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Blankets used by train passengers washed at least once a month, Rail Minister tells LS


Published on 2024-11-27 17:41:59 - Aaron Neefham, N@N
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  • Blankets provided to train passengers are washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet is provided in the bedroll kit for its use as a quilt cover, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The article from ThePrint discusses a statement made by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha regarding the maintenance of blankets provided to passengers on Indian Railways. He mentioned that these blankets are washed at least once a month, with the frequency increasing during the winter season. This response was given in reply to a question by BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav about the hygiene practices concerning the blankets used by passengers. The minister also highlighted that the cleaning process is part of a broader effort to ensure passenger comfort and hygiene, especially given the large number of passengers the railways serve daily.

Read the Full ThePrint Article at [ https://theprint.in/india/blankets-used-by-train-passengers-washed-at-least-once-a-month-rail-minister-tells-ls/2377397/ ]