Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Indian Railways Provides Two Bed Sheets in AC Coaches
Indian Railways provides two bed sheets in AC coaches to keep passengers clean and comfortable.
One sheet is used on the bed, and the other is used as a blanket to avoid direct contact with the woollen blanket, which is washed only once a month.
This practice was explained by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
The cost of these bed sheets is included in the ticket price.
Indian Railways provides two bed sheets in AC coaches for hygiene purposes.
One bed sheet is used on the sleeper seat, and the other as a blanket.
This prevents direct contact with the woollen blanket, which is washed once a month.
The cost is included in the ticket price for First AC, Second AC, Third AC, and AC Economy passengers.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explained this in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
- Who
- Indian Railways, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Rajya Sabha MP Chandrakant Damodar Handore
- What
- Providing two bed sheets in AC coaches
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Indian Railways AC coaches
- Why
- To prevent direct contact with the woollen blanket and ensure hygiene
Passenger Hygiene
Cost Efficiency
Purpose of Two Bed Sheets
Passenger Hygiene
Ensures better hygiene by preventing direct contact with the woollen blanket.
Cost Efficiency
Increases operational costs due to the need for more frequent washing.
- Bedroll Kit Contents
- Two bed sheets, one pillow cover, and a hand towel
- Coaches Provided
- First AC, Second AC, Third AC, and AC Economy
- Cost Inclusion
- Included in the ticket price
- Woollen Blanket Washing Frequency
- Once a month
- Raised by
- Rajya Sabha MP Chandrakant Damodar Handore
- Responded by
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw