What is the emergency quota in Indian Railways?

Emergency quota or headquarter quota are limited no. of berths available to the high ranking official of railways, ministers etc. read more

Emergency quota or headquarter quota are limited no. of berths available to the high ranking official of railways, ministers etc. Purpose of emergency quota: This quota is there to provide for train tickets in emergency like situation or for an urgent surprise inspection the officer might need to conduct. read more

The Railways Ministry said it releases the emergency quota"in accordance with the priority as per warrant of precedence and well established practice being followed since long". read more

Emergency quota, the Railways said, is"first allotted for self-travel of High Official Requisition holders/members of parliament, etc., strictly as per their inter-se seniority in warrant of precedence." Thereafter, other requisitions received from various quarters are considered, the Railways said. read more