Travelling during COVID-19? Railways has taken several innovative measures to ensure the safety of passengers travelling in trains.
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Here are the 3 key steps being taken by the national transporter:
Cleanliness Drive: Railways is providing passengers with pouches for spitting
For the first time in Indian Railways, a pouch has been introduced where one can spit multiple times during a train journey. The arrangement has been made to maintain cleanliness during travel and prevent the spread of infection.
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Railways providing passengers with pouches for spitting. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/3YvW4n5HL5
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) August 28, 2020
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Creative Step: Central Railways installs foot-operated hand wash vending machines
This machine dispenses liquid hand wash and water separately in a zero contact manner for passengers. There are 4 stations in 1 machine wherein 4 passengers can simultaneously wash their hands.
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CR, HUL install FHVM at CSMT. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OkxZumGOxs
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) August 28, 2020
Great Job: COVID kiosk at Jhansi Station for dispensing mask, sanitizer and gloves
It is mandatory for passengers to wear masks and follow hand hygiene, hence it is important that COVID-19 protective gear is easily available for passengers within the railway premises.
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Covid Kiosk for dispensing mask, sanitizer and gloves commissioned today at Jhansi station.
The machine has been introduced at the station under New, Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme (NINFRIS) policy to prevent Covid-19 transmission and to generate Non-Fare Revenue. pic.twitter.com/4V1VrZLx8G
— railway northcentral (@CPRONCR) August 27, 2020
Indian Railways is doing a commendable job by taking all the necessary steps to ensure the safety of travellers as well as its employees.
