Train passengers booking their tickets online through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation website will be able to opt for travel insurance cover from September for a premium of just Rs 1.
The scheme offers travellers or their families compensation of up to Rs 10 lakh in the event of death or permanent total disability and Rs 7.5 lakh for permanent partial disability.
Up to Rs 2 lakh for hospitalisation expenses and Rs 10,000 for transportation of mortal remains in the event of death or injury from a train accident or other untoward incident including terrorist attacks, dacoity, rioting, shoot-out or arson, said a senior IRCTC official.
The new facility will be available for all passengers of Railways who book the e-ticket, excluding suburban trains, through its website, irrespective of the class of the ticket, on a trial basis.