Why do they remove curtains from trains?
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, the Indian Railways had temporarily removed window curtains. The curtains for berths had been advised to be removed in 2018 by an inquiry committee recommendation. The committee said that the curtains help in spreading fires in coaches.
How many people a train can accommodate?
Bedding is included in the fare. A coach can carry 48 (full coach) or 20 passengers (half coach). AC three tier: Air-conditioned coaches with 64 sleeping berths. Berths are similar to 2A, but with three tiers across the width and two lengthwise for eight bays of eight.
Why curtains are removed from 3ac?
Railways had installed curtains in air-conditioned coaches in 2009 to give more privacy to passengers, but stopped using it in the AC-3 tier coaches after a fire accident on the Bangalore-Nanded Express in 2014.
Is Indian Railways providing bedding?
Yadav said, “We have decided to give a single-use bed to the passengers or the passengers can carry their own bedsheets and blankets even after the pandemic subsides.
Which is the India’s first double decker train?
Howrah-Dhanbad
Howrah-Dhanbad: The first ever double-decker train was flagged off from Howrah to Dhanbad. The service started on October 1 in 2011. With the launch of this train, India became the third country after USA and England to operate double-decker trains. It covers 259 kilometres in around 5 hours.
Do we get bedding in 1ac?
Yes, Indian Railways provide Bedrolls in all AC classes to make the journey comfortable for passengers. Generally, the bedroll kit is provided to all the train passengers with a Confirmed/RAC ticket. This kit includes one face towel, one blanket, one pillow, two bedsheets. You can use it until your destination station.
Is Indian Railways providing blankets in 2021?
The Indian Railways will now provide disposable blankets and pillows to the passengers during these winters. Passengers will have to pay a separate fee of Rs 300 for the disposable travel bedroll kit. Various railway divisions, including Delhi, have decided to provide disposable bed sheets, blankets in the stations.