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Indian Railways to switch off train charging points from 11 pm to 5 am
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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A new regulation mandates that charging points on overnight trains will remain switched off between 11 pm and 5 am to ensure safety and power management.
Indian Railways has introduced a new operational rule affecting passengers traveling on overnight trains. Under this directive, all charging points within the train coaches will be switched off during the night hours, specifically from 11 pm to 5 am.
The decision aims to standardize power usage and enhance safety protocols during the night shift. By limiting the availability of electrical outlets during these specific hours, the railway administration seeks to manage the load on the train's power supply systems more effectively.
Passengers are advised to plan their device charging schedules accordingly before boarding overnight services. This measure applies to the general charging infrastructure available in the coaches, ensuring a uniform approach across the network for night-time operations.
The decision aims to standardize power usage and enhance safety protocols during the night shift. By limiting the availability of electrical outlets during these specific hours, the railway administration seeks to manage the load on the train's power supply systems more effectively.
Passengers are advised to plan their device charging schedules accordingly before boarding overnight services. This measure applies to the general charging infrastructure available in the coaches, ensuring a uniform approach across the network for night-time operations.