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Eastern Railway Cleans 6,955 Water Tanks, Installs 131 New Chlorination Plants for Passenger Comfort
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News18•26-09-2026, 10:07
Eastern Railway Cleans 6,955 Water Tanks, Installs 131 New Chlorination Plants for Passenger Comfort
- •Eastern Railway conducted a comprehensive water tank cleaning campaign to ensure pollution-free drinking water for passengers and staff.
- •A total of 6,955 water tanks, including overhead, underground, and PVC tanks, were cleaned between August 20, 2026, and September 23, 2026.
- •Cleaning efforts covered Asansol (2,449 tanks), Sealdah (1,464 tanks), Howrah (2,123 tanks), and Malda (919 tanks) divisions.
- •Special initiatives include clinical testing of water samples from various stations to monitor drinking water quality.
- •Work is rapidly progressing on installing 131 new chlorination plants to further improve water quality at railway stations.
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Eastern Railway successfully cleaned a total of 6,955 water tanks, including overhead, underground, and PVC tanks, between August 20, 2026, and September 23, 2026.
Work is rapidly progressing on installing 131 new chlorination plants at railway stations to further improve drinking water quality.
Eastern Railway officials stated that this hygiene initiative has been further strengthened through the ongoing 'Swachhta Hi Seva 2026' program.
