Dindigul reader’s mail
A reader suggests that the Indian Railways should prioritize lower berth allocations for super-senior citizens and those with mobility issues. The current system often assigns upper berths, causing significant inconvenience.
Why it matters
Highlights accessibility issues in public infrastructure and the need for policy adjustments for vulnerable populations.
The Railways should reconsider the practice of allocating upper berths to super-senior citizens. Even with computerised reservation systems, elderly passengers with mobility issues are sometimes assigned upper berths, causing considerable inconvenience.
The Railway authorities should ensure that lower berths are given priority to super-senior citizens and passengers with medical or mobility needs.
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