(a) whether the Railways proposes to introduce any scheme of travelling in AC coaches at the cost of sleeper class as appeared in Dainik Jagran dated July 10, 2005;
(b) if so, the details of the scheme; and
(c) the time by which the scheme is likely to be started ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R.VELU)
(a): The scheme for upgradation of passengers, against the
vacant accommodation available in Upper Class is under
examination, consistent with provisions of the Railways
Act, 1989.
(b): Details of the scheme are yet to be finalised.
(c): Implementation Schedule of the scheme will be decided
only after the scheme is approved.