Trivandrum: As part of Covid-19 control measures, Indian Railways decided to convert 5000 train coaches into quarantine or isolation wards, amounting to 40,000 beds. As per this arrangement, the Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway was given the target of converting 60 train coaches consisting of 3-tier sleeper class coaches and general coaches (unreserved) by 10th April, 2020.
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Relaxation in Refund rules – an easy-to-digest FAQ
In view of Corona Virus outbreak, Indian Railways has suspended all types of passenger train services, that is, all Mail/Express trains (including premium trains), passenger trains and suburban trains from 22nd March, 2020 up to 24:00 hours/midnight of 14th April, 2020. Further, ticket refund rules have also been relaxed in order to avoid crowding and maintain social distancing to contain the spread of Coronavirus CoVID -19. This relaxation is applicable only for PRS counter generated tickets and rules for e-tickets remains the same.
Read MoreCancellation of Passenger train services & closure of ticket counters extended
Chennai: In view of Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India and in continuation of measures already taken for containment of COVID-19 Epidemic in the country the following steps are taken:
Read MoreAll train services to remain suspended till March 31, 2020
New Delhi: Railways have announced that all Passenger/Express/Superfast and Premium train services will remain suspended till March-end, ie 24.00 hrs on 31.03.2020 to strengthen the efforts already taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. Long-distance trains which started on or before 22-03-2020 will be allowed to reach their respective destination.
Read MoreRelaxation in refund rules to avoid crowding at reservation centres
Trivandrum: In view of the government advisory in the wake of Covid -19 to avoid crowding and practice social distancing. Indian Railways has relaxed Refund Rules for PRS counter generated tickets. However, all rules for e-ticket remain the same as the passenger does not need to come to the Station for a refund of the ticket.
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