(a) whether the Railways are considering any proposal to change the location of
coaches meant for disabled persons in the various trains; and
(b) the other steps taken by the Railways to facilitate disabled and physically
challenged people both in trains as well as at Railway Stations?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) No,Madam.There is no such proposal at present.
(b) In pursuance to implementation of Disability Act,amenities to make stations
more accessible to handicapped persons have been planned to be provided in a
phased manner. In the first phase, all A-1 and A category stations have been provided
with standard ramp, parking lots, non-slippery walkway, signages, toilets, water
taps, “May I Help You†booths and wheel chairs. These facilities have been planned
for completion at all B category stations by March 2010. For stations of other
categories, these facilities are proposed to be suitably equipped subsequently.