Railway Safety and Passenger Amenities Revamped in Major Overhaul

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a detailed meeting on safety and passenger amenities, resulting in key decisions about safety equipment, food quality, and cleaning protocols. The meeting included top railway officials and focused on comprehensive improvements to enhance passenger experience.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spearheaded a detailed review of railway safety and passenger amenities on Monday at Rail Bhawan. The high-profile meeting included Railway Board Chairperson and CEO Jaya Varma Sinha, Member Infrastructure Anil Kumar Khandelwal, the director general of the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), and general managers from all railway zones.

Officials disclosed that significant decisions were made to enhance safety protocols, specifically focusing on the maintenance and installation of safety equipment. These measures will be evaluated in workshops organized by the RDSO, involving all key manufacturers.

In a bid to improve the travel experience, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will upgrade base kitchens across 1,000 locations. This task, targeted for completion within six months, aims to significantly improve food quality. Additionally, a stringent deep-cleaning schedule for pantry cars has been incorporated into the maintenance routine. Measures to enhance water availability and mid-journey train cleaning were also deliberated, ensuring comprehensive passenger comfort.

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