(a) whether it is true that the Railways is introducing the luggage trolley service system at various railway stations in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when this system is likely to come into force?
(a) whether it is true that the Railways is introducing the luggage trolley service system at various railway stations in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by when this system is likely to come into force?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) to (c): No, Sir. At present, introduction of luggage trolley service system is not under consideration in this Ministry. However, luggage trolleys have been introduced at some major stations through sponsorship from individuals, NGOs, Trusts, Charitable Institutions, Corporate and PSUs/Corporate House under their Corporate Social Responsibility, duly considering the safety constraints in their operation on the platforms and inter platform movement.