When a video of a sanitation worker throwing garbage onto the tracks from a moving train surfaced on social media, the railway conducted a thorough investigation. The employee was identified as Kanchan Lal. The railway took strict action against the company providing onboard housekeeping services. The company was found guilty of violating Clause 9 of the cleanliness contract. As a result, the Prayagraj division imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on the contractor. Additionally, the contractor was issued a strict warning that any future violations would lead to even harsher penalties.
In its clarification to the railway, the company stated that Kanchan Lal was assigned duty on February 28 on train number 04115, Subedarganj-Lokmanya Tilak Special. He was instructed not to throw garbage on the tracks, but he acted negligently. Following complaints on social media, he was removed from duty.
The railway has directed all onboard housekeeping service providers to train their employees on proper waste disposal, ensuring that garbage is not thrown from moving trains. Employees must be provided with large waste collection bags, and all garbage should be gathered and disposed of at designated stations or at the train’s final destination at the garbage collection points.
