Indian Railways is set to achieve a significant milestone with a 14-minute cleaning process for Vande Bharat trains.
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Over 32 Vande Bharat trains nationwide will adopt this rapid cleaning mechanism as part of the 'Swachhata-Hi-Seva' campaign.
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The initiative will be launched on October 1 at Terminal Stations, starting with Delhi Cantt Railway Station.
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the initiative.
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This cleaning process emulates Japan's Bullet Trains, aiming to redefine train cleanliness standards.
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The cleaning time for each coach will be reduced from 3-4 hours to just 15 minutes.
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A dedicated team of four cleaning staff will clean each coach, having undergone extensive training and mock drills.
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The initiative will be extended to all trains once proven effective.
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Vande Bharat Trains, known for semi-high-speed service, began in February 2019 and now operate 68 services across India.
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The initiative aims to enhance passenger travel experience and set a world-class standard for cleanliness in railway travel.
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