Earmarked Accomodtion in Trains for Women Passengers

Earmarked Accomodtion in Trains for Women Passengers 

For the convenience of female passengers, Railways have earmarked following accommodation in trains : 

•A reservation quota of six berths in Sleeper Class has been earmarked in almost all long distance Mail/Express trains for ladies irrespective of age travelling alone or in a group of female passengers. 

•In all trains having reserved sleeping accommodation, a combined quota of four lower berths per coach in Sleeper Class and two lower berths per coach in AC 3 tier and AC 2 tier classes has been earmarked for Senior Citizens; Female passengers 45 years of age and above; and pregnant women when travelling alone. 

•Accommodation is also earmarked for ladies in the unreserved coaches of Mail/Express trains. 

•Separate compartments/coaches have been earmarked in suburban trains for exclusive use of ladies passengers. 

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha. 

Source :PIBNEWS.