In a bid to raise the level of awareness among the commuters on the importance of sanitation, the South East Central Railway (SECR) on Sunday launched an elaborate cleanliness drive in all the railway stations of the circle.
launching the campaign, the senior Railway officials urged the travellers to co-operate with the Railway administration to keep the station premises and the trains neat and tidy.Stating that the authority was taking all necessary steps to provide a hygienic atmosphere to the passengers, the officials said that the Railways alone could not improve the sanitary conditions until it gets active support from the passengers.
Meanwhile, the authority also displayed strictness towards those found littering garbage at the various Railway stations. As many as 77 commuters were fined a total of Rs7,700.The Railways sought the travellers’ co-operation to avoid carrying out unhygienic practices such as spitting and urinating in the station premises. Passengers should use the public convenience facilities provided in the stations.
People should avoid throwing the leftover food in the coaches and platforms, which would lead to the deterioration of sanitary conditions. They should also stop using the toilets in the coaches when the trains are at the station.