India, Feb. 23 -- Ludhiana

The Railways have instructed the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to intensify monitoring of the Seating cum Luggage Rake for Disabled (SLRD) coaches, commonly referred to as Divyangjan coaches, after HT reported earlier this month that persons with disabilities often struggle to find available seats as other passengers crowd these reserved compartments.

A railway official at Ludhiana Junction, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that directives have been issued to ensure that these coaches remain accessible exclusively to persons with disabilities, enabling them to travel with ease and dignity.

"The coach is positioned adjacent to the general compartment and as that coach gets crowded, passengers oft...