Railway Board overhauls cleanliness standards for long-distance trains
The Railway Board has introduced stricter cleanliness standards for 11 high-priority long-distance trains to address persistent passenger complaints. These measures include sustained oversight throughout the journey rather than just at originating stations.
Why it matters
Improving hygiene on long-haul rail services is a significant quality-of-life issue for millions of passengers who rely on Indian Railways for travel.
Following repeated passenger complaints regarding poor upkeep, foul bio-toilets, and unhygienic coach conditions on long-distance routes, the Railway Board has stepped in with strict directives to overhaul cleanliness standards across the Indian Railways.
In a letter sent to all railway zones, the Railway Board directed focused, end-to-end monitoring measures for long-distance services, moving away from brief cleanups at originating stations to sustained upkeep throughout the journey.
“As part of the first phase, 11 high-priority trains with journey times exceeding 40 hours have been identified for enhanced oversight,” a Railways official said.
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