The Indian Railways is observing a cleanliness week as a part of the Independence Day celebrations.
A special cleanliness drive has been launched with a special focus on cleaning the tracks, station offices, waiting rooms, worksites, areas near the railway station premises and more. The drive started on August 10 and will continue until August 16, 2020.
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Book TrainsWhile focusing on cleanliness, Railways is prioritising plastic waste collection as a part of this drive.
The national transporter is also using social media to encourage railway passengers to adopt clean practises and help railways in keeping trains and stations spick and span.
South Eastern Railway even tweeted about it:
— SouthEasternRailway (@serailwaykol) August 11, 2020
Here are some pictures of the cleanliness drive:
South Eastern Railway has initiated a week long Cleanliness Drive (10th August to 16th August, 2020 ) to mark the Independence Day celebration at different stations viz Rourkela , Jharsuguda in Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway. pic.twitter.com/Rg0NdSw8hI
— SouthEasternRailway (@serailwaykol) August 11, 2020
Western Railways also tweeted about the week-long cleanliness drive and shared the pictures of cleaned-up sites. Check the images below:
A week long Cleanliness Drive is being conducted on WR from 10th August, 2020. Special focus is on cleanliness of tracks, work sites, offices, railway premises, trains, etc. Special attention is also given on removal of #Plastic along with other wastes. 1 of 2. #SwachhBharat pic.twitter.com/x8zMntLnF6
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) August 10, 2020
As a lesser number of passenger trains are operational right now, Indian Railways has seized this opportunity to focus on improving the health and hygiene of tracks and stations.
Image courtesy: @SouthEasternRailway
