tell you and clear all the doubts about it.
Occupation of disabled bogies
The government makes separate arrangements in the railways to provide facilities to disabled people. But many times those who should get the benefit of these arrangements are not able to get it and disabled people are deprived of this right. The railways have reserved bogies for the disabled in the train, which are placed on both sides of the train. Due to the small platform at small stations, the disabled are not able to reach there. If they reach there sometimes, they are forced to get disappointed and board other coaches as the coaches are already filled with passengers from other classes.
Know what the rules say.
When the coaches meant for the disabled are empty, it is not acceptable for general passengers to enter them. According to the rules of the railways, only the disabled and their companions can sit in these coaches, apart from this no one else is allowed to enter this coach. If someone else is found sitting in this coach, the railways can issue a challan against him.
This is how action is taken.
Regarding the intrusion of general passengers in the coaches meant for the disabled, the senior officials of the railway division say that general passengers sitting in the coaches meant for the disabled is a crime. The responsibility of the coaches meant for the disabled lies with the guard of the train. As soon as the guard gives a memo to the RPF, the RPF immediately starts taking action against the general passengers sitting in the coaches meant for the disabled.
(PC: Freepik)
