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Indian Railways Prioritises Lower Berths for Senior Citizens in Ticket Booking
Indian Railways has updated its ticketing system to automatically assign lower berths to passengers aged 60 and above, aiming to make rail travel more convenient for the elderly.
Indian Railways has initiated a new process to enhance the travel experience for senior citizens. The railway authority has updated its ticketing protocols to ensure that passengers aged 60 years and older receive priority for lower berths during the booking process.
Under the revised system, lower berths will be automatically allocated to eligible senior citizens when they book their tickets. This measure is designed to remove the manual effort previously required to request specific berth preferences, thereby streamlining the booking procedure for older travellers.
The decision aims to make rail journeys significantly more convenient and accessible for the elderly demographic. By automating the allocation of lower berths, Indian Railways seeks to address common difficulties faced by senior passengers, such as the physical strain of climbing to upper or middle berths.
This update reflects a broader effort by the railway department to introduce user-friendly features that cater to the specific needs of different passenger groups, ensuring a safer and more comfortable journey for all.
Under the revised system, lower berths will be automatically allocated to eligible senior citizens when they book their tickets. This measure is designed to remove the manual effort previously required to request specific berth preferences, thereby streamlining the booking procedure for older travellers.
The decision aims to make rail journeys significantly more convenient and accessible for the elderly demographic. By automating the allocation of lower berths, Indian Railways seeks to address common difficulties faced by senior passengers, such as the physical strain of climbing to upper or middle berths.
This update reflects a broader effort by the railway department to introduce user-friendly features that cater to the specific needs of different passenger groups, ensuring a safer and more comfortable journey for all.