New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) The Railway Board has asked all 18 railway zones to impart training to on-board catering staff to dispose of garbage at designated stations en route, following multiple complaints about garbage being dumped along the tracks from moving trains.

The board, in a letter dated November 12 said that instructions were issued regarding the management and disposal of garbage by catering and OBHS (On-Board Housekeeping Staff) staff at nominated stations en route. "However, inputs have been received, in a few instances, where these instructions are not being complied with at ground level." The letter mentioned, "As these activities are performed largely by contractual staff, it is the responsibility of Zonal Railways to train and equip the workforce to comply with the aforesa

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