1/10 - Seven major Indian railway rules you must know
Seven major Indian railway rules you must know
2/10 - Indian Railways, one of the largest rail networks in the world
The Indian Railways, which was founded 177 years ago, is considered to be one of the largest rail networks in the world. The length of rail routes across the country was last estimated to be around over 68,000 kilometers, providing passengers with convenient travel across India.
3/10 - Railways a major source of commuting
"On a daily basis, it is reported that around 23 million passengers travel by train in India, making railways a major source of commuting.
4/10 - Pulling the alarm chain in a running train
Indian railway rules state that the alarm chain is only required to be pulled in case of an emergency, such as a medical emergency, a threat to passenger safety, an accident, or if a child, elderly or disabled person, or companion has missed the train.
5/10 - Passengers can't be disturbed after 10 PM
In general, the passengers cannot be disturbed after 10 PM, and this is why even the TTE needs to check the tickets before the stipulated time.
6/10 - Avoid making loud sounds on the train
In order to avoid disturbing passengers, all travellers are expected to keep a check on noise levels. If you are watching a video or listening or music on your phone or any other device, it is advised that you keep the volume low or use a pair of headphones or earphones.
7/10 - The middle-berth rule
The rule suggests that passengers cannot fold down the middle berth during the day as the lower and upper berths are used as seats. Passengers can only sleep on the middle berth from 10 PM to 6 AM.
8/10 - You can extend your journey while travelling
The passenger can book a ticket for a destination before the actual one if he or she gets the ticket. Then, while travelling, they can choose to go to the TTE and extend the journey by paying an extra fair.
9/10 - The two-stops rule in case you miss the train
However, in order to give the passengers a fair chance, the Two-Stops rule suggests that the ticket collector cannot just transfer the seat to another passenger. At least not for another hour or until the train passes the next two stops of the overall journey.
10/10 - Fixed price of packaged food items sold in train
The governing body has fixed rules regarding the pricing of packaged food items such as snacks, meals, and beverages on trains. This is to ensure that the passengers are not overcharged and that the products meet certain quality standards.
