WHEEL CHAIRS AND STRECHERS

 These are available at certain stations and can be obtained from the Station Manager. The rate payable to porters for assistance with Wheel chairs,can be obtained from the Station Manager. Stretchers are also available at select stations fro the use of needy passengers.

 MEDICAL AID

Medical aid for travelling public is provided by the Railways as a matter of courtesy.

 A First Aid box is available with all Sation Managers and also with the Guards of each train,who are trained in rendering First Aid.

 For emergencies on train ,please contact the TTE/Train Superintendent. They will pass on a message to the next station , where a Railway Doctor can attend to the patient at a nominal prescribed charge.

 Wherever hospitalization is required,the patient may need to discontinue his journey. In such instances suitable arrangements will be made to guide him to the Government Hospital.

 Names of private Practitioners,Nursing Homes and Government Hospitals,with Telephone Numbers,Addresses and distance from thestation are displayed at all stations.

 CATERING

Catering facilities are available at all important stations.

 FAST FOOD COUNTERS ARE PROVIDED AT RENIGUNTA , SECUNDERABAD,GUNTUR,VIJAYAWADA AND GUNTAKAL RAILWAY STATIONS.

 NON VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS ARE AVAILABLE AT SECUNDERABAD AND VIJAYWADA RAILWAY STATIONS.

 Passengers are requested to order their requirements specially in advance either to the Catering Courier deputed on some of the important trains or to the Guard/Conductor of the train to facilitate meals being served at the nominated stations.

 Standard thali meals (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) will be served in Refreshment Rooms, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are being served in trains either from Base Kitchen or from Pantry Car.

MOBILE UNITS

Pantry cars are run on the following trains for convenience of the travelling passengers:

 Sl.No./Train No.&Name/StationsBetween

1.                  2703/2704 Falaknuma ExpressSecunderabad-Howrah-Secunderabad

2.                    7086/7085 Bangalore Exp.Secunderabad-BangaloreSecunderabad

3.         2711/2712 Pinakini Exp.Vijayawada-Chennai-Vijayawada

4.          2779/2780 Goa Express Vasco-da-gama-Nizamuddin-Vasco-da-Gama

5.         2713/2714 Satavahana Exp.Secunderabad-Vijayawada-Secunderabad

6.         2715/2716 Sachkand Exp.Nanded-Amritsar-Nanded

7.         7017/7018 Rajkot Exp.Secunderabad-RajkotSecunderabad

8.          7021/7022 Dakshin Exp.Hyderabad-Nizamuddin-Hyderabad

9.          7029/7030 Sabari Exp. Ernakulam-Hyderabad-Ernakulam

10.       2717/2718 Ratnachl Exp.Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada

11.       9769/9770 Jaipur Exp.Purna-Jaipur-Purna

12.       2723/2724AP Exp.Hyderabad-New Delhi-Hyderabad

A-la carte items such as Tomato Soup,Mixed Veg. Soup , Chiken Biryani,Custard Pudding,Veg.Cutlet,Potato Bonda,Masala Vada,Egg Omelette,Vegn. Sandwitches etc. prepared in the above Pantry cars available for service at the tariff prescribed by S.C.Railway. Varieties of Biscuits,Confectionaries,cold beverages and mineral water are also available in the above pantry cars.

TARRIF FOR BEVERAGES/BREAKFAST/FOOD PACKETS AND MEALS

Items/Quantity/Tariff (Rs./ Ps.)

           BEVERAGES

Tea(in cup-ready made)/150ml/3.00

Dip Tea(in-cup)/150ml/4.00

Coffee(in-cup)/150ml/5.00

Instant Coffee/Espresso150ml/5.00

Coffee

BREAKFAST(In Casserole)

Vegetarian

Idli and Vada-15.00

Upma and Vada-15.00

Bread Slices and Cutlet-15.00

Non-Vegetarian

Egg Omlette & Bread

Slices with Butter-18.00

         FOOD PACKETS

Curd bhath withpickle

(packed in wrapper)-6.00

Tamarind rice

(packed in wrapper)-6.00

ECONOMY MEAL

(In casserole)

Poori Bhaji/Sambar Bhath

Curd Bhath/Veg. Pulav-12.00

STANDARD MEALS

(In Casserole)

Vegetarian Meals-25.00

Non-vegetarian Meals-30.00

STANDARD MEALS

(in Thali) in static units

Vegetarian Meals-20.00

Non-vegetarian Meals-25.00

(with egg curry)

 BIRYANI(In Casserole)

(with Raitha)

Vegetable Biriyani-20.00

Egg Biriyani-20.00

Chiken Biriyani-35.00

Mutton Biriyani-35.00

 Please destroy the desposable tea/coffee cups after use by crushing them to prevent their misuse.

 Tariff for beverage meals and refreshments are providedwith the canvassing courier/bearer for passengers guidances.

 The charges shown in menu/tariff are subjects to change without prior notice while all attempts are made to serve meals as per the menu specified,but due to exigencies of service and in abnormal circumstances menu may be modified and alternate items given.

Please insist for cash memo/coupon for catering services availed.

  BED ROLLS

 1.      Bed rolls will be supplied free of charge to the passengers of ACI class, AC 2-Tier and AC 3-Tier classes of all trains, including Rajdhani Express trains.

2.      Bed rolls will also be supplied to the passengers travelling in 1class, provided a request is made to the Station Manager of the originating station,atleast two hours before the scheduled departure of the train,subject to availability to stock and on payment of Rs.20/- per roll,per journey.

3.      Bed rol consists of the following:

Bed sheets – 2; Face Towel-1; Blanket-1; Pillow with cover-1;

 Please return the bedrolls to the Coach attendant well in advance before the arrival of the train at the destination station.

 AVAILABILITY OF PORTERS

 Licensed Porters are at most stations to carry your luggage. These Licensed Porters shall carry your luggage at stations on payment of prescribed rates notified from time to time and displayed at the stations.Facilities for carrying heavier luggage by trolleys at specified rates are also available . All the rates for porterage are displayed at stations at prominent locations. Please note the number of the Porter engraved on the metal arm plate he wears, if he misbehaves or overcharges you, then report the matter to the Station Manager/Station Superintendent immediately. The license of the porter can be suspended for misconduct.

Please engage only Licensed porters in order to avoid the risk of your luggage being stolen by unscrupulous elements.