A piece of good news for the persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card as they will be permitted to travel in unreserved coaches earmarked for Divyangjan in Mail/Express trains as per the announcement by Indian Railways on Monday.
PwDs Eligible For Travelling By Indian Railways
Further, Indian Railways clarified that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) holding a valid UDID card, and passengers with concessional fare facilities, will be recognised as bona fide passengers in a statement on April 20.
Considering this latest development, the passengers will be allowed to travel in specially earmarked coaches now, specifically the SLRD and LSLRD (Luggage-cum-Brake Van) compartments, provided they possess a valid travel authority.
Besides this, the action against unauthorised passengers found travelling in these designated coaches shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Railway Act, 1989, stated Railways in its statement.
This provision is specifically to ensure that the intended beneficiaries are able to access and utilise the facilities without inconvenience.
In this regard, all Zonal Railways have been advised to issue necessary instructions to concerned officials, in order to ensure the proper implementation of these provisions.
Coming to the Divyangjan Card, it is also known as the E-Ticketing Photo Identity Card (EPICS), is a railway identity card for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) that allows them to avail concessions on train travel.
It appears that this card is issued on the basis of a valid disability/concession certificate, with the UDID card being accepted for some categories.
How To Apply For Renewal of EPICS?
If you are wondering about the applications for issuance or renewal of EPICS, it may be submitted through the Indian Railways Divyangjan portal or the Central Government services portal.
Prior to this, Indian Railways achieved a significant milestone in scrap disposal by registering a robust performance in the financial year 2025-26.
It was a great hit as the Railways recorded scrap sales amounting to Rs 6813.86 crore, surpassing the set benchmark with notable efficiency, against a target of Rs 6000 crore.
It seems that this achievement builds on the strong performance of the previous financial year 2024-25 owing to the fact that Indian Railways exceeded its target of Rs 5400 crore by achieving scrap sales worth Rs 6641.78 crore.
Indian Railways sustained momentum in scrap monetisation reflects its’ focused approach towards efficient asset management and transparent disposal mechanisms, as per the information provided by the Indian Railway.
By this approach of systematically clearing unserviceable materials, Indian Railways is not only unlocking value from idle assets but also freeing up critical space across depots, yards, and workshops.
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