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How Often Are Train Blankets Washed? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says...
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.
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Railways To Resume Providing Linen, Blankets Inside Trains
In a major relief to passengers, the Railways on Thursday issued orders to resume the service of providing linen, blankets and curtains inside trains, a provision that was suspended due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bring Your Own Blankets, Railways Tells Passengers Amid Coronavirus Scare
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.
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East Coast Railways Removes Blankets From Trains Amid Coronavirus Scare
The East Coast Railway has directed its field units to remove blankets from air-conditioned (AC) coaches as coronavirus cases in India rises to 84.
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12 Trains To Delhi Delayed Due To Fog
Dense fog blanketed the national capital today and affected railway operations with 12 trains to Delhi being affected due to low visibility conditions.
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21 Lakh Bedroll Items Missing From Trains. Suspicion On Passengers
The passengers of the air-conditioned coaches are the prime suspects as over 21 lakh towels, bed sheets, blankets and other items went missing during 2017-18, an official said.
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Western Railway Lost Linen Worth 2.5 Crores Last Year: Official
Linen and other items worth Rs. 2.5 crore were stolen by passengers in trains run by the Western Railway in the last fiscal, an official said on Thursday.
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Train AC Coach Blankets To Be Washed More Frequently Now: Twice A Month
Blankets for AC coaches will now be washed twice a month instead of existing practice of once in two months as the Railways has changed the material to make it washable-friendly.
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UP Police Aspirants Vandalise Train, Run Away With Pillows, Blankets
A group of aspirants for the post of police constables allegedly vandalised AC coaches of the Chauri-Chaura Express train in the evening as it was leaving Gorakhpur Railway Station, officials said.
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Railways Starts Process Of Phasing Out Of Blankets In AC Coaches
The Railways is using thermal control and regulating the temperature in the third AC compartment of the Delhi-Jammu train to around 24-26 degree Celsius from the current 19 degrees.
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Railways To Introduce Designer, Easy To Clean Blankets Soon
Smelly blankets may soon become a thing of past on trains
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Railways' New E-Service Offers Bedroll For Sleeper, Unreserved Passengers In Bengaluru
In a bid to make travel hassle-free and comfortable for even ordinary passengers, the South Western Railway on Monday unveiled an e-bedroll service that enables those travelling in sleeper class or unreserved coaches to buy at Rs 250 two cotton bed-sheets, a pillow and a blanket for overnight journey.
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Railways To Wash Blankets After Every Use
Smelly blankets may soon become a thing of past on trains, with the railways deciding to wash them after every use.
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Railway Blankets Washed Once In 2 Months, Says Minister In Rajya Sabha
Ever wondered why the blankets provided by the Indian railways during train journey stink at times? It may be because these are washed only once every two months.
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How Often Are Train Blankets Washed? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says...
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.
-
Railways To Resume Providing Linen, Blankets Inside Trains
In a major relief to passengers, the Railways on Thursday issued orders to resume the service of providing linen, blankets and curtains inside trains, a provision that was suspended due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Bring Your Own Blankets, Railways Tells Passengers Amid Coronavirus Scare
In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Central and Western Railway on Saturday ordered withdrawal of blankets and curtains from AC coaches as they are not washed every day.
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East Coast Railways Removes Blankets From Trains Amid Coronavirus Scare
The East Coast Railway has directed its field units to remove blankets from air-conditioned (AC) coaches as coronavirus cases in India rises to 84.
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12 Trains To Delhi Delayed Due To Fog
Dense fog blanketed the national capital today and affected railway operations with 12 trains to Delhi being affected due to low visibility conditions.
-
21 Lakh Bedroll Items Missing From Trains. Suspicion On Passengers
The passengers of the air-conditioned coaches are the prime suspects as over 21 lakh towels, bed sheets, blankets and other items went missing during 2017-18, an official said.
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Western Railway Lost Linen Worth 2.5 Crores Last Year: Official
Linen and other items worth Rs. 2.5 crore were stolen by passengers in trains run by the Western Railway in the last fiscal, an official said on Thursday.
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Train AC Coach Blankets To Be Washed More Frequently Now: Twice A Month
Blankets for AC coaches will now be washed twice a month instead of existing practice of once in two months as the Railways has changed the material to make it washable-friendly.
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UP Police Aspirants Vandalise Train, Run Away With Pillows, Blankets
A group of aspirants for the post of police constables allegedly vandalised AC coaches of the Chauri-Chaura Express train in the evening as it was leaving Gorakhpur Railway Station, officials said.
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Railways Starts Process Of Phasing Out Of Blankets In AC Coaches
The Railways is using thermal control and regulating the temperature in the third AC compartment of the Delhi-Jammu train to around 24-26 degree Celsius from the current 19 degrees.
-
Railways To Introduce Designer, Easy To Clean Blankets Soon
Smelly blankets may soon become a thing of past on trains
-
Railways' New E-Service Offers Bedroll For Sleeper, Unreserved Passengers In Bengaluru
In a bid to make travel hassle-free and comfortable for even ordinary passengers, the South Western Railway on Monday unveiled an e-bedroll service that enables those travelling in sleeper class or unreserved coaches to buy at Rs 250 two cotton bed-sheets, a pillow and a blanket for overnight journey.
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Railways To Wash Blankets After Every Use
Smelly blankets may soon become a thing of past on trains, with the railways deciding to wash them after every use.
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Railway Blankets Washed Once In 2 Months, Says Minister In Rajya Sabha
Ever wondered why the blankets provided by the Indian railways during train journey stink at times? It may be because these are washed only once every two months.
