No blankets would be provided on trains in view of coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 10 months ago

No blankets would be provided on trains in view of coronavirus pandemic

India TV News  

Amid coronavirus threat situation in the country, as a precautionary measure, Central and Western Railway has ordered the withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day. Passengers in the AC coaches in Indian trains are provided with bed-sheets, towels and pillow covers, blankets, however, quilts are not washed for every journey. "As per the extant instructions, curtains and blankets provided in AC coaches are not washed every trip. Meanwhile, trains with long journeys are also being sanitised in view of the coronavirus pandemic that is gripping the world as more and more people are being infected by the deadly disease.

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Indian Railways increases blanket cleaning frequency days for THIS train after issue raised in Parliament
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian Railways increases blanket cleaning frequency days for THIS train after issue raised in Parliament

India TV News  

In a significant move to enhance hygiene and passenger comfort, Indian Railways has announced that the blankets used in its Rajdhani Express trains will now be washed every 15 days. Every day, Indian Railways provides more than 6 lakh blankets to passengers across the country, and in the Northern Railway zone alone, over 1 lakh blankets and bed rolls are …

How often are Railways blankets cleaned? Ashwini Vaishnaw says ‘at least once in…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How often are Railways blankets cleaned? Ashwini Vaishnaw says ‘at least once in…’

Live Mint  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that blankets provided to train passengers are washed at least once a month. "The blankets used in Indian Railways, as per current specifications, are lighter, easy to wash and provide good insulation to passengers for an overall comfortable journey experience," Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote in his reply, reported PTI. New linens, …

Do Railways clean train blankets after every journey? Ashwini Vaishnaw responds
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Do Railways clean train blankets after every journey? Ashwini Vaishnaw responds

India Today  

Blankets provided to train passengers are washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet is provided in the bedroll kit for its use as a quilt cover, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the minister said, "The blankets used in Indian Railways, as per current specifications, are lighter, easy to …

Are blankets used in trains washed after every journey? Ashwini Vaishnaw responds
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are blankets used in trains washed after every journey? Ashwini Vaishnaw responds

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Indian Railways news: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the blankets provided to train passengers by the Indian Railways are washed at least once a month. Blankets used in Railway washed at least once in a month In a written reply, the minister said, "Blankets provided to passengers during train journey are washed at least once …

No takers for Rs. 4 crore railway coach Covid beds in AP
3 years, 6 months ago

No takers for Rs. 4 crore railway coach Covid beds in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Spending nearly Rs 4 crore in Andhra Pradesh, Railways had equipped 180 of its train bogies with 1,440 Covid-19 isolation beds. There are eight isolation beds in each coach, which Railways made ready at a cost of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh per bogie. We are still ready to offer these beds to patients if anyone approaches …

Railways creates anti-COVID coach to ensure safety of passengers: Details | Watch video
4 years, 2 months ago

Railways creates anti-COVID coach to ensure safety of passengers: Details | Watch video

India TV News  

The Indian Railways is making efforts towards coronavirus-free passenger journey with a number of precautionary installations inside coaches to minimise the spread of the infectious disease. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has tweeted a video showcasing new initiatives taken by the railways towards safety of passengers in the coronavirus times. Railways creates anti-COVID coach: Key takeways Ensuring full passenger safety, …

Dos and Don’ts on Train Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Dos and Don’ts on Train Journey During the COVID-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there are a lot of changes made in the travelling rules and regulation in the country. If you are planning on a train journey, here are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind and follow: 1. Catering Service is no more available and only packed items, ready to eat, packaged drinking water, tea, coffee and …

Railways May Not Provide Blankets, Pillows & Towels for AC Train Passengers Even After Covid-19 Subsides
4 years, 4 months ago

Railways May Not Provide Blankets, Pillows & Towels for AC Train Passengers Even After Covid-19 Subsides

News 18  

In view of the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the air conditioned coaches of Indian Railways may cease providing blankets, pillows, hand towels and sheets to travellers once it resumes full services after lockdown. The Railways is reportedly forming a committee to discuss the mechanised mega laundries set up to wash the linen used in trains under the Build-Operate-Own-Transfer …

Railway stalls to sell coronavirus essential kits to passengers
4 years, 6 months ago

Railway stalls to sell coronavirus essential kits to passengers

Live Mint  

Coronavirus essentials like masks, gloves, sanitisers, bedroll kits will now be sold at the multi-purpose stalls at railway platforms, railway officials said Thursday. The stalls will now also be able to sell essential items required to protect passengers from coronavirus infection, according to a set of instructions issued by the Railway Board. "Mindful of the fact that passengers travelling during …

Railways offers over 5,000 non-AC coaches for Covid care
4 years, 6 months ago

Railways offers over 5,000 non-AC coaches for Covid care

India Today  

Driven by the idea to augment country's capability against the novel coronavirus, the Indian Railways has converted 5,231 non air-conditioned coaches into isolation coaches and offered these to be used as Covid Care Centres in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Earlier, the railway authorities had discussed the feasibility of having air-conditioned coaches …

Coronavirus: Indian Railways converts train coaches into 'Isolation Wards'
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Indian Railways converts train coaches into 'Isolation Wards'

Op India  

With India entering a crucial phase in its fight against the Wuhan Coronavirus, the Indian Railways came up with a remarkably ingenious solution to support the country’s public health system. Follow real-time updates here: https://t.co/hqrexRUZrn pic.twitter.com/SNCxCOhMqR — Hindustan Times March 28, 2020 According to North Central Railway General Manager Rajiv Chaudhary, a train coach at the coaching depot in New …

Coronavirus: Photos show how Indian Railways turns train coaches into isolation ward
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Photos show how Indian Railways turns train coaches into isolation ward

India TV News  

The Indian Railways have turned the non-air-conditioned train coaches as an isolation ward for treating coronavirus patients. Image Source : ANI Photos show how Indian Railways turns train coaches into isolation ward To make the modified isolation ward, the middle berth was removed, the lower portion of the compartment plugged by plywood and a provision of partition provided from the …

Coronavirus pandemic: From cancelling trains to increasing platform tickets, Indian Railways goes full throttle to contain outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: From cancelling trains to increasing platform tickets, Indian Railways goes full throttle to contain outbreak

Firstpost  

As India grapples to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country with cases crossing the 160 mark, the Indian Railways has taken steps to minimise the outbreak in the country. As India grapples to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic with confirmed cases crossing the 160-mark in the country, the Indian Railways has taken steps to minimise the outbreak. Steps …

Coronavirus: Railways ask passengers of AC coaches to bring personal blankets
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Railways ask passengers of AC coaches to bring personal blankets

India TV News  

Passengers travelling in air-conditioned coaches of Indian railways will now have to carry their own blankets and bed-sheets for a while now, as the railways has decided to withdraw facilities of blankets and curtains keeping in view the ongoing coronavirus threat. The Chief PRO of Northern Railways also confirmed that the Northern division was also following the same and will …

Coronavirus: Central Railway to intensively clean coach fittings, linen
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Central Railway to intensively clean coach fittings, linen

India TV News  

Central Railway on Saturday asked its personnel to intensively clean coach fittings in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak as they are touched by thousands of passengers every day. These fittings include grab handles, door handles, door latches, entry door handles, seat guard, snack trays, window glass, window grill, bottle holders, upper berth climbing stairs, electrical switches, charge points, etc, …

Coronavirus: Railways not to provide blankets to passengers of AC coaches
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Railways not to provide blankets to passengers of AC coaches

India TV News  

The South Eastern Railway and the East Coast Railway on Saturday said they decided to withdraw the provision of blankets and curtains in air-conditioned coaches of all trains they operate to prevent spreading of novel coronavirus. The temperature of the AC coaches will be set suitably so that passengers do not require blankets, SER spokesman Sanjay Ghosh said in Kolkata. …

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