You have many times appreciated the Railwaymen for their dedication in Operation and Maintenance of the Indian Railways in this crisis of the COVID-19…….

No.AIRF/86 Dated: May 18, 2020

The Chairman,
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Opening of the Reservation and Booking Offices

You have many times appreciated the Railwaymen for their dedication in Operation and Maintenance of the Indian Railways in this crisis of the COVID-19.

When most of the Government Departments were completely locked down, Railways run tens of thousands “Goods Trains” as well as “Shramik Specials” and “Special Trains”.

Though, all the “Shramik Specials” and “Special Trains” are being operated by the Railway Staff, their booking is being done by the IRCTC, which is creating lot of mental agony in the minds of the Railway Employees, particularly Reservation and Booking Staff. Regular staff is apprehending that, all these trains may not be handed over completely to the IRCTC.

In view of the above, it is our humble request that, all the PRSs and Booking Offices should be opened immediately and also work given to the IRCTC may be reverted back to our dedicated Railway Employees.

With Regards,

Copy to: Member Traffic, Railway Board – for necessary action please.
Copy to: Member(Traction), Railway Board – for necessary action please.
Copy to: General Secretaries, all affiliated unions – for information.