With more and more reports of medical emergencies during rail travel emerging, the Indian Railways has decided to charge passengers Rs.100 for medical consultation provided by it. This is the first time that the Railways has increased the fees for medical consultation since 1989. Earlier, the fee was Rs. 20. According a recent order issued by the Railway Board, a passenger who is affected with sudden illness or injury (not resultant of a train accident) will be charged Rs.100 for medical consultation. Additionally, the cost of medicine and injections, if any, will also be charged from affected passengers.