Life Savers Ambulance Service – Rail Ambulance
Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Bed-to-Bed Patient Transfers
Life Savers Ambulance Service provides specialized rail ambulance services across India, ensuring smooth and secure long-distance patient transport. Our focus is on patient comfort, critical care support, and hassle-free coordination from one bed to another.
What is a Train Ambulance?
A train ambulance is a specially arranged medical transportation service that uses the Indian Railways (IRCTC) network to transfer patients over long distances. A reserved coach (2nd AC preferred, but 1st AC may be arranged depending on availability) is modified and equipped with ICU-grade facilities like ventilator, oxygen, monitoring systems, and other emergency medical equipment.
The patient is continuously monitored and cared for by trained doctors and paramedics throughout the journey. This makes it a safe and cost-effective option for patients who need critical care during intercity transfers.
Advantages of Rail Ambulance over Air Ambulance
Cost-Effective
Rail ambulance is significantly more affordable compared to air ambulance, with charges ranging approximately from ₹70,000 to ₹1,50,000 (inclusive of doctors and medical equipment).
More Space & Comfort
Train coaches (generally 2nd AC preferred, with 1st AC arranged based on availability) allow easier accommodation of equipment and attendants, providing a less stressful environment.
Wider Accessibility
With the help of the IRCTC network, rail ambulances can reach destinations where air ambulance services may not be available or feasible.
Stable Transport
Train travel avoids turbulence and weather-related delays that sometimes affect air travel. Ideal for patients who require continuous ICU monitoring but do not need urgent air transfers.
Note: Final pricing may vary depending on distance, route availability, and the patient’s medical condition.
🚑 ICU on Wheels – Life Savers Rail Ambulance
Hospital ICU Care, Now on Rails. Every Life Savers rail ambulance coach is equipped like a mobile ICU to ensure maximum safety during long-distance transfers:
- Airway & Ventilation: Portable ventilator + oxygen (with reserve), ambu bag, suction machine, nebulizer, ET tubes, laryngoscope
- Monitoring & Pumps: Multipara monitor, invasive arterial BP monitoring, 2 infusion pumps
- Circulation & Access: IV cannulas, IV fluids, emergency inotropes
- Emergency Drugs: Full cardiac arrest kit (adrenaline, atropine, amiodarone), sedatives, muscle relaxants, steroids
- Consumables: IV sets, catheters, Ryle’s tube, syringes, gloves, dressing material
- Backup & Safety: Extra oxygen, stretcher with safety belts, manual BP, ambu bag (fail-safe)
With this setup, patients receive hospital-level care throughout the journey.
Why Choose Life Savers Ambulance Service?
Life Savers Ambulance Service stands out as a doctor-led, ICU-quality rail ambulance service. Every patient transfer is carefully planned and executed under the guidance of our in-house intensivists, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care.
- Doctor-led Service: All transfers are supervised by experienced critical care doctors and paramedics, ensuring professional monitoring throughout the journey.
- Comprehensive Pre-Transportation Assessment: Our intensivists conduct a detailed evaluation of the patient’s medical condition before transfer. This includes assessing stability, identifying potential risks, and determining the appropriate ICU setup and equipment for the journey.
- Transparent Guidance and Counseling: Patients and families are fully briefed about the transportation process, including the risks involved. Our team provides solutions and safety measures for each potential risk, ensuring complete peace of mind.
- Bed-to-Bed Coordination: We handle the entire transfer process — from pickup at the hospital to handover at the destination — maintaining continuous ICU-level monitoring.
- No Hidden Information: Every detail of the service, cost, and medical support is communicated clearly and transparently.
Example Journey Cases
Delhi to Hyderabad (Lung Transplant Case)
A critically ill patient awaiting a lung transplant required continuous ventilatory support and close ICU monitoring. The patient was transported in a 2nd AC reserved coach with full ICU backup including ventilator, invasive arterial BP monitoring, multipara monitor, and continuous oxygen supply. A doctor and paramedic accompanied the patient throughout the 26-hour journey, ensuring stable vital signs and timely interventions whenever required. This service provided a safe, reliable, and cost-effective alternative to air ambulance transport.
Mumbai to Kolkata
A patient on high-flow oxygen therapy and continuous medication infusion needed long-distance transport. The rail ambulance 2nd AC coach was fully equipped with ventilator, infusion pumps, and monitoring systems. The doctor and paramedic team monitored oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and other vitals throughout the journey. The patient reached the destination safely without complications, at a fraction of the cost of air transport.
Bangalore (NIMHANS) to Delhi
A post-neurosurgery patient required critical monitoring during the transfer. The patient was placed under continuous ICU supervision with ventilator and multipara monitoring, while the doctor and paramedic team ensured smooth administration of medications and managed potential complications. The bed-to-bed transfer was completed safely, offering the family confidence and peace of mind throughout the long-distance journey.
Cancellation Policy
1. Cancellation by Patient/Attendant
If the booking is cancelled by the patient or their attendant, the following charges will apply:
- The actual cost of train or flight tickets already booked for the transfer.
- A processing fee will be deducted.
- The balance amount will be refunded within 1–2 working days.
2. Cancellation by Life Savers Ambulance Service
If Life Savers Ambulance Service initiates the cancellation due to operational or unforeseen reasons:
- The actual cost of train or flight tickets already booked will be deducted.
- No processing fee will be charged.
- The balance amount will be refunded within 1–2 working days.
Note: We strive to ensure smooth scheduling and minimal cancellations. All refunds are processed promptly to maintain transparency and trust.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Rail Ambulance
You can book by calling our 24/7 helpline or sending an email with patient details. Our team will guide you through the process and coordinate with IRCTC for the reserved coach.
Ideally, we recommend 24–48 hours notice for planning the transport. In emergencies, we prioritize urgent transfers and work closely with hospitals and rail authorities to expedite the process.
2nd AC is preferred, while 1st AC can be arranged depending on availability. All coaches are modified for ICU-level patient care.
Our rail ambulance is equipped with ventilators, oxygen (with reserve), multipara monitors, invasive arterial BP monitoring, infusion pumps, emergency drugs, and all essential ICU consumables. A doctor and paramedic team accompany the patient throughout the journey.
Yes. Charges typically range from ₹70,000 to ₹1,50,000, inclusive of doctors, paramedics, and all medical equipment. Final pricing depends on distance, route, and patient condition.
Absolutely. Our in-house intensivists conduct a detailed pre-transport evaluation, counsel the family on risks, and provide solutions to ensure a safe transfer. All information is fully transparent.
Yes. We coordinate from hospital bed to hospital bed, including pickup, transport, and handover, with continuous ICU-level monitoring during the journey.
This approach ensures safe, well-planned, and fully informed patient transfers, giving families confidence in the care provided.