New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that officials are entitled to travel in Indian Railways trains with their families only in accordance with norms.
Vaishnaw made the statement in response to a question concerning the justification for allowing officials to travel complimentary with their spouses on luxurious trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Maharaja Express.
The Palace on Wheels and the Maharaja Express are the most luxurious trains in the country, whose fare ranges from ₹4 lakh to ₹22 lakh per person, depending on the class and tour categories.
Vaishnaw added that railway officials are entitled to travel in Indian Railways trains with their families in accordance with Railway Servants Rules, 1986 only.
He also provided an update on the development works at Karur Junction station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, stating that the works of improvement of station building, main entrance arch, platform widening and surfacing of platform no 1, platform shelter at platform no 2/3 and 4/5, AC waiting hall, general waiting hall, toilet at platform no 1, 2/3 and 4/5, circulating area and parking have been completed.
