By IANS,
New Delhi : Passengers travelling by the Garib Rath Express trains will have the option of getting a bedroll at an additional charge of Rs.25 on the lines of the sleeper class of Duronto trains, said a railway official Thursday.
The railway official said the decision was taken after the ministry received frequent complaints about supply of used bedroll or incomplete set of bedroll, excess charging and non-issuance of receipt.
The passengers will be required to give the option for the bedrolls while booking tickets on Garib Rath Express trains and pay Rs.25 extra at the booking counter, said the official.
Similar provision will be made for passengers booking tickets through internet, they said.
The new policy shall be implemented on a trial basis for six months to assess the demand for bedrolls.
At present, the bedrolls are supplied to the passengers on demand and charges collected separately.