Harsh Goenka shares video of Indian Railways staff arriving in just two minutes for coach cleaning, says βit restores faith in systemβ. Watch hereHarsh Goenka shared a viral video showcasing Indian Railways' 'Clean My Coach' service, which has garnered praise online. The clip shows ho...
29 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Samosa vendor sits with his feet on samosas in moving train, shocking video goes viralA shocking video of a vendor placing his feet on samosas aboard a moving train has sparked public outcry over hygiene on Indian Railways. A...
26 May, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
NTA cancels NEET UG 2026: From CUET 2025 glitches to medical exam row, list of disruptions in last few yearsIndia's examination system is facing significant disruptions. Multiple national-level exams, including NEET UG and BPSC tests, have been ca...
12 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Forget Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains to get new seats, better toilets and smoother ridesShatabdi and Jan Shatabdi: Indian Railways has started a nationwide revamp of Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains to significa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Cleanliness on track, now for timelinessWith stations — and those who use them — cleaning up their act, trains must keep pace.
04 Oct, 2019, 08.18 AM IST
Jodhpur, Marwar cleanliest among major rail stationsWhile Jodhpur secured first position in A1 category stations for this year, Marwar took the pole position in A category.
13 Aug, 2018, 10.04 PM IST
Jodhpur beats Visakhapatnam to emerge as the cleanest Railway station in IndiaThe survey was conducted by the Quality Council of India (QCI) on the 407 major railway stations (75 A1 category and 332 A category station...
13 Aug, 2018, 05.00 PM IST
Now, railways to carry out cleanliness survey of tracksAll-out efforts will be made to keep the tracks clean as well as part of the government's ongoing cleanliness campaign, said a senior railw...
21 May, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
Passengers to grade Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains on cleanlinessFrom the passengers' feedback, popular trains will also be audited for on-board housekeeping services, linen quality, toilet condition, dis...
21 Feb, 2017, 02.05 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu launches cleanliness drive at railway premisesPrabhu announced to join hands with Sulabh International to clean some important railway stations across the country.
17 Sep, 2016, 08.07 PM IST
Railways spent Rs 315 crore on cleanliness in 2015-16: GovernmentOn completion of one year of Swachh Bharat Mission, theme-based cleanliness drives have been launched by Railways from September 25, 2015.
20 Jul, 2016, 06.52 PM IST
NGT voices concern over lack of cleanliness on platformsA bench issued bailable warrants against contractors, engaged by the railways for cleanliness of municipal solid waste on platforms .
12 Jan, 2015, 04.45 PM IST
Railways officials to learn 'upkeep practices' from 5-star hotelsRailway Board has issued guidelines for inviting tenders for engaging reputed agencies for purpose of outsourcing of cleanliness at major r...
02 Dec, 2014, 09.41 PM IST
Swacch Bharat: Sadananda Gowda brooms at New Delhi stationRailway Minister Sadananda Gowda broomed foot overbridge, platform and car parking slot at New Delhi railway station in a start to 'Swacch ...
02 Oct, 2014, 06.50 PM IST
Railway Minister suspends station master for dirty lavatories at Sabarmati railway stationSadananda Gowda suspended a railway station master after he found unhygienic lavatories at Sabarmati railway station during his surprise in...
30 Sep, 2014, 10.52 PM IST
East Coast Railway to launch 'Shramdaan' on Gandhi JayantiFollowing the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Swachh Bharat (Clean India) Campaign is being organised all over the country.
30 Sep, 2014, 05.30 PM IST
- Railways outsourcing cleanliness to ragpickers
Railways is finding meaningful ways to engage ragpickers across the country. They are being pressed into service to clean the tracks at sta...
23 Aug, 2007, 10.50 AM IST