‘Railways denying right to mobility to differently abled’
The Hindu
No fare concession, specially-designed coaches removed or locked: association
Southern Railway is denying the right to mobility to differently abled persons by not extending concession in train fare, according to S. Namburajan, general secretary, Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently Abled and Caregivers (Taratdac). Participating in a protest in front of Madurai railway junction, held as part of a State-wide programme, Mr. Namburajan said trains were being operated as ‘specials’with the fares increased exorbitantly.“And the disabled persons are denied concession on the grounds that they are special trains,” he said.More Related News