Southern Railway will provide bedsheet and pillow service to sleeper passengers at a nominal charge from January 1, 2026. This facility will be rolled out in 10 express trains in the first phase.
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Indian Railways Sleeper Class Bedroll Service: Indian Railways is continuously taking new steps to enhance passenger convenience. In this regard, Southern Railway made an important announcement on Friday that passengers traveling in non-air conditioned (non-AC) sleeper coaches will now be provided with bedsheets, pillows, and pillow covers at a nominal fee. Until now, this facility was only available in AC coaches, but now millions of non-AC passengers, especially those traveling long distances during monsoon and winter, will be able to travel comfortably.
What will be the prices?
Complete set (one bedsheet + pillow + pillow cover) → ₹50
Bedsheet only → ₹20
Pillow + pillow cover → ₹30
When and on which trains will the service begin?
This facility will begin on January 1, 2026, and will be implemented on 10 major express trains of Southern Railway in the first phase.
- Chennai-Mettupalayam Nilgiri Superfast Express
- Chennai-Mangaluru Superfast Express
- Chennai Egmore-Mannargudi Express
- Chennai Egmore-Tiruchendur Superfast Express
- Chennai-Palakkad Express
- Chennai Egmore-Sengottai Silambu Superfast Express
- Tambaram-Nagercoil Superfast Express
- Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Superfast Express
- Chennai-Alleppey Superfast Express
- Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Express
Pilot Project Receives Great Response
This scheme was introduced under the Railways’ “New Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme” (NINFRIS) launched in 2023-24. The pilot project received overwhelming response from passengers. Now, it has been decided to implement it permanently. The entire work of purchasing, mechanically washing, packing, loading, distribution, and storage of bedrolls will be contracted, ensuring utmost hygiene and quality.
Railways Will Also Benefit
This service is expected to generate additional revenue of approximately ₹28.27 lakh for the Chennai Division over the next three years. This initiative, which improves both passenger convenience and railway revenue, is also receiving widespread praise on social media. Many are calling it “a small step, a big relief.”
