ECoR to showcase Puri station during Ratha Jatra

The East Coast Railways (ECoR) decided to showcase the Puri station as an epitome of cleanliness during the mega festival which is on July 14 (Ratha Jatra).

“As a part of our contribution to Swachh Bharat the railway zone will present the station in its best condition during the rath yatra.

This decision was taken during a coordination meeting chaired by ECoR General Manager Umesh Singh. According to the decision stated, the ECoR will use all its resources to ensure the railways establishment in Puri, including the station, as an epitome of cleaniness.

All the senior officials are instructed that The railway station should give a very positive feeling to all pilgrims and tourists arriving at the station. Singh also make sure that sanitation and hygiene receive the highest priority at Puri station during Ratha Jatra. “Let it be enshrined as our commitment to the passengers,” he added.

Normally, Railways take care of passenger security, train safety and punctuality of trains during the car festival but this year the national transporter has laid emphasis on sanitation and hygiene. “This is indeed a tough challange, but Railways is prepared to take up this challenge,” Singh said.