Indian railways implement new washing and sterilization methods for train linens to address passenger hygiene concerns.

Northern Railway ensures AC coach blankets are washed every 15 days and sterilized with hot naphthalene vapor. A new pilot program will use UV robotic sanitization on specific trains. East Coast Railway provides 17.9 tons of linen daily, washing at 61.9 tons capacity. Eastern and South Eastern Railways have been told to improve linen quality, with new laundries established and robotic sanitization methods being tested to address passenger complaints.

November 30, 2024
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