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Thousands of trains run every day across the country and lakhs of passengers travel in them. Due to which Railways is called the lifeline of the country. Special benefits are provided by the Railways for Indian women passengers. Therefore, every woman should be aware of these benefits of railways, so that sometimes if they have to travel alone, they can take advantage of it. This type of facility is provided by the Government of India so that women can travel comfortably and without any hassle.
There are some strict rules regarding women's safety
In Indian Railways, whether a woman is traveling alone or traveling with children, friends or family, she gets this benefit. The government has some strict rules regarding security, important information about which is given in this article.
In any case, if the woman does not have a ticket, TTE cannot deboard her from the train.
If for some reason a woman is traveling in a train late at night and has not taken a ticket, has lost the ticket or does not have it with her, then TTE cannot deboard her from the train. If a woman is harassed by the TTE, then in such a situation the woman can complain to the Railway Authority. Thus, traveling without a ticket is a crime. And if it is unloaded, it is the responsibility of the RPF or GRP to take it to a safe place. Therefore, keeping the woman's safety in mind, she has been taken to a safe place.
2. Sleeper coaches have a quota of six to seven lower berths in each coach. 3 Tier AC has a quota of four to five lower berths in each coach and 2 Tier AC has a quota of 3 to 4 lower berths in each coach. This is a quota that has been set for pregnant women, senior citizens, female passengers aged 45 years and above.
3. This system of Railways is automatic, hence the government provision of giving lower berth to senior citizens, female passengers above 45 years of age is the default and is applicable even if no option is given. However, it depends on seat availability.
4. Computerized system has not been implemented in the reservation offices regarding online booking and there is no separate counter for women passengers. Female passengers do not need to stick to the general lines. Apart from the normal line, women can create a new line separately at the same counter.
5. Women passengers are also given space in unreserved category in the coaches of mail/express trains. Apart from this, suburban trains have separate coaches/coaches. A suburban train is a train which is a passenger train and covers short distances up to 150 km.
6. Wherever necessary and possible, Indian Railways also runs special trains for women, information about which can be obtained from the Railway Office.
7. Special waiting rooms/halls have been constructed for women passengers at some important stations. Apart from this, it is also necessary to have a separate toilet as per the rules. (ie no shared toilets for men and women)
8. 'Meri Saheli' campaign has also been launched by the Railway Protection Force, which goes to women passengers and asks them whether they are facing any problem. Any problem will be solved. However, this facility is available only in long journey trains.
9. Apart from this, a helpline for women has also been started by the Railways. Women can seek protection through helpline number 182 anytime of the day or night. This number goes directly to the divisional security control room. Which is under Railway Protection Force (RPF). This feature is useful in any kind of emergency.