What’s New On Indian Railways…??

Do you know what’s new on Indian Railways this year…? New rules have crept into the railways. In the recent past years, modernization has made its way into the railways transforming it like never before. Better schemes are being implemented aiming to provide ultimate comfort to the passengers. Don’t stop yourself just by knowing about the methods of getting PNR status SMS to mobile, have a look at the latest updates from India Railways, which you should be aware of. Additionally, TravelKhana offers a variety of services, such as tracking train status, checking seat availability, and verifying PNR status. To access these services, you can visit the TravelKhana website or simply download the TravelKhana app to check the status with ease.

Introduction of aircraft like coaches:

Indian Railways Coach Rehabilation workshop in Bhopal has taken up the responsibility of designing brand new coaches for the railways. Here are the key features of these coaches:

• The eye catching features are the illuminated signs, stairs to climb to upper berths, plush interiors and bio toilets.

• The purple shade berths have replaced the orthodox brown and blue seats.

• Comfortable journey is ensured to the passengers by the spacious and jerk proof seats.

• The new features, such as carpet-like flooring, fireproof seats, mobile charging points, and LED reading lights, completely transform the look of the coach.

Can you guess how much it costs to build each coach in this fashion..? It’s a whooping 14 lakh rupees. 111 coaches are planned to be manufactured by this workshop. Test runs have resulted in successful results.

Modified tour packages for students:

IRCTC has taken a step ahead to facilitate the students by initiating customized tours and packages for students. Delhi University students’ successful northeast tour inspired this idea. As part of the scheme, authorities plan to run a train from Chandigarh Railway Station to Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. They have named this train the ‘Golden Triangle’ and designed its service especially for students. The IRCTC spokesperson in Chandigarh said that the organization also plans to introduce a customized train for children in the future. Officials are seriously considering the demands of school heads, and they will schedule trips according to the schools’ convenience.

It’s mandatory to carry your proof of age:

Of late, the railways have received complaints regarding the misuse of senior citizen concessions. To put an end to these issues, the Indian railways have made it mandatory that one has to carry their proof of age while travelling. However, to book the tickets, you don’t have to provide this proof. Authorities will take strict action against people who declare a false age. They will treat them as passengers traveling without a ticket. A concession of 40% and 50% is provided for men aged above 60 and women above 58 respectively in all train classes. As of now, senior citizens must provide proof of age; otherwise, authorities charge them only the fare difference. This step initiated by Indian Railways can effectively curb the agents, who misuse this facility to cheat passengers.

If you are someone who travels by train very often, it is mandatory that you keep the track of the updated rules and regulations by the Indian Railways. Apart from keeping yourself informed about these changes, it is the responsibility of every individual to educate these changes to the people around you.