CAG Flags Gaps at Major Railway Stations: E. coli in Water, Poor Toilets and Missing Basic Amenities

A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audit has flagged serious gaps in basic passenger facilities at railway stations across the country, including the presence of E. coli and other coliform bacteria in drinking water samples. The audit examined passenger amenities at 512 non-suburban railway stations across different railway zones. According to the report, … Read more

Indian Railways Safe Drinking Water for Passengers

In a decisive move to prioritise passenger health, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today ordered sweeping corrective measures after a full-day high-level review of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on drinking water quality in Indian Railways. The review, attended by the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board and other senior officials, has … Read more