Railways steps in to help stranded air passengers

NEW DELHI: The railways has stepped in to assist air travellers hit by the Air India strike by setting up reservation and help counters at

important airports across the country.

Railway minister Mamata Banerjee has instructed all zonal headquarters to inform air travellers about the availability of vacant berths and seats in important trains.

Railway zones have also been directed to coordinate with airline officials to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers by trains.