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Indian Railways Adds Optional Ticket Insurance From Oct 27
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- Indian Railways will offer optional travel insurance for reservation-counter bookings starting Oct 27.
- The Supreme Court’s Oct 6 order in Union of India v. Radha Yadav mandated the extension.
- Passengers must pay a 45-paise premium per ticket for the optional coverage.
- The policy covers up to Rs 10 lakh for death or total disability, Rs 7.5 lakh for partial disability, and Rs 2 lakh for hospitalisation.
- All zonal railways must submit compliance reports confirming readiness by the Oct 27 deadline.