Indian Railways has decided to start providing linen, blankets and curtains inside trains again as the restriction imposed on issuing these items as part of the COVID-19 protocol has been lifted with immediate effect, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. 

The step has been taken as the COVID wave has receded in the country with the number of cases showing a sharp decline.

“In view of pandemic and Covid Protocol due to Covid-19, standard operating protocol (SOP) for movement of passengers by trains was issued which imposed the restriction on linen, blankets and curtains inside trains,” according to the official statement.

“Railways have now decided to withdraw this restriction with regard to supply of linen, blankets and curtains inside the train with immediate effect and the same may be provided as per applicability during pre-Covid period,” the statement explained.

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