Will Sleeper Coaches Now Have AC-Like Facilities? Railways Brings Liquid Handwash To Your Train Journey

Will Sleeper Coaches Now Have AC-Like Facilities? Railways Brings Liquid Handwash To Your Train Journey

Indian Railways has decided to install liquid handwash dispensers in sleeper coaches of long-distance trains with OBHS service. This step, earlier limited to AC coaches, aims to improve hygiene and passenger comfort.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Thursday, June 05, 2025, 12:05 PM IST
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Sleeper Coaches To Get AC-Like Facilities, Railways To Install Liquid Handwash In Trains. |

New Delhi: Indian Railways is taking several steps to improve the travel experience for common passengers. In a big move, it has now decided to provide better hygiene facilities in sleeper coaches of long-distance trains. This will bring AC coach-like benefits to sleeper class passengers as well.

Liquid Handwash Dispensers Coming to Sleeper Class

Until now, only AC coaches had liquid soap dispensers near washbasins and toilets. But now, Indian Railways has announced that sleeper coaches in trains that have On Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) will also have these dispensers. This will help passengers keep their hands clean during the journey.

OBHS Staff Will Maintain Cleanliness

The OBHS system includes staff who clean coaches and toilets while the train is running. Now, these staff members will also ensure that the liquid handwash dispensers in sleeper coaches are filled before the journey begins, and refilled during the journey if needed.

Official Instructions Sent to All Railway Zones

The Railway Board has already issued instructions to all zonal railways. In an official letter, it mentioned that trains with OBHS services must now have liquid soap dispensers installed in their sleeper coaches as well. This step is expected to improve hygiene standards significantly.

Types of Trains That Will Benefit

India runs different types of trains—premium ones like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, and Tejas, and regular mail/express and passenger trains. OBHS is mostly available in select mail and express trains. Now, passengers in sleeper class coaches of such trains will also get better hygiene facilities.

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