Highlights of Railway Budget

Until now, Toll Free Number 139 was used just to know PNR status. From now, People could dial the same number to cancel the ticket in a hassle free manner.

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu introduced many passenger-friendly measures through Railway Budget 2016. 

No Hike in Ticket Fares

Senior Citizen could be given priority when it comes to Lower Berths. Every Train consists of 120 berths for older people.

Second Class Passengers will be provided blankets

Toilet cleaning staff will be at passengers service with just one SMS

Launch of FM Radio services

Specially made toilets for physically handicapped

Baby Food/Baby Boards/Baby Menu for Kids

Order food through IRCTC 

Bar Coding for Railway Tickets

30,000 Bio-Vacuum Toilets

Platform Ticket purchase using Debit/Credit Cards

Milk & Hot Water for Kids

50% hike in Senior Citizens quota

Journalists could avail discount online

Free Wifi in 100 stations. Within 2 years, 400 Stations could be able to use free Wifi

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