Eastern Railway Tackles Waste: Bio-Toilets, Dustbins & Cleanliness Drives for Swachh Rail

• Eastern Railway operates 587 stations and 2,015 trains daily, serving 3.1 million passengers across West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
• Efforts include on-board housekeeping, mechanical/manual cleaning, separate dry/wet waste bins, and bio-toilets replacing conventional ones.
• Sealdah Division faces challenges from external waste dumping, impacting environment and passenger experience.
• An intensive cleanliness drive from Feb 15-28, 2026, in Sealdah Division removed 300 tons of waste and reclaimed 50,000 sq ft of land.
• Eastern Railway urges passengers and public to act responsibly, use designated bins, and help maintain a clean and safe railway environment.