Coronavirus pandemic: Railways start disinfecting Mumbai local train coaches

According to the Central Railway, all the coach fittings, including grab handles, door handles, window grills and electric switches inside local trains as well as outstation trains are being cleaned using disinfectants.

PTI

March 15, 2020 / 14:18 IST

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As the battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, railway authorities in Mumbai have started disinfecting local trains, which carry around 80 lakh suburban commuters every day, as well as long distance trains.

According to the Central Railway (CR), all the coach fittings, including grab handles, door handles, door latches, entry doors, window grills, electric switches and other parts inside local trains as well as outstation trains are being cleaned using disinfectants.

"In order to ensure cleanliness and hygiene, especially in view of the Covid-19 advisory, special efforts are being put in during primary maintenance of coaches at the coaching depots of CR," an official statement said.

The CR officials said that they were also focusing on cleanliness of outstation trains.

An intensive cleaning and disinfection of toilets is also being ensured, they said.

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