Indian Railways To Finally Procure New Blankets Which Can Be Washed Every Day

We all have been the victims of moldy and stinky blankets provided by the Railways. This is because the bedrolls currently in use are only washed once or at the most twice a month – quite an unhygienic practice. But that is all about to change soon.

Indian Railways is introducing new lightweight blankets which can be washed after every use

As per the announcement, the new blankets will be made out of a softer material and will replace the ones which are currently being used. These new blankets can then be washed every day, after every use.

 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is designing the new bedrolls

NIFT has designed the fabric of the new bedrolls, which is a unique mixture of cotton and wool, and will have a long shelf-life while also being able to endure daily washing. Additionally, the bedrolls are being made colourful because travellers have been surveyed to prefer them over plain white ones.

 

The plans undertaken also involve setting up of new laundries at multiple stations

Indian Railways plans to install new state-of-the-art mechanised laundries at stations throughout the country in the near future. The focus will be on hygiene and daily washing of the new bedrolls that the ministry has commissioned.

 

Passengers can now avail of e-bedroll facilities while booking their tickets online

The newest addition to the growing online facilities of the Indian Railways is the e-bedroll facility, where passengers can opt for bedroll while they book their tickets online. Passengers can also choose the option of buying takeaway packed bedrolls before they alight their trains.

The Indian Railway Ministry has shown great promise and is continuing to charm us through their new developments.

More power to Suresh Prabhu!

---

News source: Financial Express
Cover image sources: 1 & 2