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Eastern Railway Tackles Waste: Bio-Toilets, Dustbins & Cleanliness Drives for Swachh Rail
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News18
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02-03-2026, 08:53
Eastern Railway Tackles Waste: Bio-Toilets, Dustbins & Cleanliness Drives for Swachh Rail
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Eastern Railway operates 587 stations and 2,015 trains daily, serving 3.1 million passengers across West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
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Efforts include on-board housekeeping, mechanical/manual cleaning, separate dry/wet waste bins, and bio-toilets replacing conventional ones.
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Sealdah Division faces challenges from external waste dumping, impacting environment and passenger experience.
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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.
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Eastern Railway urges passengers and public to act responsibly, use designated bins, and help maintain a clean and safe railway environment.
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