There is a new update for IRCTC train travelers! In a recent update from Indian Railways, passengers on Vande Bharat trains will get 500 ml Rail Neer bottles instead of the usual 1 liter previously provided by Indian Railways. This change aims to minimize water waste and optimize resources more efficiently.
Every passenger on board the Vande Bharat train will be provided with a 500ml Rail Neer Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) bottle. Additionally, passengers have the opportunity to request an additional 500 ml bottle from the train staff free of charge. This decision will definitely save the environment.
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According to Deepak Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Northern Railway, the move is aimed at reducing unnecessary use of drinking water. By providing smaller 500 ml bottles, the railways aims to better accommodate the shorter travel distances typically seen in Vande Bharat trains, as opposed to longer journeys like those on Rajdhani trains.
The move echoes a similar initiative implemented on Shatabdi trains, where passengers were also provided with 500 ml Rail Neer bottles instead of the larger 1 liter bottles, recognizing the limited water requirements for long journeys. a maximum duration of 8.5 hours.
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As part of a wider effort to promote water conservation, Central Railways is actively using recycled water for cleaning coaches and platforms, harnessing around one crore liters of recycled water in 32 daily recycling plants.
Additionally, rainwater harvesting units have been installed at 158 sites, and the establishment of three automatic coach washing stations has also contributed to water conservation efforts. Besides, Central Railways has undertaken extensive afforestation projects, planting five lakh trees at various sites to restore and maintain the local ecosystem.
About Vande Bharat Trains
Vande Bharat Express trains, inaugurated in 2019 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have now become an integral part of India's rail network, serving over 40 routes across the country. The maiden journey began on February 15, 2019, when Prime Minister Modi launched the maiden train on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.
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These trains operate at semi-high speeds and are equipped with a host of contemporary equipment. Passengers on board can enjoy features such as WiFi connectivity, large glass windows offering panoramic views, upgraded footrests for added comfort, and spacious luggage racks to accommodate luggage, among other amenities.
