Night sleeping rules in train: Most people like to travel by train. For longer distances, people book AC and sleeper tickets in trains. Railways has issued new rules regarding AC and sleeper coach tickets. If you also travel in these, then it is important for you to know these rules. If you do not follow these then Railways can take strict action against you.
New Delhi: Everyone often travels by train. Sometimes alone and sometimes in a group with friends or family. In such a situation, time is spent having fun. But let us tell you that Railways has made rules for your fun and sleep. Strict action will be taken against the passenger for violating these rules.
So if you also often travel by train, then it is very important to know about these rules. Many times, one does not get a berth as per one’s choice in the train because Railways has limited seats. Many times there is a dispute regarding sleeping on the middle berth. In such a situation, it is important to know what rules have to be followed while travelling. Indian Railways is an extensive rail network. Lakhs of people travel through it every day.
Therefore, these rules are in place to ensure that every passenger has a good travel experience and that the rail network functions well. Under this, talking loudly, making noise and listening to songs at night will now cost the passengers dearly.
Strict action will also be taken against the passenger for violating the new rules.
What is the new rule of gold?
Earlier, passengers could sleep for a maximum of 9 hours during night journeys. But now this time has been reduced to 8 hours. Earlier, passengers were allowed to sleep in AC coaches and sleepers from 9 pm to 6 am. But according to the rules changed by the Railways, now you will be able to sleep only from 10 pm to 6 am. That means now the sleeping time has reduced to 8 hours.
This change will be applicable in all those trains which have sleeping arrangement. If you also travel by train, you will have to follow the new sleeping time. Apart from this, if during the train journey, any passenger from upper or middle berth is sitting on your berth late at night,
So you may have trouble sleeping. According to the rules, you can ask these passengers to go to their berths between 10 pm to 6 am. Similarly, if a passenger from the middle berth opens his berth during the day, you can refuse him.
New Night Rules of Railways
No passenger can talk loudly on mobile in his seat, compartment or coach. Without earphones no passenger can listen to loud music. After 10 pm, no passenger will be allowed to switch on any light except night light. Online meals in train services will not be served after 10 pm.
However, you can pre-order your meal or snack on the train even at night with the e-Catering service. Additionally, smoking, drinking and carrying out any inflammable objects are not allowed in the train coaches and are against Indian Railways rules.
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