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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 18 September 2017 - 08:19 AM

India Times, 9/17/17:
 

Sleeping Time For Passengers Travelling In Indian Trains Reduced, Can Sleep Between 10PM To 6AM

 

 

The Indian Railways has decided to put an end to the undecided long sleeping hours on the train have cut it short to only 8 hours. In a recently issued circular, the passengers in reserved coaches can now only sleep between 10 p.m and 6 a.m.

 

This move is done to allow other passengers to sit for the rest of the time, especially those who board the train during odd hours. 
 

 

Prior to the circular, the sleeping time for passengers was 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.  “Sleeping accommodation between 2200 hours and 0600 hours and sitting accommodation for the rest of the period is provided for the passengers in the reserved coaches having sleeping accommodation,” said the circular, dated August 31. 

 

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Posted 18 September 2017 - 08:22 AM

Hindustan Times, 9/18/17:
 

Sleep less and don’t fight: Railways cuts down nap time to check quarrels on trains

 

 

In a bid to put an end to quarrels between passengers in reserved train compartments, the railways has decided to reduce official sleeping hours by an hour.

 

In a circular dated August 31, the railway ministry has stipulated that passengers in reserved coaches can sleep only between 10pm and 6am, while allowing other passengers to sit on the lower berths for the remaining period of time. At present, passengers are permitted to sleep between 9pm and 6am.

 

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