Stations in Rajasthan outshine others in railway cleanliness study

The study said officials were more driven to improve the cleanliness of stations compared to last year. It indicated that over 75 stations moved upward in rankings

Jodhpur, Jaipur, Marwar and Phulera railway stations in Rajasthan are the cleanest in India, says a survey. 

In the study by the Quality Council of India (QCI) across 407 “A1” and “A” category stations, the overall quality of stations improved by 17.6 per cent in 2018 in comparison with 2017. Over 61 per cent of the users said their experiences at railway stations were above average compared to the 44 per cent last year. 

The survey used direct observation and citizens' feedback for evaluation. About 75 stations in India, contributing more than Rs 500 million in annual passenger revenue, are