Railway Rules for Illegal Vendors in Train: How to identify vendors selling goods in trains? Can a vendor sell goods without a QR code? What new responsibility has Railways given to TTE? Where to complain if you see an illegal vendor? What type of complaint can be lodged on Rail Madad 139?
Train Vendor New Rule: Do you also buy tea, samosa, water bottle or any food item while traveling in train? Do you know where that Samana comes from and what quality it is? Have you ever checked whether the person selling the goods is an authorized seller of Railways or not? Is the product he is giving you good or not? If not, now Railways has taken full responsibility of your safety. Under the new rule, only those vendors who have a valid ID with QR code will be able to sell goods in the train.
What is important to see before buying tea and samosa in the train?
According to the information given by Kota Railway and the new instructions of the Railways. Every authorized vendor selling food items in the train is required to have an identity card with QR code. If someone is seen selling goods without an identity card or in a suspicious manner, one should avoid buying the goods from him. Such cases can be immediately reported to the railway authorities. Passengers must check the vendor’s ID card with QR code before purchasing anything.
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Why did Railways take this decision?
Railways had been receiving complaints about illegal vendors in trains for a long time. Many times such people were found selling food items without permission, raising questions on both the safety and quality of passengers. In view of this, the Railway Administration has decided to further tighten monitoring and action. Now only authorized vendors will be allowed to sell goods in the train.
TTE also got new responsibility
This time, not only the Railway Protection Force (RPF) but also the ticket checking TTE has been given a new responsibility. If any unauthorized vendor is seen in a train, the TTE will immediately inform the concerned authorities and RPF. After this, action will be taken against him. Railways believes that this will help in quickly stopping illegal vendors.
What will be your benefit?
The issue of illegal vendors in Railways is not new. This problem has remained a challenge for many years. Although action has been taken from time to time, it has not been easy to completely stop it. Now Railways has started a new effort to overcome this problem by giving responsibility to both TTE and security agencies together. Passengers are expected to directly benefit from this new rule. First, passengers will have access to more reliable and quality food items. Second, security will improve by reducing the movement of suspicious people. Besides, the quality of cleanliness and service in the train can also improve.
What to do if you see someone selling goods without ID?
- Inform the TTE or RPF present in the train.
- Register complaint on Rail Madad helpline 139