Like a moving city that must tidy itself between stations, India’s rail network is turning to technology to keep its wheels — and floors — clean. Cleanliness on the Move Ministry of Railways has unveiled a reform to enhance hygiene standards on long-distance trains by deploying tech-enabled professional teams onboard. Announcing the initiative in New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all coaches — including general class — will now be cleaned as and when required during the journey. The move shifts responsibility squarely onto designated service providers, with clear accountability and the deployment of trained, disciplined and proactive teams expected to exceed passenger expectations. Under the existing Clean Train Station scheme, trains are serviced at select stations en route. The new system, however, mandates onboard cleaning at hourly intervals or as needed, ensuring maintenance throughout the journey rather than at fixed halts. Monitoring, feedback and performance management will be conducted in real time through technology-backed systems. The services will cover cleaning of coaches, toilets and basins, garbage collection, minor repairs, coordination of water refilling, and checking and reporting the condition of safety equipment. Supervisors and trained staff will manage operations onboard. “Frequency of cleaning will be regulated based on… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
