5,414 Fined For Entering Divyangjan Coaches On Western Railway As Activists Demand Stricter Checks

Mumbai: As many as 5,414 passengers have been penalised for illegally entering coaches reserved for persons with disabilities on Western Railway’s suburban trains between January 1 and August 20, with the railway collecting ₹20.68 lakh in fines. The figures come amid concerns from disability-rights activists that regular checks and stricter enforcement are needed to keep these coaches accessible…