Do you know what’s new on Indian Railways this year…? New rules have crept into the railways. In the recent past years, modernization has made its way into the railways transforming it like never before. Better schemes are being implemented aiming to provide ultimate comfort to the passengers. Don’t stop yourself just by knowing about the methods of getting PNR status SMS to mobile, have a look at the latest updates from India Railways, which you should be aware of.

Introduction of aircraft like coaches:

Indian Railways Coach Rehabilation workshop in Bhopal has taken up the responsibility of designing brand new coaches for the railways. Here are the key features of these coaches:

• The eye catching features are the illuminated signs, stairs to climb to upper berths, plush interiors and bio toilets.

• The purple shade berths have replaced the orthodox brown and blue seats.

• Comfortable journey is ensured to the passengers by the spacious and jerk proof seats.

• The entire look of the coach is altered by incorporating carpet like floors, fire proof seats, mobile charging points and LED reading lights.

Can you guess how much it costs to build each coach in this fashion..? It’s a whooping 14 lakh rupees. 111 coaches are planned to be manufactured by this workshop. Test runs have resulted in successful results.

Modified tour packages for students:

IRCTC has taken a step ahead to facilitate the students by initiating customized tours and packages for students. This idea is generated from the success of northeast tour of Delhi University students. As a part of their scheme, a train is set to run from Chandigarh railway station offering tour to the places – Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. This train is named as “Golden triangle” and provides service especially to students. The spokesperson of IRCTC, Chandigarh, has said that as a part of their future plans, a customized train for children will be established. The demands of the school heads are considered strongly in this aspect. Trips will be scheduled as per the convenience of the schools.

It’s mandatory to carry your proof of age:

Of late, the railways have received complaints regarding the misuse of senior citizen concessions. To put an end to these issues, the Indian railways have made it mandatory that one has to carry their proof of age while travelling. However, to book the tickets, you don’t have to provide this proof. Serious action is set to take against people who declare a false age. They will be declared as the passengers who are travelling ticketless..! A concession of 40% and 50% is provided for men aged above 60 and women above 58 respectively in all train classes. As of now, if the senior citizen fails to provide the proof of age, he/she will be charged only with the fare difference. This step initiated by Indian Railways can effectively curb the agents, who misuse this facility to cheat passengers.

If you are someone who travels by train very often, it is mandatory that you keep the track of the updated rules and regulations by the Indian Railways. Apart from keeping yourself informed about these changes, it is the responsibility of every individual to educate these changes to the people around you.