Why Indian trains are not clean?

Every day about 5,000-6,000 tonnes of fecal matter is generated from toilets in the trains and on stations. This is equivalent to the fecal waste generated in a large metro city. While 95\% of trains have installed bio-toilets, they are “no better than septic tanks” and the water discharged no better than raw sewage.

What problems did Indian Railways face?

The Four major problems faced by Indian Railways are (i) large number of rivers requiring construction of bridges (ii) Hilly terrain where railway tracts are laid through low hills, gaps or tunnels (iii) sparse population and lack of economic viability (iv) difficulties to lay railway lines on sandy plains and swamps.

Why Indian trains are not fast?

Due to poor infrastructure Railway has to impose speed restrictions that can be temporary or permanent to Slow Down The Train on a particular stretch and while crossing stations. But in India the average speed of a train is based on the number of trains passing on the track.

Are Indian trains clean?

Indian Railways has introduced mechanized cleaning, increased On Board Housekeeping Service (OBHS), introduced IT based ‘Coach Mitra’ service, proliferated bio-toilets also introduced the First ever Third Party audit cum survey on cleanliness of important trains to instill healthy competition for improvement.

How do you clean a train?

All a passenger has to do is send a message to the prescribed number- 58888 for cleaning services. The message is sent to the housekeeping staff along with the details and coach number of the passenger. After this, the staff reaches the passenger and carries out the cleaning procedure as requested.

What are the negative impact of railways in India?

Negative impact on Indian economy and society: It helped for the easy mobilization of force by British which was used to suppress any popular uprising. Railways ruined the India’s traditional handicrafts industry which became uncompetitive compared to British goods whose outreach of market increased by the railways.

What did the Indians call trains?

Powerful, steam-belching railroad locomotives, or iron horses as the Indians called them, now rode the Plains where buffalo once roamed.

What are the problems in the Railways development?

Some of the major problems faced by the Indian Railways are briefly discussed as under:

• Safety: ADVERTISEMENTS:
• Cost and Revenue Problems: As is the case with most of the government organisations, Indian Railways face chronic financial crisis.
• Slowdown in Revenue Growth:
• Social Burden:
• Other Problems:

Which is Indias slowest train currently?

Barkakana–Sidhwar Passenger
Currently, the shortest route of a slow passenger train in India is Barkakana–Sidhwar Passenger (numbered 53375 / 53376) with a record distance of 6 km (3.7 mi) with an average speed of 18 km/h (11 mph).