Railways Adds Liquid Soap in Sleeper Coaches Nationwide
Indian Railways has introduced a new hygiene initiative by installing liquid handwash dispensers in all non-air‑conditioned (sleeper) reserved coaches that feature onboard housekeeping service (OBHS). Until now, such facilities were provided solely in air-conditioned coaches.Dispenser units will be placed near washbasins and in coach corridors. Staff will ensure the dispensers are refilled before departure, with replacements available en route if supplies run out. This upgrade is part of a broader effort to raise hygiene standards across long-distance trains and make travel safer and more co..
Vizag Station Footbridge Closed for Construction Work
Visakhapatnam's Waltair Division has temporarily closed the south-end foot overbridge (FOB) adjacent to Gate No. 3 at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. The closure facilitates the extension of the bridge to provide access to Platforms 6, 7 and 8 as part of vital infrastructure upgrades.Passengers are advised to use the two remaining foot overbridges and station lifts to access platforms during construction. To ensure smooth passenger flow, station staff are on hand to assist and manage crowds, reducing potential inconvenience.The divisional railway manager is closely overseeing the project, whi..
Mizoram’s Capital Aizawl Now Connected by Railline
The final stretch of the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway line in Mizoram, extending 33.86 kilometres from Hortoki to Sairang, has been granted safety clearance by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). This completes a 51.38‑kilometre project that brings rail connectivity directly to Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram.The CRS conducted a comprehensive inspection from 6 to 10 June 2025, including speed trials at 35, 50, 80 and 110 km/h to ensure track stability and safety. The line has now been authorised to operate public passenger and freight services at speeds of up to 90 km/h o..
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