GENERAL17 Sept 2026
PAC pulls up Railways over gaps in passenger amenities despite promises
On Thursday, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the Railways over poor passenger amenities. A recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit found bio-toilets deficient or non-working at 491 of the 512 stations checked. Water vending machines and Wi-Fi also failed at many stations. The panel wants the Railway Ministry to respond within a month on fixing these gaps.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The CAG audit found bio-toilets deficient or non-functional at 491 of the 512 stations inspected.
- Audit teams found problems with water vending machines at 29 of 77 stations and Wi-Fi at 65 of 380 stations.
- PAC Chairperson K.C. Venugopal directed the Railway Ministry to submit a response within a month on fixing the deficiencies.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If amenities at your local station bother you, keep an eye on the Railway Ministry's response due within a month and raise the issue through your local passenger or commuter forum.
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