Rlys announces facility to clear wait-listed passengers

New Delhi: In a passenger-friendly move, the Railways on Thursday announced a facility of transfer of berths, which remain vacant at the train-originating station after preparation of second chart, to the next and subsequent stations to be alloted to wait-listed passengers there. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu also launched a series of policy initiatives, including allotting 33% quota for women within reserved categories for the allotment in catering units and giving preference to local domicile holders for commercial licenses at stations. According to the new facility, the PRS (passenger reservation system) will automatically allot vacant berths available at the originating stations after preparation of second chart to the subsequent stations where wait-listed passengers are available. PTI