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The Indian Railways has been occupied with various services being enhanced and introduced. The ticket-booking portals continue to see commuters choosing seats, and gearing up for visits and trips.
Passengers usually tend to take train trips with the knowledge of being able to carry a larger amount of luggage, compared to buses or flights. But many ask one question often, can one carry alcohol on the train?
According to the Railways’ liquor policy, consuming or carrying alcohol is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those who violate the policy.
Many incidents have come to light where a passenger or staff in a drunken state caused nuisance. The railways said in a statement that it poses a safety risk, and it also causes discomfort to other passengers if one acts in an unruly behaviour under liquor's influence.
The policy applies to the railways' staff, too, as it may prove to be disastrous and pose a risk to the passengers' safety.
If one possesses or is under the influence of alcohol, the policy outlines that confiscation and legal action can be taken against them, keeping in mind the situation at hand.
New rules
Many a times, passengers face difficulties in booking lower berth seats for their train journeys. To make the process easier, the Indian Railways introduced a few changes in the lower berth reservation rules.
Senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with disability will be given preference considering the lower berth availabilities. There is a condition in the reservation system for allotting lower berth automatically to female passengers above the age 45 years.