*COLLECT THE INFORMATION WITH PICTURE ON MADHU DANDAWATE WHO PUT AN END TO THE THIRD CLASS RAILWAY IN 1978 RAILWAY BUDGET.
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These would help the Railways achieve the ultimate objective of having predominantly one type of accommodation in long distance trains. This would mean gradual doing away with different classes on the Railways, Dandavate added. The promised amenities for second class passengers include cushioned seats and “Janata Khana” to provide cheaper meals
The Railways would sell one rupee food packets on all major long distance trains. To curb malpractices in reservations and to eliminate corruption, Dandavate said that it has been decided that only women will be appointed as reservation clerks and supervisors in the major booking offices.
MORE FOR II CLASS
Second class passengers on the fast inter-city services will now be provided with cushioned seats. This is one of the steps to make travel more comfortable in second class. It has already been decided to provide second class sleeper coaches with cushioned berths. About 400 such coaches will be manufactured in 1978-79 to be put on fast express trains. Besides, cushioned berths and backrests, additional amenities on these coaches include provision of tinted window glass to prevent glare, additional racks for meal-trays, space for keeping potable drinking water containers and provisions for supply of linen and to passengers on demand.
KONKAN RAILWAY
Work on the first phase of the Konkan Railway will be taken up in the coming financial year, the Railway Budget stated. To begin with a new line from Apta to Roha will be laid.
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