To restrict spread of Covid-19, blankets and curtains in AC coaches withdrawn from service

Maligaon, March 15: To further check the possibility of spreading Corona Virus; Indian Railways has decided to immediately withdraw blankets and curtains that are provided in AC coaches from service till further orders. Only the bed sheets, pillow covers and hand towel will be given.

However, blankets will be kept with attendant and to be given to passengers only on demand. As according to existing norms, curtains and blankets provided in AC coaches are not washed after every trip, these may become a source of infection through contact.

Passengers can bring their own blankets for their journey as it will be in their own interest and hygienic. Additional bed sheets are being kept in AC coaches for any exigencies. Temperature inside AC coaches will be adjusted suitably as per requirement.

Accordingly, NFR has also withdrawn the provision of blankets and curtains in air-conditioned coaches of all trains that are being operated to prevent spreading of novel Corona Virus with immediate effect till improvement in situation.

It may be mentioned here that special emphasis on frequent disinfection of coaches are being given in coaching depots under all the five divisions of NFR. Sanitizing of all critical areas of mass contact in all the coaches are being done after the rake is released from Pit examination and washing. Dedicated team has been deployed to carry out this task.

A drive is also on since last week to create awareness of the COVID-19 disease among passengers and people in general in local languages. Announcement in local languages are being made through Public Address system in all stations and posters depicting Dos and Don’ts are being displayed in all stations and trains.

Videos showing the precautions to be taken are being played in stations where such facilities are available. We appreciate the role of our passengers in containing the spread of the pandemic Corona Virus.

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