It is always a bone of contention among train passengers when it comes to claiming berth space, storing luggage, sharing mobile charging points and so on. One cannot deny the fact that train travel is the most comfortable mode of transportation which, at an affordable price, comes with a comfortable full-length berth and a washroom facility which cannot be found even in air travel. It is unfortunate that because of some bad apples who have caused quarrels to breakout out over oversleeping passengers using the middle and lower berths, the Indian Railways have had to reduce the sleeping time of passengers (“Railways cut sleeping time by an hour”, September 18). We should learn to hold on to the existing benefits and request better amenities going by the plate in all compartments which says: “Help the railways to serve you better.” A pleasant journey is always possible with the proper understanding and cooperation of fellow passengers.
Kshirasagara Balaji Rao,
Hyderabad
