If you are going to travel by train at night, then this news can be very important for you. Indian Railways has made some special rules for passengers traveling at night, which are mandatory to follow.
If you do not follow these rules, you may have to face fine or other action. So let’s know what special rules you have to follow while traveling by train at night. India’s railway system is the fourth largest rail network in the world and millions of passengers travel by train every day. Some of these passengers travel during the day, while many people also travel at night. If you are also thinking of traveling by train at night, then it is very important to know that the Railways has set special rules for night time. Violating them can cause you trouble.
1. Talking loudly at night is prohibited
A big rule for passengers traveling at night inside the train is that they cannot talk on loudspeakers or in high volumes. This can not only disturb the passengers around you but can also disturb the sleep of other passengers in the train. The railway administration has requested the passengers to keep their voice under control and not use loudspeakers.
2. The rule of turning off the lights
There is a special rule to turn off all the lights inside the train at night. You have to turn on only the night light. This is done for the convenience of the passenger and to avoid disturbing the sleep of other passengers. Otherwise, if you do not turn off the lights while traveling in the train, you can be fined.
3. Rule of giving lower berth to a middle berth passenger
After 10 pm, the middle berth passenger has to give his seat to the lower berth passenger to sleep. At this time, the lower berth passenger has no right to protest against it. If you are traveling on the middle berth, then it will be necessary to give your seat to the lower berth passenger. This is an ideal and respectable arrangement, which has been made keeping in mind the comfort of the passengers.
4. Ticket checking after 10 pm
If you board the train before 10 pm, then the TTE (Train Ticket Examiner) cannot check your ticket at night. However, if you board the train after 10 pm, then your ticket can be checked. This rule is followed for the convenience of passengers and to streamline the operation of the railways.
5. Ordering food at night
It is prohibited to order food through e-catering service in the train after 10 pm. However, if you are planning your journey at night, you can pre-order. That is, you can order food or snacks online in advance, which you will get in the train at the scheduled time. This arrangement has been made keeping in mind the convenience of passengers traveling in the train at night.
6. Use of online services
If you are travelling in a train at night, you must keep in mind that some online services like pre-ordering food are available. However, new orders are not allowed after 10 pm. So, if you are travelling at night, ensure your food requirement in advance.
Why is it important to follow these rules?
Following these railway rules not only takes care of your and other passengers’ comfort, but also makes train travel safe and organized. While traveling at night, it is important that passengers respect the comfort and peace of other passengers. Apart from this, it also helps in the operation of the train and any kind of trouble can be prevented.
The railway administration has made these rules to provide safe and comfortable travel to the passengers, so that no one faces any inconvenience during the journey. If you travel at night, it is important to follow these rules so that your journey remains pleasant and uninterrupted.
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