Indian Railways is considered to be the lifeline of the nation. Wherever you want to go in the country, just take a train ticket and reach your destination by sitting or sleeping comfortably.
Have you traveled a lot in the train? In today’s time, there will be very few people who have not yet traveled by train. Such people may be living in remote villages. If you often travel by train, are you fully aware of the other facilities that come with the ticket? Actually, when you take a train ticket for travel, you not only get the right to sit in the train on that ticket, but also get many other facilities, which few people will know about, while these facilities It is your right to know about them, you may need them at any time.
So let’s know if you buy a train ticket, then which facilities can be availed?
Insurance
While booking your ticket through IRCTC website or mobile app, you are asked about your insurance. If you have taken insurance, then there are many types of facilities available. Under the insurance, in case of death or temporary disability in the event of a train accident, compensation of Rs 10 lakh is available, while in case of permanent partial disability, insurance coverage of 7.5 lakh is available. At the same time, up to two lakh rupees are available for hospitalization and treatment during that time. Apart from this, insurance coverage is also available under theft, dacoity and the best thing is that you have to spend only 49 paise to get this insurance.
First Aid Box
If your health deteriorates while traveling in the train and you need medicine, then you can demand it from the train TTE. This facility is provided by the Railways to every passenger traveling in the train.
Waiting Room
If your train is late, depending on the class of the ticket, you can go to the waiting form and rest. This facility is provided by the Railways to every passenger. If you have a valid ticket then you can also take advantage of it.
Wi-Fi
Nowadays, WiFi facility is also being provided by the railways at the stations and that too free of cost. If you are at the station and waiting for the train, then you can take advantage of this facility of railways. However, this facility is not available at every station as of now.
Clock Room
Clock room facility is also provided by the railways for the passengers. If you have a valid train ticket, you can use the cloak room at the station and deposit your luggage.
