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Eastern Railway Introduces Floral Comforters on Rajdhani Express for Durga Puja
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News18•13-10-2026, 11:07
Eastern Railway Introduces Floral Comforters on Rajdhani Express for Durga Puja
- •Passengers traveling in First AC coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express will receive new floral comforters starting October 11, 2026.
- •The initiative aims to enhance comfort, provide a premium travel experience, and improve hygiene during the Durga Puja festive season.
- •The floral comforters will be thoroughly washed and sanitized after every round trip to ensure optimal cleanliness.
- •This update is part of broader efforts by Indian Railways to address longstanding passenger concerns regarding the cleanliness of train blankets.
- •The Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express is India's first Rajdhani service, having made its inaugural journey on March 3, 1969.
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Eastern Railway introduced floral comforters to replace standard blankets in the First AC coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express.
The initiative featuring floral comforters for First AC passengers became effective on October 11, 2026.
The floral comforters are washed and sanitised after every round trip to maintain high cleanliness standards and provide fresh bedding.
