Railway introduces travel insurance coverage for counter ticket holders

Following a Supreme Court directive, railway authorities are extending travel insurance coverage to passengers who purchase tickets directly from railway station counters. This coverage, which previously was available only to those booking online via IRCTC, will now be available for counter tickets. The insurance premium is set at 45 paise, providing financial protection up to ₹10 lakh for death due to accident and up to ₹7.5 lakh for permanent disability. The system will be operational for counter tickets starting from Tuesday in the Thiruvananthapuram division.