Recuperating from the Covid-19 restrictions Western Railways has resumed the linen services in many trains, these services were suspended for a while because of pandemic restrictions.
Considering the decreasing Covid-19 cases and ease in the travel restrictions, Indian Railways has started moving back to normal functioning. Western Railways has resumed the linen services on 31 trains, providing major relief to passengers. The announcement was made through the official Twitter handle of the Western Railways.
The tweet said that the linen services on 12957/58 Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express and 12915/16 Ahmedabad – Delhi Ashram Express have been resumed. The Indian Railways recently issued orders to reintroduce the distribution of linen, blankets, and curtains inside trains, which had been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Railway Board stated in an order sent to general managers of all railway zones that the supply of these commodities will restart immediately.
Indian Railways had suspended the services of providing linen, meals and concessions for the passengers. Recuperating from these restrictions the organisation has resumed most of these services. It is to be noted that the concessions for the passengers are still suspended.
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Railway officials announced in May 2020 that passengers won’t be provided with blankets and curtains in AC coaches. Passengers were advised to bring their own blankets for long journeys and the AC temperature stayed confined to 24-25 degree celsius.
Linen services to resume in these trains today
New Delhi – Mumbai Central Rajdhani Express
Hazrat Nizamuddin – Mumbai Central August Kranti Rajdhani Express
12958 New Delhi – Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express
Linen services to resume soon on these trains
12239/12240 Mumbai Central – Hisar Duronto Express from April 12
12227/12228 Mumbai Central – Indore Duronto Express from April 14
22209/22210 Mumbai Central – New Delhi Duronto Express from April 15
20913/20914 Rajkot – Delhi Express from April 22
22937/22938 Rajkot – Rewa Express from April 25
