Bhubaneswar, April 21 -- In a significant move aimed at enhancing inclusive mobility and accessibility, Indian Railways has reaffirmed and clarified travel provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), allowing them to travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches in Mail and Express trains, provided they carry valid identification such as the Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.

The latest clarification issued by the Railways underscores that PwDs possessing a valid UDID card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) will be treated as bona fide passengers. This means they are legally entitled to travel in specially designated compartments like:

SLRD (Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Van with Divyangjan compa...