The minister's remarks followed a query from Congress MP Kuldeep Indora, who questioned whether the monthly washing frequency of the blankets met basic hygiene standards

Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha about how often the passengers' blankets are cleaned. This response addressed Congress MP Kuldeep Indora's inquiry about the hygiene standards of bedding for passengers.

Discover how often Indian Railways washes train blankets and the steps taken to ensure passenger hygiene. Learn about new linen specifications, mechanized laundries, and quality control measures. Travel comfortably knowing your bedding is clean.

Ashwini Vaishnaw gave out the information in response to a question raised by Congress MP Kuldeep Indora's question

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that train blankets are laundered at least monthly and bedroll kits include an extra sheet usable as a quilt cover. He highlighted quality improvements, mechanized laundries,

The Railway Minister also said that the linen provided to the passengers during train journeys is washed in mechanised laundries/washing facilities after every single use.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed monthly and bedroll kits now include an extra sheet as a quilt cover. He highlighted initiatives like new linen with better specifications,

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw answered to a question in Lok Sabha on frequency of maintaining hygiene of passengers' blankets.

"The blankets used in Indian Railways, as per current specifications, are lighter, easy to wash and provide good insulation to passengers for an overall comfortable journey experience,” Vaishnaw said.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday provided an informaation about ow many times blankets provided to train passengers are washed in a month.