Udit, Please could you share the screen recording to [email protected] - this is very valuable for sighted people to realise what the UX issues are practically.
On Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 02:44, UDIT Pandey <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Vaishnavi and all, > > In addition to the issues I previously noted, I have recorded a live > screen share to demonstrate these accessibility errors in real time. > > > Best regards, > > UDIT Pandey > > > On Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 02:18, UDIT Pandey <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Dear Vaishnavi and all, >> >> I would like to share a structured compilation of critical accessibility >> defects identified on the IRCTC website, captured directly from the >> browser's accessibility tree. While some issues may be intermittent, these >> have been persistent in my experience. Furthermore, account creation has >> become nearly impossible for most users, potentially due to underlying >> infrastructure issues. These errors create significant complications and >> prevent existing users from logging in. >> >> 1. Focus Defect on Login Mechanism >> >> - Issue: The "Login" option is omitted from the page's focus order. >> Users navigating via the Tab key or screen reader shortcuts cannot discover >> or trigger the Login dialog. >> - Impact: This is a critical blocker; assistive technology users cannot >> access their accounts. >> - Required Fix: Ensure the Login element uses a native <button> or >> includes role="button" and tabindex="0" with clear accessible text. >> >> 2. Date Picker Widget Overlap & Lack of Input Choice >> >> - Issue: Typing a valid date manually into the journey date field >> leaves the visual calendar popup open indefinitely. There is no independent >> mechanism to bypass this mouse-driven calendar. >> - Impact: This creates keyboard traps and interferes with subsequent >> form processing, such as selecting "All Classes". >> - Required Fix: Automatically close the overlay once a valid date >> format is entered, and implement native combobox selectors or an explicit >> aria-expanded toggle for the interactive grid. >> >> 3. Broken Semantics on Holiday and Service Shortcuts >> >> - Issue: Essential service links (Trains, Buses, Flights, Holidays) are >> rendered as empty entities or generic static strings in the accessibility >> tree. There are also "ghost" links present near the "From" station selector. >> - Impact: Screen reader users hear "List item, blank," making these >> service gateways unusable. >> - Required Fix: Apply explicit text nodes or clear aria-label fields >> (e.g., aria-label="Book Bus Tickets") across all category lists and remove >> dead structural markup. >> >> Best regards, >> >> UDIT Pandey >> >> > > -- > Warm regards, > Udit Pandey > > 📱 Phone & WhatsApp: +91 99909 55800 > 📧 Email: [email protected] > 📸 Instagram: udit.pandey123 > > 🙏 Wishing you and your loved ones safety, peace, and strength. > 🕊 Let us speak no evil, see no evil, and hear no evil. > > > -- > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of > the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "AccessIndia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAJZg8fcXSEioyksrJXPpv0ouDWQZWWNnfKC06VAKOCySmaAghA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAJZg8fcXSEioyksrJXPpv0ouDWQZWWNnfKC06VAKOCySmaAghA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAN7%2BzvpUgVEP2T_Ry7%3DXHc3dheS1mkP1N2w3AXx55jM5xHOjkg%40mail.gmail.com.
