I actually had 3 queries if anyone would oblige... 1. I was wondering if shatabdi has like an emergency berth in any coach in case anyone falls sick or somethng and needs to lie down? 2. Also in the mysore - to - chn shatabdi is lunch served? 3. Is there any website which outlines the catering info of trains like shatabdi/rajdhani/duronto? It... more...
would really help people with spl fod needs (Eg- diabetics) to plan their travel accdly. Would look forward to a reply.
1. No emergency berth exists as of now-but looks a good sugestion to railways to meet emergencies-however crew will eb having 1st aid box to tackle emergency 2. lunch is served when train goes to mysore and not in the return-return journey has snacks and dinner being served
1. No Emergency Berth 2. I wonder about Lunch Option not available, as MYS-SBC is 275, while SBC-MYS 305 (with Lunch Option) 3. irctc.com - but i wonder, if they have any specific non-diabetic option. You may request Sugar-free tea/coffee!!
Dear Sir, With due respect, IR has sarted medical facility options where doctors will be travelling with passengers, carrying very vital life support systems/saving drugs & berth 1 & 3 in AC Coaches 2 & 3 A will be converted to medical bays. Also as far as my knwledge goes some trains including Yesvantpur -Hwh Express & few others already have the facility & it will be introduced on many other long distance trains very soon including Duronto & Rajdhani. Please... more...
log onto Indiatimes.com/search to locate more information/updates..Thanx
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