I too have a immemorable and bitter experience with handicapped
coach.
I was given reservation in that coach and could not find my berth
until i reach visakhapattanam. if you want, i can provide all my
experience. basically I am from andhrapradesh.
On 5/19/10, Subramani L <lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in> wrote:
> Folks (particularly from those in Bangalore):
>
> I am specifically looking for at least one experience from
> Bangalore >
in
> order to take my report forward. Though I can mention experiences
> of >
VIs
> in other places, it is highly important to get it from those in
> Bangalore as I have had a chance of speaking to the Divisional
> Manager
> of Railways who claims everything to be hunky-dory. Also, since my
> newspaper is circulated in Bangalore I need to see if people here
> have
> had any specific bad experiences in the last three to six months. >
Kindly
> write abck to me.
>
> Subramani
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Madhu Singhal [mailto:madhu.singha...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 10:31 PM
> To: Subramani L
> Subject: Re: regarding Handicapped coach
>
> Dear Subramani,
> Infact,
> There is no railway staf officially.
> We felt some railway people unoficially was sitting there.
> A big mob had entered saying that this is a women coach.
> But in that crowd there men also.
> the noise was so much and we are two women could not able to shout.
> There is no commection of this coach from other coach.
> It was quite broad and both the side two long seats up and down.
> In chinai they did not listen any thing.
> In Bangalore i went to station master,
> he said better you write to southern railway because i can not take
> >
any
> action.
> There is no pantry car and this will be the last coach no one come
> there.
> Toilet was also very broad but we never used because they
> maid
> very dirty.
> But i receive a letter from railway authority saying we can
> not
> do any thing regarding coach because i have also given some >
suggestions.
> They have promised that they will send to concern authorty.
> After that i did not follow up.
> Madhu Singhal.----- Original Message -----
> From: Subramani L <mailto:lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in>
> To: Madhu Singhal <mailto:madhu.singha...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:41 PM
> Subject: RE: regarding Handicapped coach
>
> Dear Madam:
>
> A few questions.... Did the authorities you had complained to
> (in Chennai and in Bangalore) recognised that it was the
> handicapped
> coach? Or did you struggle explaining to them about the existence
> of >
the
> coach itself?
>
> Did you tell the people getting into the coach that it was
> not
> meant for the public and was a special coach for the handicapped
> persons?
> What was the reaction of the public when you explained to
> them
> about the purpose of the coach? Did anyone object or use
> threatening >
or
> abusive language when you did that?
> Were any railway staff around for to sort out the confusion?
> What was the condition of the coach? Was it broad enough for
> people to walk freely? Was it connected with the rest of the
> coaches?
> Were pantry men allowed to sell food?
> Who did you complain to in Bangalore?
>
> Rgards,
>
> Subramani
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Madhu Singhal [mailto:madhu.singha...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:57 PM
> To: Subramani L
> Subject: Re: regarding Handicapped coach
>
> Dear Subramani,
> In 2007 january i was travelling to Chinaifrom Bangalore.
> I booked my ticket along with friend in a c coach.
> But it was in waiting list and did not confirmed.
> Last moment we thaught okay we will try handicap coach.
> We went and sat there.
> It was empty only one disabled person was there.
> We are very happy thinking can go comfortably.
> After contonment one railway staf came and sat.
> There was no TTI.
> But after 15 minute later coach was ful and they were pushing
> that disabled person.
> After some time we can not even breathe.
> Noone came to check the ticket.
> After reaching Chinai i went and told to the station master.
> He said you can complain after reaching Bangalore.
>
> After comming here i sent my ticket to the concern authority
> and
> they diduct the money and sent me the left over money.
> I wrote a letter to the railway department about it.
> I got an answer we will take action but nothing happened.
> Madhu Singhal.
> The train was Vrindavan express.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Subramani L
> <mailto:lsubram...@deccanherald.co.in
>
>
> To: Madhu Singhal <mailto:madhu.singha...@gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:21 PM
> Subject: regarding Handicapped coach
>
> 2Dear Madam:
>
> I remember you mentioning to me once about the bad
> experience you had in the handicapped coach. Kindly let me know if
> you
> can speak about it on the record. If you also know anyone in
> Bangalore
> who have similar experience kindly lt me know.
>
> Subramani
>
>
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