{"id":1767,"date":"2025-08-13T04:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?page_id=1767"},"modified":"2025-08-13T04:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:45:43","slug":"railway-rules-for-handicapped","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-rules-for-handicapped\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway Rules for Handicapped"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway Concession for Physically Handicapped 2025 | Railway Rules for Handicapped<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concession to Railway Passengers in Various Categories\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian Railways extend travel concessions in passenger fare to 53\u00a0categories of\u00a0passengers and the element of concession ranges from 25% to 100%. The details are as under:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S.<\/strong>
\nNo<\/strong><\/td>\n		CATEGORY OF PERSONS<\/strong><\/td>\nPERCENTAGE OF CONCESSION*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I<\/strong><\/td>\nDisabled Passengers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nOrthopaedically Handicapped \/ Paraplegic persons who cannot travel without escort \u2013 for any purpose<\/td>\n\n
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  • 75% in 2nd, SL, 1st \u00a0Class, 3rd\u00a0 AC, AC chair Car<\/li>\n
  • 50% in 1st AC and 2nd AC,<\/li>\n
  • 25% in 3rd AC & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani \/ Shatabdi trains<\/li>\n
  • 50% in MST & QST<\/li>\n
  • One escort is also eligible for same element of concession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nMentally retarded persons who cannot travel without escort \u2013 for any purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBlind persons travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nDeaf & Dumb persons (both afflictions together in the same person) travelling alone or with an escort \u2013 for any purpose.<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • 50% in 2nd, SL and 1st \u00a0Class<\/li>\n
  • 50% in MST & QST<\/li>\n
  • One escort is also eligible for same element of concession<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Certainly! Here\u2019s a comprehensive overview of the Indian Railways rules and facilities for persons with disabilities (Divyangjans)<\/strong>, including concessions, quotas, infrastructure, and booking procedures:<\/p>\n

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    1. Fare Concession Rules (Railway Board)<\/h2>\n

    Railways grant concessions applicable only on the basic fare<\/strong>, not including reservation fees, GST, or surcharges. Concessions apply to four categories of disability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Disability Category<\/th>\nConcession Details (per rules)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Orthopaedically handicapped \/ Paraplegic<\/strong><\/td>\n75% in Second, Sleeper, First, AC Chair Car, 3AC; 50% in 2AC & 1A; 25% in Rajdhani\/Shatabdi 3AC & Chair Car. Escort receives identical benefit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Visual impairment (total blindness)<\/strong><\/td>\nSame rates as above; escort benefits apply.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hearing & Speech impaired (combined)<\/strong><\/td>\n50% in Second, Sleeper, First. Escort also eligible.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Intellectual Disability<\/strong> (effective June 1, 2025)<\/td>\nInclusion under consistent concession framework.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Important General Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Concessions apply only to individual categories<\/strong>\u2014only one at a time is permitted.<\/li>\n
    • Eligible only on basic fares of Mail\/Express trains<\/strong>. Not valid for premium or subsidized journeys.<\/li>\n
    • Certain distance restrictions (e.g., 300 km) are waived for categories like Divyangjans, cancer, TB, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      2. Reservation Quotas for Divyangjans<\/h2>\n

      Railways reserves specific berths\/seats across classes to ensure accessibility:<\/p>\n

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      • Sleeper Class<\/strong>: Four berths (2 lower, 2 middle)<\/li>\n
      • 3AC \/ 3E<\/strong>: Two berths (1 lower, 1 middle each)<\/li>\n
      • SLRD Coaches (Garib Rath)<\/strong>: Four berths (2 lower, 2 upper)<\/li>\n
      • 2S \/ AC Chair Car<\/strong>: Two reserved seats if train has more than 2 such coaches<\/li>\n
      • Vande Bharat<\/strong>: Reserved Seat No. 40 in specific coach; escort assigned adjacent seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bookings under this quota require a valid Divyangjan ID card<\/strong> or concession certificate; misuse is restricted and monitored.<\/p>\n

        \n

        3. Infrastructure & On-Board Facilities<\/h2>\n

        Key amenities aimed at improving accessibility under the Accessible India Campaign<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n

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        • SLRD coaches<\/strong>: Specially adapted coaches with wheelchair access, lower\/upper berths, wider doors, modified toilets.<\/li>\n
        • Special PRS counters<\/strong> and lower berth allocation<\/strong> recommended at reservation time.<\/li>\n
        • Wheelchairs<\/strong>: Available free at 5400+ stations via Sahayak services; assistive staff (Yatri Mitras), battery-operated vehicles, ramps, tactile guidance, accessible restrooms and counters provided.<\/li>\n
        • Major station retrofits<\/strong>: Under Universal Accessibility Standards, including lifts, braille\/tactile signage, accessible PA systems, and staff trained in sign language are being implemented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
          \n

          4. Booking Concessions & Cards<\/h2>\n

          Divyangjan ID Card<\/strong> process:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Obtain certificate from a government hospital.<\/li>\n
          2. Apply at DRM office with proofs (identity, address, photos, disability certificate).<\/li>\n
          3. After verification, a photo-ID card is issued with lifetime or 5-year validity depending on disability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Ticket Booking Options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            • Online<\/strong>: Use the Divyangjan ID to apply concessions on IRCTC.<\/li>\n
            • Offline<\/strong>: Present the ID or certificate at PRS to book concession tickets for self and escort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n

              5. Real Passenger Insights (Reddit Highlights)<\/h2>\n

              \u201cDivyangjan concessions are available both online and offline… 75% for AC Chair, 2S, Sleeper; 50% for 2AC; same discount for escort.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

              \u201cUDID not accepted for railway concessions in thalassemia cases; use concession forms directly from hospital.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

              At busy stations like Hazrat Nizamuddin, disabled travel can still be tough; wheelchair services are unreliable.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

              \n

              Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Category<\/th>\nKey Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Concession Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\nApplies to PwDs; varies by coach class, includes escorts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Reservation Quota<\/strong><\/td>\nBerths reserved across multiple coach categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Accessible Facilities<\/strong><\/td>\nSLRD coaches, wheelchairs, ramps, dedicated Sahayaks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Divyangjan ID Card<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired for booking; valid 5 years or more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Booking Process<\/strong><\/td>\nBoth online (IRCTC) and offline (PRS counter) supported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              User Realities<\/strong><\/td>\nInfrastructure still variable across stations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
              \n

              Let me know if you’d like help obtaining a Divyangjan card, navigating concessions online, or finding accessible facilities at your nearest station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Railway Concession for Physically Handicapped 2025 | Railway Rules for Handicapped Concession to Railway Passengers in Various Categories\u00a0 Indian Railways extend travel concessions in passenger fare to 53\u00a0categories of\u00a0passengers and the element of concession ranges from 25% to 100%. The details are as under:- S. No CATEGORY OF PERSONS PERCENTAGE OF CONCESSION* I Disabled Passengers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1767","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1767\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}