The Railway Board on Thursday issued a fresh set of detailed guidelines to all Zonal Railways to streamline the collection and disposal of garbage generated onboard trains. The move is aimed at improving hygiene standards and enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers.

According to the new instructions, On-Board Housekeeping Service (OBHS) teams and Pantry Car staff must collect waste from passenger coaches and toilets and deposit it in sealed bags at designated stations along the train’s route. The Board said the mechanism is essential not only for maintaining cleanliness inside trains but also for preventing littering along tracks and station premises.

Emphasising the role of on-board staff in providing a “hospitable and comfortable” journey, the Board noted that these pers

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