Railways has accorded permission to Zonal Railways to decide on reopening of retiring rooms at Stations keeping in view local condition including Covid related protocols issued by Government. <br />''<br />''Railway Board has already permitted for restarting operation of Retiring Rooms, Rail Yatri Niwas and Hotels in October last year, which are managed by IRCTC. <br />''<br />''Railway Ministry said, at present, various special express and passenger trains services have been introduced in phased manner as per the requirement. <br />''<br />''Considering the convenience of passengers, Railways has decided to allow operation of retiring room at stations subject to fulfilment of protocols issued by the Government. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">These conveniences were discontinued post announcement of lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID 19.</span><br />