IRCTC new rules: Lower berths for seniors, women, Divyangjan.

• Indian Railways has introduced new rules prioritizing lower berths for senior citizens, women aged 45+, and pregnant women, including automatic allotment and reserved berths in coaches.
• A special reservation quota has been created for differently-abled (Divyangs) and their helpers in various train classes.
• Special Divyang coaches with wide entrances, large berths, accessible washrooms, and wheelchair parking are now available on most mail and express trains.
• Braille signs have been introduced in coaches to assist visually impaired passengers in identifying important areas.
• Modern Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains feature advanced accessibility for disabled passengers, including wheelchair spaces, spacious toilets, and modular ramps.

Why It Matters: New IRCTC rules enhance comfort and accessibility for vulnerable train passengers.