Non-AC Sleeper Class Passengers To Get Pillows, Bedsheets On Trains From January

People travelling in sleeper-class non-AC coaches of Southern Railway will no longer have to bring their own pillows and bedsheets during train journeys. Starting January 1, the Chennai division has announced that passengers can access these essential bedding items on a payment basis.

"Chennai Division, Southern Railway, is proud to announce the launch of a pioneering service to enhance comfort and hygiene for Sleeper Class passengers. Starting from 1st January 2026, Non-AC Sleeper Class travellers can request sanitised, ready-to-use bedrolls on an On-Demand - On-Payment basis," the official notification read.

Starting Jan 1st,2026 - Non AC Sleeper Coach Passengers can avail Bedsheet and Pillow on paying appropriate fixed charges like Rs.50, Rs.30 and Rs.20.

This facility is being offered by Chennai division on 10 Pairs of Selected Trains👏👇.

Good Initiative @GMSRailway @DrmChennai… pic.twitter.com/7nmNNtHcii

— Naveen Chandar (@NaveenChandar_) November 28, 2025

What Is The Cost Of Pillow And Bedsheet

The facility, previously offered only in AC coaches, will now be extended to sleeper class passengers on select trains. Initially, the service will be available on 10 express trains. Passengers can get bedsheets and pillows on demand, but they will have to pay a fixed price for them.

If you only need a bedsheet, you will have to pay Rs 20; and for one pillow with a pillow cover, you pay Rs 30.

According to the notice, the Chennai division will maintain the service for three years, and it is expected to generate revenue of around Rs 28.28 lakh.

This programme was launched under the New Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme (NINFRIS) during 2023-24. The overwhelmingly positive response from passengers prompted the Railways to introduce this service as a regular Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) initiative.

Which Trains Will Have This Facility?

The scheme will be available on the following trains:

• Chennai-Mettupalayam Nilgiri Superfast Express
• Chennai-Mangalore Superfast Express
• Chennai Egmore-Mannargudi Express
• Chennai Egmore-Tiruchendur Superfast Express
• Chennai-Palakkad Express
• Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Silambu Superfast Express
• Tambaram-Nagercoil Superfast Express
• Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
• Chennai-Alleppey Superfast Express
• Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Express