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Indian Railways Concessions For Persons With Disabilities: A Complete Guide

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 04-04-2025 at 3:31 PM

Indian Railways manages the biggest railway system globally to help everyone access transportation. The railway service offers discounts on fares and special reserved space, as well as new equipment made for passengers with disabilities. This article reviews every advantage offered to help disabled travellers move through the transportation system with their escorts.

Fare Concessions For Persons With Disabilities

The table below details fare concessions available for persons with disabilities in India. It includes information on the type of disability, the percentage of concession offered, and the applicable modes of transport. This helps ensure affordable and accessible travel for eligible individuals.

Category of Disability	Concession Rate	Applicable Classes	Escort Concession
Orthopedically Handicapped/Paraplegic (Travelling with an Escort)	75%	Second Class, Sleeper, First Class, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier	Yes (Same concession)
	50%	AC 2-tier, First AC	Yes (Same concession)
	25%	AC 3-tier and AC Chair Car (Rajdhani/Shatabdi)	Yes (Same concession)
Mentally Retarded (Travelling with an Escort)	75%	Second Class, Sleeper, First Class, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier	Yes (Same concession)
	50%	AC 2-tier, First AC	Yes (Same concession)
Blind (Travelling Alone or with an Escort)	75%	Second Class, Sleeper, First Class, AC Chair Car, AC 3-tier	Yes (Same concession)
	50%	AC 2-tier, First AC	Yes (Same concession)
Deaf & Speech Impaired (Travelling Alone or with an Escort)	50%	Second Class, Sleeper, First Class	Yes (Same concession)

Season Tickets: Persons with disabilities and their escorts receive a 50% concession in Monthly Season Tickets (MST) and Quarterly Season Tickets (QST).

Reservation Quota & Berth Allocation

To ensure comfortable travel, Indian Railways has allocated special reservation quotas and berth priorities:

Facility	Details
Sleeper Class Quota	Two berths in Sleeper Class reserved for differently-abled passengers and their escorts.
Lower Berth Allocation	At least one lower berth is allocated to the passenger, with a nearby berth for the escort.

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Special Coaches For Accessibility

Indian Railways has introduced specially designed coaches to facilitate easy travel:

Coach Type	Features
SLRD Coaches	Wide entrance doors, spacious compartments, wheelchair-accessible lavatories, two lower berths for disabled passengers, and an upper berth for escorts.
Garib Rath Trains	Equipped with power cars featuring restrooms and designated compartments for persons with disabilities.

Station Amenities For Differently-Abled Passengers

Our organisation brings these facilities to make railway stations more accessible for everyone:

Ramps with Railings: Installed at major stations for smooth wheelchair access.
Designated Parking: The station provides disabled passengers with parking spaces close to building entrances.
Non-Slip Walkways: Passengers who use mobility aids find walking surfaces that are designed to prevent slips safer to use.
Accessible Drinking Water Taps: Installed at appropriate heights for wheelchair users.
Ground Floor Restrooms: The ground floor restrooms have special design elements made for simple accessibility.
Help Desks: "May I Help You" booths for assistance.
Lifts & Escalators: Special elevators serve several stations to help passengers reach their platform levels.
Braille Signage: Braille signs help visually challenged people travel smoothly.
Wheelchair Assistance: Available on request at major stations.

Also Read: Ensuring Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities In Jammu

How To Avail Railway Concessions?

Disabled travellers can obtain these benefits by completing the following process steps.

Step 1: Get your medical disability recognised by a certified medical authority.

Step 2: Come to the nearest reservation office with supporting documents.

Original and photocopy of disability certificate
Government ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
Passport-size photograph

Step 3: Customers need to complete the Concession Form by visiting the railway office or the IRCTC Website.

Step 4: Present your documents to the railway station worker to check them.

Step 5: Concession Card Issued (if applicable), allowing easier booking for future travel.

IRCTC needs customers to log their concession eligibility before they can use their discounts during online ticket purchases.

Conclusion

Indian Railways helps disabled passengers more with comfort and cheap bookings through their expanded services for stations and staff. Indian Railways supports accessibility for differently-abled people so they can travel comfortably and with respect. People who meet the requirements should take advantage of these concessions while supporting development in transportation services for those with disabilities.

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