Newssuper Report Tania Kundu Kolkata, 22 October 2026: As part of Indian Railways’ ongoing Special Campaign 6.0, being observed from 2 to 31 October 2026, Eastern Railway organised ‘Rail Jan Samvaad’ and cleanliness activities at all stations under its jurisdiction on 22 October 2026. The nationwide initiative focuses on cleanliness, efficient space management, the disposal of scrap and e-waste, citizen engagement and other activities aimed at improving the railway environment and strengthening public participation.
The dedicated one-day programme was organised at more than 7,000 railway stations across the country, providing an important platform for direct interaction between railway officials and passengers while reinforcing the shared responsibility of maintaining clean and passenger-friendly railway premises.
In Eastern Railway, the programme witnessed active participation by the General Manager, Additional General Manager, Divisional Railway Managers, Additional Divisional Railway Managers, divisional officers and railway staff across all four divisions. Their coordinated efforts ensured the effective implementation of the campaign, with particular emphasis on passenger awareness, cleanliness and public feedback.
Shri Sheelendra Pratap Singh, Additional General Manager, Eastern Railway, participated in the programme at Sealdah and Kolkata stations, accompanied by the Divisional Railway Manager, Additional Divisional Railway Manager and other officers of Sealdah Division.
At Sealdah station, Shri Singh addressed stakeholders and highlighted the importance of cleanliness as a continuous commitment rather than a one-day activity. Emphasising the spirit of Swachhata Hi Seva, he underscored the need for collective responsibility, proper waste management and the adoption of sustainable practices to maintain a clean and healthy railway environment. He also stressed the importance of recycling and reusing waste materials to minimise waste generation and promote environmental sustainability.
As part of the passenger outreach initiative, Shri Singh interacted with passengers travelling on Train No. 13105 Sealdah–Ballia Express at Sealdah station and Train No. 13167 Kolkata–Agra Cantt. Express at Kolkata station. He also interacted with passengers waiting on the platforms, sought their feedback on railway services and enquired about any grievances they might have. He advised them to use the appropriate railway grievance-redressal portals to register complaints and seek timely assistance.
He appealed to passengers to cooperate with railway authorities in maintaining cleanliness in trains and at stations, emphasising that public participation is essential to ensuring a cleaner and more pleasant travel experience for everyone.
The Additional General Manager also interacted with media personnel to disseminate the message of Special Campaign 6.0 and encourage wider public participation in cleanliness and environmental awareness initiatives.
Shri Shibram Majhi, Chief Public Relations Officer, Eastern Railway, stated that through ‘Rail Jan Samvaad’, Eastern Railway reaffirmed its commitment to passenger-centric governance, responsive grievance redressal, environmental responsibility and sustained cleanliness across its stations and trains. The initiative aims to strengthen the partnership between the railway administration and passengers, ensuring that cleanliness and public participation become integral to everyday railway operations.
