Concerns about hygiene on Indian Railways arise as wool blankets are washed monthly, risking allergen and pathogen spread due to infrequent cleaning. Passengers are advised to use provided double ...

However, the same cannot be said for blankets. Rishu Gupta, section officer of Environment and Housekeeping Management (EnHM) at the Ministry of Railways, confirmed that wool blankets are only washed ...

In an RTI response to The New Indian Express, the Ministry of Railway revealed that while the linen blankets provided to the passengers in AC coaches are washed after single use, the woolen blankets ...

In an RTI response to TNIE, the Ministry of Railways said the linen provided to passengers is washed after each use but the wool blankets are to be washed “at least once a month, preferably ...

When it comes to pillows, down and down-alternative are among the most popular options. But wool pillows, while not as common, have a lot going for them. The best wool pillows have a springy ...