Train passengers can now book bedrolls online and also
at the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)-run food
outlets at stations.
“As a passenger-friendly
measure, we have introduced e-bedroll facility that allows passengers to
order bedrolls online and also at the counters of food plazas at
stations,” IRCTC CMD A.K. Manocha said.
Initially,
the facility will be introduced on a trial basis at four stations this
month. These stations are New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Chhatrapati
Shivaji Terminus (CST) and Mumbai Central.
Passengers can avail this facility by paying Rs 140 for two bed sheets
and a pillow and Rs 110 for a blanket.
These can be purchased together
at a cost of Rs 250 or can be purchased separately.
Currently, bedrolls are provided only in AC classes in
trains, now there is arrangement for sleeper class passengers to avail a
takeaway bedroll kit at a highly concessional price, he said.
Moreover, if a passenger of AC class also likes to buy a fresh bedroll
he can also opt for this service. The bedroll kit can be booked on
e-ticketing site of IRCTC.
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