{
  "id": 14356640,
  "title": "Kolkata Rajdhani train introduces floral comforters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/kolkata-rajdhani-train-introduces-floral-comforters",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:39:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/kolkata-rajdhani-express-introduces-floral-comforters-instead-of-blankets-howrah-new-delhi-trains-first-ac-passengers-get-festive-upgrade-ahead-of-durga-puja/articleshow/134930350.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Passengers traveling in the First AC section of the Kolkata Rajdhani Express, also known as the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, will be greeted with a new amenity this festive season. Starting from October 11, 2026, Eastern Railway has replaced standard blankets with floral comforters in the First AC coaches. This change coincides with the lead-up to Durga Puja, a time when these trains are typically crowded.\n\nThe decision to introduce floral comforters in the First AC coaches is part of Eastern Railway's efforts to enhance passenger comfort and cleanliness during long journeys. This upgrade is exclusively for passengers in First AC, while other classes remain unchanged.\n\nEastern Railway has provided a statement regarding the rollout of the floral comforters. The statement reads, \"This Durga Puja, Eastern Railway adds a special touch of elegance to your journey! Passengers travelling in 1st AC of the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express will enjoy exclusive premium floral comforters, replacing standard blankets from 11th October 2026.\" The railway has assured that each comforter will undergo thorough washing and sanitization after every trip to maintain hygiene standards and ensure passengers enjoy a fresh and comfortable experience.\n\nLast year, Eastern Railway introduced covered blankets in AC coaches as part of a pilot program to address hygiene concerns and improve comfort. This floral comforter upgrade appears to be a natural progression of that initiative. The Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, which connects Kolkata with New Delhi, has been operating since March 3, 1969, making it India's first Rajdhani Express. The train runs on two routes, one via Gaya and the other via Patna, with the journey numbers being 12301 and 12302 for the Howrah-to-New Delhi route, and 12305 and 12306 for the New Delhi-to-Howrah route.",
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