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Sunday, 31 May 2020

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21:59

Limited Special Train Operations will commence From 01.06.2020 and advisory points from Railways

Limited Special Train Operations will commence From 01.06.2020 and advisory points from Railways
No.109/2020-21
30-05-2020
Secunderabad
Advisory to Rail Passengers Intending to Travel by Special Trains Commencing from 1st June, 2020
Limited train operations will commence with special train services being scheduled to run between various destinations from 1st June, 2020, as already notified. Keeping in view, the steps being taken to curb the spread of Covid-19 virus, rail passengers intending to travel by these special train services are advised to adhere to the following:
  • Rail passengers travelling by special trains should reach their boarding railway station atleast 90 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train.
  • Passengers are requested to travel with minimal / light luggage for added convenience, since availability of railway licensed porters will be minimal.
  • Passengers shall not board the trains without an authorized journey ticket. Checks will be conducted to ensure that no unauthorized person enters the railway station premises or boards the trains.
  • To the extent possible, separate entry and exit gates will be ear marked at railway stations and passengers may accordingly make use of the same for smooth movement.
  • Rail passengers have to mandatorily undergo thermal screening at the railway stations, towards which they shall co-operate. o­nly passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.
  • During screening, if a passenger is found to be symptomatic of Covid-19 virus, they shall not be allowed to travel. In such case, full refund of ticket fare will be provided to passengers.
  • Persons with co-morbidities (for example - hypertension, diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, cancer, immune deficiency conditions), pregnant women, children below the age of 10 years and persons above 65 years of age may avoid travel, except if it is essential.
  • Rail passengers are provided with Sanitizers for use at entry and exit points of railway stations. They shall also make use of face masks without fail during the entire journey
  • Railway staff including ticket checking personnel will be available o­n board the special trains and in case of any need / emergency, passengers can approach them for redressal / remedial action.
  • Frequent cleaning / sanitizing of passenger utility areas like waiting halls, toilets and concourse etc will be undertaken by railways. Passengers are requested to maintain cleanliness and hygiene, so as to enable best upkeep of the railway station premises & trains.
  • No Linen / Blankets etc., will be provided inside the trains and passengers are requested to make their own arrangements.
  • Passengers are encouraged to carry their own food and drinking water. Catering and Vending units at stations will remain open. In case of food plaza and refreshment rooms etc., cooked items will be served as take away o­nly, with no sit-down eating arrangements in place.
  • All passengers shall download and use the Aarogya Setu App.
  • No unreserved tickets will be issued for these special trains.
  • All traveling passengers shall note that o­n arrival at their destination, they will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the Destination State / Union Territory. State Government advisories in this regard can be accessed o­n the website of either IRCTC (www.irctc.co.in) or the concerned State Governments
  • (like www.chfw.telangana.gov.in for Telangana, www.hmfw.ap.gov.infor Andhra Pradesh, etc).

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21:48

Provision of packed items only on payment basis in Special Trains from 1.6.2020

Provision of packed items only on payment basis in Special Trains from 1.6.2020
2020/05/48
31-05-2020
Provision of packed items only on payment basis in Special Trains from 1.6.2020
Central Railway Press Release
Provision of packed items o­nly o­n payment basis in Special Trains from 1.6.2020
As decided by Ministry of Railways, Central Railway will run Special trains with effect from 1.6.2020. These specials will run in addition to Special AC trains being run from 12th May 2020.
Passengers are requested to bring their own food and water, however provision of only packed items, Ready to Eat Meals (RTE), Packaged Drinking Water,  and Tea/Coffee/Beverages on payment basis will be made available in these trains either through pantry cars or train side vending /  Catering stalls run by IRCTC / Railways o­n platforms.
Passengers are requested to please note the above changes.
These instructions can also be viewed on the Indian Railways website-www.indianrailways.gov.in under the head commercial circulars in Traffic Commercial Directorate.
Let us fight together #COVID19.    


 
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Saturday, 30 May 2020

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Friday, 29 May 2020

11:01

Changes in Advance Reservation Period From 30 to 120 Days for the announced 230 Special Trains

Changes in Advance Reservation Period From 30 to 120 Days for the announced 230 Special Trains

Indian Railways has decided that for all trains notified to run, the advance reservation period (ARP) shall be increased from 30 days to 120 days

Booking of Parcel and luggage shall also be permitted.

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Thursday, 28 May 2020

20:41

TIMINGS FOR REFUND OF CANCELLED RAILWAY TICKETS-SWR

TIMINGS FOR REFUND OF CANCELLED RAILWAY TICKETS-SWR
Press Release No. 112 Dt: 25.05.2020
28-05-2020
Press Release No. 112 Dt: 25.05.2020, TIMINGS FOR REFUND OF CANCELLED RAILWAY TICKETS
Press Release No. 112 Dt: 25.05.2020
TIMINGS FOR REFUND OF CANCELLED RAILWAY TICKETS
Reservation of train tickets at some Railway Reservation counters for select trains has commenced from 22.05.2020. Refund of Reservation tickets for trains which were cancelled during national lockdown has also commenced with effect from 25.05.2020.
It is seen that there is intermingling of passengers waiting for reservation with those seeking refunds at reservation counters resulting in crowd.
In order to ensure maintenance of social distancing in queue the refund of cancelled tickets will be entertained from 12.00 hrs 18.00 hrs o­n all working days and 11.00 hrs to 14.0 hrs o­n Sundays and public holidays, at the following Railway Reservation Counters of Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway.: 
1.KSR Bengaluru City 
2.Bengaluru Cantonment
3.Yesvantpur 
4.Yelahanka,
5.Krishnarajapuram
6.Kengeri 
7. Mandya
8.Tumakuru
9.Hosur
 Some more Passenger reservations counters are going to be opened for reservation and refunds shortly. For trains cancelled during national lockdown period, full refund will be given up to 31.07.2020.Passengers are requested not to hurry for cancellation in the wake of COVID-19.
                                                                            

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19:46

Western Railway to Run Two More Parcel Special Trains Between Palanpur-Salchapra and Dewas -Rajendra nagar

Western Railway to Run Two More Parcel Special Trains Between Palanpur-Salchapra and Dewas -Rajendra Nagar

WR Press Release No. 2020/05 Mumbai, 27thMay, 2020

WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN TWO MORE PARCEL SPECIAL TRAINS WITH2 TRIPSEACH BETWEEN PALANPUR – SALCHAPRA & DEWAS-RAJENDRA NAGAR

Western Railway has scheduled to run two moreParcel Special trains with 2 trips eachtotransport essential items as well as medicinal supply to mitigate the effects of lockdown due to Covid 19, as per the requirements o­n this route. The parcel special trains will run between Palanpur – Salchapraand Dewas – Rajendra Nagar.

According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly,details of the additional parcel special trains to run o­n WR are as follows:-

●Palanpur – Salchapra Parcel Special Train (2 trips)

Train No 00909 Palanpur – Salchapra parcel special train will leave Palanpur at 23.00 hrs o­n 29th May, 2020 and will reach Salchapra at 05.30 hrs o­n 1st June, 2020. Similarly, Train No 00910 Salchapra – Palanpur parcel special train will leave Salchapra at 22.00 hrs o­n 1st June, 2020 & will reach Palanpur at 06.20 hrs o­n4thJune, 2020. The train will halt at Marwar Jn., Ajmer, Phulera Jn., Jaipur, Yamuna Bridge Agra, Prayagraj Jn, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn., Patliputra, Sonpur, Katihar, New Jalpaiguri, New Bongaigaon, Changsari, New Guwahati, Lumding and Badarpur stations in both directions.

●Dewas - Rajendra Nagar Parcel Special Train (2 Trips)

Train No 00975 Dewas – Rajendra Nagar parcel special train will depart from Dewas o­n 28th May, 2020 at 20.00 hrs and will reach Rajendra Nagar at 16.25 hrs the next day. Similarly, Train No 00976 Rajendra Nagar - Dewas parcel special train will leave Rajendra Nagar o­n 30thMay, 2020 at 18.00 hrs & will reach Dewas at 14.25 hrsthe next day. The train will halt at Bina, Katni, Prayagraj Chheoki and Pt Deen Dayal Uphadaya Jn in both directions. 

However, due to underutilization of some of the parcel special trains o­n certain routes, the same has now been cancelled. The Parcel trains which have been cancelled are Train No 00924 Bhuj – Dadar Journey Commencing On (JCO) 28th & 30th May, 2020; Train No 00925 Dadar – Bhuj JCO 29th May, 2020; Train No 00911 Mumbai Central – Firozpur JCO 29th & 31st May, 2020 and Train No 00912 Firozpur – Mumbai Central JCO 31st May & 2ndJune 2020.

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19:37

Parcel Special Train with 2 trips Between Palanpur and Jorhat Town

Parcel Special Train with 2 trips Between Palanpur and Jorhat Town
2020/05
27-05-2020
MUMBAI
WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN ONE MORE PARCEL SPECIAL TRAIN WITH 2 TRIPS BETWEEN PALANPUR AND JORHAT TOWN
WR Press Release No. 2020/05 Mumbai, 26thMay, 2020
WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN o­nE MORE PARCEL SPECIAL TRAIN WITH         2 TRIPSBETWEEN PALANPUR AND JORHAT TOWN
Western Railway has scheduled to run o­ne moreParcel Special train with 2 tripstotransport essential items as well as medicinal supply to mitigate the effects of lockdown due to Covid 19. The parcel special will run between Palanpur and Jorhat Town.
According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly,Train No 00973 Palanpur – Jorhat Town parcel special train will leave Palanpur at 00.30 hrs o­n 28th May, 2020 & will reach Jorhat Town o­n 30th May, 2020 at 06.05 hrs. Similarly, Train No 00974 Jorhat Town – Palanpur parcel special train will leave Jorhat Town on 30th May, 2020 at 16.00 hrs & will reach Palanpur at 21.35 hrs o­n 1st June, 2020. The train will halt at Marwar Jn, Ajmer, Phulera Jn, Jaipur, Yamuna Bridge, Prayagraj, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn, Patliputra, Sonpur, Katihar, New Jalpaiguri, New Bongaigaon, Changsari, New Guwahati and Lumding Jn in both directions.

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07:25

All Computerised Passenger Reservation Offices of South Eastern Railway to Reopen From 28.05.2020

All Computerised Passenger Reservation Offices of South Eastern Railway to Reopen From 28.05.2020
27-05-2020
ALL COMPUTERISED PASSENGER RESERVATION OFFICES OF SER TO REOPEN FROM TOMORROW
SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY PRESS RELEASE
ALL COMPUTERISED PASSENGER RESERVATION OFFICES OF SER TO REOPEN FROM TOMORROW
Kolkata, 27th May, 2020:
As a part of restoration of Passenger services in a phased manner, it has been decided by South Eastern Railway to reopen all Computerized Reservation Offices over its jurisdiction from tomorrow (28.05.2020).
Reservation Countersat 26 stations of SER are already functioning from 22.05.2020. Considering the need of the general public and to make the ticket booking easy for all intending travellers, now it has been decided that all Reserved Ticket Booking Centers will be functioning from tomorrow except the Metiabruz booking office as it is within containment zone.
However, refund from City Booking Offices viz. Rabindra Sadan, Old Koilaghat will be available from 1st June, 2020 o­nwards.
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Wednesday, 27 May 2020

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07:12

Initiatives Taken By SER During the Nationwide Lockdown to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Initiatives Taken By SER During the Nationwide Lockdown to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY SER DURING THE NATIONWIDE LOCKDOWN TO COMBAT COVID 19 PANDEMIC
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus infection, South Eastern Railway has come forward with a number of initiatives to confront the national crisis.Though regular passenger train services have remained suspended during the nationwide lockdown but freight train services continued along with Parcel Express Trains to maintain uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to different parts of the country. Apart from this, Shramik Special Trains are also being run for the benefit of stranded migrant wokers, students, patients etc. As per the directives of Railway Board, South Eastern Railway has geared up its machinery and adoptedthe following preventive measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic: -
In-House Production of Face Mask & Sanitizer
As a precautionary measure to fight COVID-19, SER is producing reusable face masks and hand sanitizer in its four divisions viz. Kharagpur, Adra, Ranchi and Chakradharpur as well as at Kharagpur Workshop. As many as 1,13,176 reusable face masks and 8,219 litres of hand sanitizer have been produced so far. These have been distributed amongst the frontline staff like loco pilots&guardsof Freight, Parcel and Special trains to ensure their protection. It has also been planned to distributethese masks among all other employees of South Eastern Railway.
Manufacturing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
In order to curb the spread of Novel Coronavirus, South Eastern Railway has started manufacturing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Kits for support of railway doctors, para-medical staff and other health care personnel. The kits are being manufactured mainly at Kharagpur Workshop and Kharagpur Division in association with SER Women’s Welfare Organisation, Kharagpur. The PPE Kit includes Face Cover, Eye Shield, NS-95 Mask, Coverall Gown with hood, Shoe Cover, Gloves etc. As many as 3,752 PPEs have been manufacturedso far as per approved quality assurance plan.
Distribution of Meals to Poor and Needy People
In view of Nation-wide Lockdown in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, South Eastern Railway has come forward to fulfil its social commitments and responsibilities. South Eastern Railway, tillnow has distributed 3,85,465 free and hygienic meals to the destitute, poor and needy people nearby and outside railway areas at Headquarters & all over its four Divisions viz. Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.These free meals have been arranged and distributed by Security, Commercial and other departments along with IRCTC. Various associations viz. South Eastern Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (SERWWO), SER Bharat Scouts & Guides, St.John Ambulance Brigade, Civil Defence, etc have also joined hands in this mass food distribution activities.
Modification of Passenger Coaches into Isolation/Quarantine Coaches
South Eastern Railway has completed the work for modification of 338 passenger coaches into Isolation/Quarantine Coaches till now to accommodate patients in view of outbreak of COVID-19. The modified coaches have been equipped with necessary facilitiesfor the Corona affected people. These have been modified at Santragachi Depot, Kharagpur Workshop, Tatanagar Depot and Hatia Depot under guidance of Medical Department of South Eastern Railway.
Installation of “AarogyaSetu”App.
Employees of South Eastern Railway are being encouraged to download the “AarogyaSetu” app for themselves and their family members. Employees are being counselled and encouraged to reap the benefits of the tracker in the App to keep their family members safe. Almost all SER employees along with their family members have installed the App.
Running of Time Tabled Parcel Express Trains
To maintain uninterrupted supply of essential commodities like vegetables, fruits, fish, egg, grocery items, medicines, medical equipment etc South Eastern Railway has been running a number of Time Tabled Parcel Express Trains towards different parts of the country. The Parcel Express Trains are running between Shalimar-Ranchi, Howrah-KSR Bengaluru, Shalimar-Mumbai CSMT, Tatanagar-Itwari, Howrah-Secunderabad and Shalimar-Porbander. These trains will continue to run up to 30thMay-2ndJune, 2020 to ensure swift and efficient transport of utilities. Till now, SER has run 1097 trips of Parcel Express Trains and handled 16,269tonnes of parcel traffic. 24X7 Helpline Numbers have been opened to enable the interested customers to avail booking of Parcel Express Trains.
Running of Shramik Special Trains
Indian Railways is running Shramik Special Trains since 01.05.2020 to bring back stranded migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students, patients etc. from different places of the country to their respective home states. As a result of the initiative taken by the Ministry of Railways in co-ordination with respective State Governments, so far 76 Shramik Special Trains arrived withstranded migrant workers at different stations under South Eastern Railway’s jurisdiction. These trains have arrived at Howrah, Hatia, Ranchi, Bokaro Steel City, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, Bankura, Purulia, Balasore and Hijli stations under SER jurisdiction from different parts of the country viz. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala etc. In addition, 3Shramik Special Trains with stranded migrant workers and others have originated from SER’s jurisdiction so far. One Special left Hatia Station for Jaipur on 14th May, 2020 and anothertwo Shramik Special left for Bikaner and Udhampur from Shalimar station on 17th and 22nd May 2020.
Intensive Sanitisation and Cleanliness Drive
In view of the nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, South Eastern Railway has undertaken intensive sanitisation, cleanliness and disinfection drives in its four Divisions and Headquarters to prevent the spread the Novel Coronavirus. The disinfection and sanitisation drives have been carried out at all offices of Headquarters and Divisions along with station premises, trains etc. Though this is a continuous process but cleaning and sanitization work has now been intensified due to this deadly Coronavirus. Direct contact areas like railings, handles, door knobs,lift’s gate and buttons, escalators etc. are being rigorously cleaned and disinfected on regular measure. In order to ensure hygienic and safe working environment, SER has deployed trained house-keeping staff and is laying stress on mechanized cleaning and sanitizing which is being monitored by apex level.
GRADED RESTORATION OF PASSENGER SERVICES
The following steps have been taken so far for restoration of passenger services in a phased manner: -
Running of Special Trains
As decided by Ministry of Railways, AC Special Train Services have started from 12th May, 2020 on specific routes. These Special Trains include 02454/02453 New Delhi-Ranchi-New Delhi Bi-weekly Rajdhani Superfast Special and 02823/02824 Bhubaneswar-New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Special which originate/terminate/pass through SER’s jurisdiction.
Announcement of 9 Pairs of special trains
With a view to clear stranded passengers at various places across the country due to lockdown, Ministry of Railways have decided to run 100 pairs of Special Trains all over Indian Railways. Out of these 100 pairs, South Eastern Railway will run 9 pairs of Special Trains starting on different nominated days w.e.f 1st June, 2020. These Special Trains will run as per the existing route, timings, stoppages and compositions of regular Mail/Express, Duronto and Jan Shatabdi trains. These Special Trains are: -
02245/02246 Howrah-Yesvantpur-Howrah Superfast Special, 02213/02214 Shalimar-Patna-Shalimar Special, 02021/02022 Howrah-Barbil-Howrah Superfast Special, 02810/02809 Howrah-CSMT (Mumbai)-Howrah Superfast Special, 02834/02833 Howrah-Ahmedabad-Howrah Superfast Special, 08183/08184 Tatanagar-Danapur-Tatanagar Superfast Special, 02703/02704 Howrah-Secunderabad-Howrah Special, 02073/02074 Howrah-Bhubaneswar-Howrah Special and 02365/02366 Patna-Ranchi-Patna Special.
Opening of Ticket Booking Counters (PRS)
South Eastern Railway has opened reservation counters for booking of reserved tickets considering the need of the general public for making the task of ticket booking easy for all prospective travelers from all parts of India in reserved trains.PRS counters at 26 stations in four Divisions have been opened in SER jurisdiction w.e.f 22.05.2020.

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07:01

Refund of ticket fares for trains cancellation on account of COVID-19

Refund of ticket fares for trains cancellation on account of COVID-19     

 No 120/2020-21

26-05-2020

Chennai

Refund of ticket fares for trains cancellation on account of COVID-19

1)In pursuance of Railway Board’s instructions, Southern Railway is arranging full refund to ticket fares for trains cancelled after 22/03/2020 o­n account of COVID-19

2)The refund of ticket fares are being granted o­n line at www.irctc.co.in for all tickets o­n the website.

3)Passengers may note that for counter tickets, 100% refund will be made available for all the cancelled trains (After 22/03/2020) upto 180 days from the date of journey.  Hence, there is no urgency to come to the counters.

4)In view of the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu, the refund for stations in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry will be disbursed slightly later in a staggered manner.  This is in order to ensure that social distancing norms are not violated by queues at various stations for disbursal of the refunds.  The dates for starting refunds at Stations in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry will be intimated shortly

5)The following procedure will be followed for tickers booked at Counters in Kerala and Karnataka

The refunds will be made available in a staggered manner a shown below so as to minimize the queues at the counters and to ensure social distancing for the protection of our customers.

Refunds will be available in counters in various divisions as follows:

            I.KERALA:

1)Trivandrum Division:

Trivandrum Central, Kollam Jn, Kayankulam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Alleppey, Ernakulam Jn, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrisur

2)Palghat Division:

Calicut, Palghat

II)KARNATAKA

Mangalore Junction

6)The staggered disbursal of refunds will be carried out at all the above counters in the following manner:

Journey Commencing Date

Date of Refund o­n PRS Counters

22.03.2020 to 31.03.2020

From 27.05.2020 o­nwards

01.04.2020 to 14.04.2020

From 03.06.2020 o­nwards

15.04.2020 to 30.04.2020

From 09.06.2020 o­nwards

01.05.2020 to 15.05.2020

From 16.06.2020 o­nwards

16.05.2020 to 31.05.2020

From 23.06.2020 o­nwards

01.06.2020 to 30.06.2020

From 28.06.2020 o­nwards

7)All COVID-19 precautions should be strictly enforced at the counters. Social distancing norms should be ensured in queues and between queues.  No persons will be allowed at the PRS Counters without wearing the masks. The staff are instructed to wear gloves and masks and frequent use of sanitizers will be resorted to while handling cash. The counters will also be sanitized frequently

8)Our esteemed passengers are requested to follow the above precautions keeping in mind that there is time available upto 6 months from the date of travel for collecting the full refunds.

 Source:Southern Railway


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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

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Monday, 25 May 2020

07:21

Refund of PRS Train Tickets will Start From 27.05.2020 –Western Railway

Refund of PRS Train Tickets will Start From 27.05.2020 –Western Railway

2020/05

24-05-2020

Mumbai

REFUND TO START FROM 27TH MAY AT PRS COUNTERS OF NOMINATED STATIONS OVER MUMBAI DIVISION OF WR

REFUND TO START FROM 27TH MAY AT PRS COUNTERS OF NOMINATED STATIONS OVER MUMBAI DIVISION OF WR

For the convenience of passengers, the Indian Railways has decided to restore passengers services in a phased manner with 100 pairs of trains starting from 1st June, 2020. Continuing with this decision, the functioning of selected Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters at nominated stations has also been re-started with effect from 22nd May, 2020. Now, Western Rly has also decided to re-start the refund of PRS train tickets of cancelled trains due to lockdown. Accordingly, in Mumbai division of WR, passengers will be able to get their refund of PRS tickets w.e.f. 27th May, 2020.

According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, over Mumbai Division of Western Railway, PRS counters are being operated at 6 stations i.e. Churchgate, Mumbai Central, Vasai Road, Valsad, Surat and Nandurbar from 22nd May, 2020 for passengers to book reserved tickets in special trains through cash or through Point of Sale (POS) machines. In addition to these, PRS counters will also be operated at 3 more locations at Andheri, Borivali and Vapi stations with effect from 27th May, 2020.

Shri Bhakar added that in continuation to this, it has also been decided that the refund of PRS tickets for the journey of trains cancelled between 22nd March, 2020 to 30th June, 2020 will be granted as per below schedule:

Journey commencement Date

Date of Refund o­n PRS Counters

22.03.2020 to 31.03.2020

From 27.05.2020 o­nwards

01.04.2020 to 14.04.2020

From 03.06.2020 o­nwards

15.04.2020 to 30.04.2020

From 09.06.2020 o­nwards

01.05.2020 to 15.05.2020

From 16.06.2020 o­nwards.

16.05.2020 to 31.05.2020

From 23.06.2020 o­nwards

01.06.2020 to 30.06.2020

From 28.06.2020 o­nwards

 It's worth mentioning that passengers can avail the refund within 180 days from the date of journey as stipulated by the Railways. Passengers are advised not to rush to avail refund against cancelled trains and avoid overcrowding by following social distancing norms and health protocols.

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Saturday, 23 May 2020

18:51

Indian Railways modifies terms and conditions of booking of tickets for 15 pairs of Special Trains

Indian Railways modifies terms and conditions of booking of tickets for 15 pairs of Special Trains
No 114/2020-21
23-05-2020
Chennai
Indian Railways modifies terms and conditions of booking of tickets for 15 pairs of Special Trains
The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of these trains will be increased from 7 days to 30 days
The change shall be implemented with effect from train booking date 24th May 2020 and for train starting date of 31st May 2020 o­nwards
Indian Railways is presently running fifteen pairs of special Trains with effect from 12.05.20. For the convenience ofthe passengers, it has now been decided to revise certain terms and conditions of these 15 pairs of special trains as under :
The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of these trains will be increased from 7 days to 30 days.
There shall be no Tatkal booking in these trains.
  • RAC/Waiting list tickets will be issued in these trains as per extant instructions applicable. However waitlisted passengers will not be allowed to board these trains as per extant instructions.
First chart shall be prepared at least 4 hours before scheduled departure and second chart shall be prepared at least 2 hours((unlike earlier practice of 30 minutes) before scheduled departure. Current booking shall be permitted in between first and second chart.
Booking oftickets shall be permissible through computerized PRS counters including Post Offices, Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra(YTSK) licensees etc, as well as through o­n-line booking including authorized agents of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation(IRCTC) and Common Service Centres.
The above shall be implemented with effect from train booking date 24th May 2020
and for train starting date of 31st May 2020 o­nwards.

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Friday, 22 May 2020

16:20

Re-opening of Reservation (PRS) Counters over South Central Railway

Re-opening of Reservation (PRS) Counters over South Central Railway

No. 96/2020-21
22-05-2020
Secunderabad
Re-opening of Reservation (PRS) Counters over South Central Railway
Reservation counters at 73 station will be immediately opened starting 22.05.2020
Booking of Reservation Tickets through the Ticketing agents, Post Offices, Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra (YTSK) licensees etc.  have also been allowed starting 22.05.2020
Taking another significant step towards normalizing the train services across the country, the Indian Railways has decided to open regular Reservation Booking counters for the benefit of Rail Passengers wanting make reservations for the special trains being run. As part of it, South Central Railway has also decided to open Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters over the Zone in a phased manner from tomorrow i.e., 22nd May, 2020 to facilitate general public for booking of reserved journey tickets.
Starting tomorrow, the following Reservation counters at 73 stations will be opened immediately from 22.05.2020 across the Zone:
Telangana (Total 18 Stations):
Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Kacheguda, Vikarabad, Tandur, Kazipet, Peddapalli, Mancheriyal, Sirpur Kaghaznagar, Mahabubabad, Khammam, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Kama Reddi, Nizamabad, Ramannapet, Mahabubnagar, Krishna.
Andhra Pradesh (Total 44 stations):
Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Renigunta , Kurnool Piduguralla, Nambur, Mangalagiri, Gudur, Nellore, o­ngole, Krishna Canal, Eluru, Nidadavolu, Rajamundry, Samalkot, Tadepalligudem, Anaparti, Pittapuram, Annavaram, Tuni, Naripatnam Road, Yellamanchalli, Anakapalle, Rayanapadu, Kondapalli, Chittoor, Koduru, Obulavaripalle, Pullampet, Rajampeta, Nandaluru, Kadapa, Kamalapuram, Yerraguntla, Muddanuru, Kondapuram, Tadipatri, Gooty, Guntakal, Adoni, Mantralayam Road, Anantapur, Dharmavaram.
Maharashtra (Total 06 stations):
Nanded, Purna, Parbhani, Selu, Jalna, Aurangabad.
Karnataka (Total 05 stations):
Sedum, Raichur, Saidapur, Nalwar, Yadgir.
In addition, with effect from 22.05.2020Indian Railways has also allowed the facility of booking/cancellation of reserved tickets through the Common Service Centers, Ticketing agents, Post Offices, Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra (YTSK) licensees etc. and through authorized agents of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) along with computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters of Indian Railways available in railway premises/reservation centers.
It may also be noted that running of Shramik Special trains will continue to be handled by local State Governments as per the existing protocols.
Opening of ticket booking counters for purchasing reserved segment tickets will mark an important step in graded restoration of passenger railway services and making the task of ticket booking easy for all prospective travelers from all parts of India in reserved trains.
It is reiterated that all preventive measures should be followed by the staff as well as rail users approaching the PRS countersin the wake of COVID-19 , like social distancing, wearing of masks, using of sanitizesetc.


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08:31

Special Trains Ticket Booking will Commence From 21.05.2020.No Agent Booking Allowed

Special Trains Ticket Booking will Commence From 21.05.2020.No Agent Booking Allowed
Guidelines for Train Services beginning on 1st June 2020 Graded Restoration of Train services .
Move to help migrants as well who wish to travel other than Shramik Trains.
These rules are for trains other than Shramik trains, which will continue to run in bigger numbers.
100 pairs of Trains listed.
Norms made for Booking of Tickets & Charting, Quota, Concessions, Cancellation & Refunds, Health Screening, Catering, Linen etc
Booking of all these trains will commence from 10 am on 21/05/20.
Other regular Passenger services including all mail/express, passenger and suburban services shall remain cancelled until further advice.
There will be no unreserved coach in the train.
Fare shall be as normal and for General (GS) coaches, being reserved, second seating(2S) fare shall be charged and seat will be provided to all the passengers.
Only online E-Ticketing will be done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App. No tickets will be booked across the reservation counter on any Railway Station.
The ARP (advance reservation period) shall be maximum 30 days.
Only passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.
Screening to be done before boarding and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to enter /board the train.
Concessions for four categories of Divyangjan concession and 11 categories of patient concessions are permitted in these special trains.
On arrival at their destination, the travelling passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the destination state/UT
No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train.
Posted On: 20 MAY 2020 10:25PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Railways (MoR) in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family welfare (MoHFW) and Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has decided that train services on Indian Railways shall be further partially restored w.e.f. from 01st June 2020.
Indian Railways will start operations of 200 passenger services as listed in the annexure (attached below). These trains shall run from 1/6/2020 and booking of all these trains will commence from 10 am on 21/05/20.
These special services shall be in addition to the existing Shramik special trains being run since 01st May and Special AC trains (30 trains) being run since 12th May 2020.
Other regular Passenger services including all mail/express, passenger and suburban services shall remain cancelled until further advice.
Train Type: Special trains on the pattern of Regular Trains
These will be fully reserved trains having both AC & Non AC classes. General (GS) coaches shall also have reserved seat for sitting. There will be no unreserved coach in the train.
Fare shall be as normal and for General (GS) coaches, being reserved, second seating(2S) fare shall be charged and seat will be provided to all the passengers.
Booking of Tickets & Charting:
i. Only online E-Ticketing will be done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App. No tickets will be booked across the reservation counter on any Railway Station. Booking of tickets through ‘agents’, (both IRCTC Agents and Railway Agents) shall not be permitted.
ii. The ARP (advance reservation period) shall be maximum 30 days.
iii. RAC and Wait list will be generated as per extant rules however waiting list ticket holders shall not be permitted to board the train.
iv. No unreserved (UTS) tickets will be issued and no tickets will be issued onboard to any passenger during the journey.
v.  No tatkal and premium tatkal booking shall be permitted in these trains.
vi. First chart shall be prepared at least 4 hours before scheduled departure and second chart shall be prepared at least 2 hours((unlike present practice of 30 minutes) before scheduled departure. Only online current booking shall be permitted in between first and second chart preparation.
vii. All passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to enter /board the train.
viii.Passengers travelling by these special services will observe the following precautions :
1. Only passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.
2.   All passengers must wear face covers/masks at the entry and during travel.
3. The passengers shall reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station. Only passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.
4.Passengers shall observe social distancing both at the station and on trains.
5.On arrival at their destination, the travelling passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the destination state/UT Quota Permitted:
All quotas shall be permitted in these special trains as has been permitted in Regular trains. Limited number of reservation (PRS) counters shall be operated for this purpose. However, normal ticket booking cannot be done through these counters.
Concessions: Only four categories of Divyangjan concession and 11 categories of patient concessions are permitted in these special trains..
Cancellation and Refund rule: Railway Passengers (Cancellation of Ticket and Refund of Fare) Rules, 2015 shall be applicable.
In addition following instructions already issued regarding Refund of fare in case passenger is not found fit for travelling due to symptoms of Corona shall remain applicable.
As per MHA guidelines all passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers shall be allowed to enter/board the train.
If during screening a passenger has very high temperature/symptoms of Covid-19 etc., he shall not be allowed to travel despite having confirmed tickets. In such case full refund shall be provided to passenger as under:-
(i)  On PNR having single passenger.
(ii) On a party ticket if one passenger is found unfit to travel and also all  other passengers on the same PNR do not want to travel in that case full refund shall be granted for all passengers.
(iii) On a party ticket if one passenger is found unfit to travel however other passengers on the PNR want to travel in that case full refund of fare shall be granted to passenger who was not allowed to travel.
For all the above cases, TTE certificates as per extant practice shall be issued to the passenger at the entry/checking/screening point itself mentioning “Number of passengers not travelled due to symptoms of Covid 19 in one or more passengers”
After getting TTE certificates, online TDR shall be filed for refund of not travelled passengers, within 10 days from the date of journey and the original
TTE certificate issued shall be sent by the passenger to IRCTC as per extant provision and full fare for the part passenger/full who have not travelled shall be refunded by IRCTC in the customer’s account.
For the above purpose, CRIS and IRCTC shall make necessary changes for filing of TDR for non-travelling passengers due to covid-19 symptoms. One option ‘part/full passenger not allowed to travel by Railways due to very high temperature/covid-19 symptoms’ will be available.
Catering:
No catering charges shall be included in the fare. Provision for pre paid meal booking, e-catering shall be disabled. However, IRCTC shall make provision for limited eatables and packaged drinking water on payment basis only in limited trains, having Pantry car attached. Information to this effect shall be made available to passengers during time of booking ticket.
Passengers are encouraged to carry their own food and drinking water.
All static catering and vending units (Multi Purpose stalls, Bookstalls, Misc./Chemist stalls etc) at Railway stations will remain open. In case of Food Plaza and Refreshments rooms etc, cooked items may be served as take away only with no sit-down eating arrangements in place.
 Linen and Blanket:
No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen for the travel. The temperature inside AC coaches shall be suitably regulated for this purpose.
Zonal Railways have been instructed to ensure that there are separate entry and exit gates at Railway stations to the extent feasible so that there is no face to face movement of passengers. Zonal railways will be guided by standard social distancing guidelines on stations and trains and observe the safety, security and hygiene protocols.
All passengers must download and use the Aarogya Setu application. Passengers are advised to travel light.
As per MHA guidelines the movement of the passenger(s) as well as the driver of the vehicle transporting the passenger(s) to and fro the Railway Station shall be allowed on the basis of the confirmed e-ticket.
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08:13

Rajdhani Superfast Special Trains Between Chennai and New Delhi

Rajdhani Superfast Special Trains Between Chennai and New Delhi
No.103/2020-21
20-05-2020
Chennai
NEW DELHI – CHENNAI– NEW DELHI RAJDHANI SUPER FAST SPECIAL TRAINS
Rajdhani Super Fast Special trains between New Delhi and Chennai with revised days of service from 21st May 2020  shall run as detailed below:-
With a composition of 1 AC First Class Coach, 5 AC Second Class Coaches, 11 AC three tier coaches, and two Generator car cum Brake Vans, Train No.02434 New Delhi – Dr MGR Chennai Central Rajdhani Superfast Special will leave New Delhi at 16.00 hrs o­n Mondays and Thursdays starting from 21st May 2020 to the following stoppages and timings :-
  • Agra Cantt ( Arr 18.10 hrs  / Dep  18.12 hrs)
  • Jhansi (Arr 20.53 hrs / Dep 21.03 hrs)
  • Bhopal (Arr 00.15 hrs / Dep 00.25 hrs)
  • Nagpur (Arr  05.45 hrs / Dep 05.50 hrs)
  • Warangal ( Arr 11.48 hrs / Dep 11.53 hrs)
  • Vijayawada (Arr 14.35 hrs / Dep 14.37 hrs)
  • and reaching Dr MGR Chennai Central at 20.40 hrs o­n Tuesdays and Fridays (Day 2)
In the return direction, Train No.02433 Dr MGR Chennai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani Superfast Special will leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 06.35 hrs o­n Wednesdays and Saturdays starting from 23rd May 2020 to the following stoppages and timings :-
  • Vijayawada (Arr 12.21 hrs / Dep 12.26 hrs)
  • Warangal (Arr 15.22 hrs / Dep 15.24 hrs)
  • Nagpur (Arr 21.10 hrs / Dep 21.15 hrs)
  • Bhopal (Arr 02.40 hrs / Dep 02.50 hrs)
  • Jhansi (Arr 05.06 hrs / Dep 05.11 hrs)
  • Agra Cantt (Arr 07.55 hrs / Dep 07.57 hrs)
  • and reaching New Delhi at 10.30 hrs o­n Thursdays and Sundays. (Day 2)
Reservations are open.
Guidelines for these trains                                                                                              
The fare structure for this train shall be as applicable for the regular time tabled Rajdhani trains (excluding catering charges).
Only o­nline E-Ticketing will be done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App. No tickets will be booked across the reservation counter o­n any Railway Station. Booking of tickets through ‘agents’, (both IRCTC Agents and Railway Agents) shall not be permitted. Maximum Advance Reservation Period (ARP) will be of maximum 7 days.
No catering charges shall be included in the fare. Provision for pre-paid meal booking, e-catering shall be disabled. However, IRCTC shall make provision for limited eatables and packaged drinking water o­n payment basis. Information to this effect shall be made available to passengers during time of booking ticket.
Passengers are encouraged to carry their own food and drinking water. Dry, ready-to-eat food and bottled water shall be provided o­n demand, inside the trains o­n payment basis.
All passengers shall be compulsorily screened and o­nly asymptomatic passengers are allowed to enter /board the train.
Passengers travelling by these special services will observe the following precautions :
(a)   Only passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.
(b)   All passengers shall be wearing face covers/masks at the entry and during travel.
(c)   The passengers shall reach the station at-least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station. o­nly passengers who are found asymptomatic will be permitted to travel.
(d)   Passengers shall observe social distancing both at the station and o­n trains.
(e)    On arrival at their destination, the travelling passengers will have to adhere to such health protocols as are prescribed by the destination state/UT
Zonal Railways have been instructed to ensure that there are separate entry and exit gates at Railway stations to the extent feasible so that there is no face to face movement of passengers. Zonal railways will be guided by standard social distancing guidelines o­n stations and trains and observe the safety, security and hygiene protocols.
All passengers are advised to download and use the Aarogya Setu application.
No Linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen for the travel. The temperature inside AC coaches shall be suitably regulated for this purpose.
No stalls/ booths o­n the platforms shall be opened. No train side vending would be permitted. Passengers are advised to travel light.
As per MHA guidelines the movement of the passenger(s) as well as the driver of the vehicle transporting the passenger(s) to and from the Railway Station shall be allowed o­n the basis of the confirmed e-ticket.
Guidelines for Quarantine for persons coming from outside state to Tamilnadu:
As per the guidelines of the TN Govt issued o­n 11th May, 2020, regarding Covid-19 - Testing and Quarantine Guidelines for Incoming persons - revised orders, with reference to the MHA order No.40-3/2020 - DM-I(A) dated 5/5/20
Persons from Other States/Union Territories:
Testing be done o­n all persons coming into Tamil Nadu from all the States/UTs. If they test positive, they will be taken to a hospital. In case, if the result is negative, such persons be continued in institutional quarantine facility for 7 days, in respect of persons coming from Hot Spots (Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra) - After 7 days, if the individuals display no symptom, they can be sent to home for home quarantine, or continued in Government quarantine, if the individual does not have facilities at home for the remaining 7 days as well.
Where in a coach, even a single passenger is tested positive, all other passengers who travelled in the coach, though tested negative, will be put to institutional quarantine in their district, for 7 days, followed by home quarantine at their place of stay for 14 days.
The accommodation facilities for quarantine purpose will be facilitated by Tamilnadu government and option will be given to passengers for either paid accommodation or free of cost.

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