Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

Your train ticket is of great use, not only for the journey but can also give you 6 bumper benefits.


For short journeys we take the help of our car or bike, but for long journeys we remember the train. Because this is such a transport, in which you can sit comfortably and enjoy the outside views. Not only this, you can also order food while sitting, you also get pillows and blankets easily in AC coaches. But do you know, the ticket you buy for travel is not only meant to be kept in your pocket during the journey, but you can also avail many other benefits from it. Perhaps you may not be aware of this, so let us tell you about some of the bumper benefits.

Dormitory facility is available

Whenever we go somewhere, we need a hotel to stay. But you can get this facility through this confirmed rail ticket. If you have a confirmed train ticket, you can use IRCTC dormitory. Where you can buy a bed very cheaply for Rs 150. It remains valid for 24 hours.

Facilities in AC coach

Facilities in AC coach

In Indian Railways, pillow, bedsheet and blanket are all given free in AC1, AC2 and AC3. All these facilities are provided free of cost in Garib Rath also. If you do not find these things in AC, then you can see these things by showing your train ticket. You will not have to pay any extra charge for this.

medical emergency

medical emergency

Many times you must have seen that someone’s health suddenly worsens while travelling. In case of medical emergency, complete first aid facilities are provided in the train itself. You just have to tell the RPF jawan of the train. In case of medical emergency, you can call 139 as soon as possible and express your concern. You will also be provided immediate first aid facility. If you are traveling in a train which does not have this facility, it will be arranged for you at the next station.

Food facilities are available in these trains

Food facilities are available in these trains

Let us tell you that on premium train tickets like Rajdhani, Duronto or Shatabdi, you will also be given the facility of free food. If you have an AC premium train ticket and your train is delayed by more than 2 hours, then you will be given free food from the IRCTC canteen. If you are not given food, you can also call number 139 and complain.

locker room facility

locker room facility

Almost every railway station has the facility of locker room and cloak room. In such a situation, you can keep your belongings in these locker rooms and cloak rooms for about 1 month. Meaning, if you have to go to a city and you just want to keep your luggage somewhere, then you can enjoy this facility of the Railways. To use this service, you will have to pay a fee of ₹ 50 to ₹ 100 per 24 hours. To avail this facility, you will have to pay a train ticket.

sitting on the platform waiting for the train

sitting on the platform waiting for the train

If you have a train ticket, you will not have to sit on the platform and wait for the train. For this you can use non-AC or AC waiting room. You will need to show your ticket there.

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