Railways cuts short sleeping time for Reserved Category passengers: Here’s why

However, the circular makes an exemption for certain passengers. "Passengers are, however, requested to cooperate with the sick, persons with disability, and pregnant ladies in case they want to sleep beyond permissible limits," the circular further read.

"Sleeping accommodation between 2200 hours and 0600 hours and sitting accommodation for the rest of the period is provided for the passengers in the reserved coaches having sleeping accommodation," said the circular.

The Indian Railways has issued a circular in which the passengers in the reserved coaches can only sleep between 10 pm and 6 am to allow other passengers to sit on the seats.