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.
Mr. Manocha said a major feature of the scheme is that the bedroll is a takeaway facility and passengers can take it home.
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.
“Passenger can also purchase them from the IRCTC’s vending units at the station,” he said.
Published - December 09, 2015 07:12 pm IST
