In order to maximise the comfort level for passengers, Railways is set to start a major upgradation work. The main initiatives of the work include installing new benches and providing better sanitation facilities.
Book TrainsRailway Minister Piyush Goyal has recently announced that the “General Insurance Corporation has committed to provide funds for as many as 5,000 stainless steel benches at railway stations as part of three projects that are supported through Rail Sahyog.” With the help of Rail Sahyog platform, corporates and PSUs can contribute for the provision of amenities at or near railway stations through Corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds.
Highlights
1– Stainless steel benches will be installed at 250 railway stations of Central Railway and Western Railway zones.
2– Over 2,400 toilets will be built in circulating areas of railway stations with separate units for women, men and differently abled.
3– Out of 8,738 railway stations across India, 6,441 stations will be provided with WiFi facility.
