Observance of Swachch Rail Gaadi Diwas (Clean Trains Day) campaign by Salem Division, Southern Railway, today (19.09.2016)

 Checking of a pantry car by DCM/Co-ordination Sri Viju Vin

 Quality and date of expiry of the packed foods being checked 

 Interaction with the passengers on board a train on cleanliness

 Checking in a Janani Sewa Stall 

 Cleaning of a coach

Cleaning in full swing inside a coach

The third day of the Swachchta Saptah (Cleanliness Week) campaign was observed today (19.09.2016) as the Swchch Rail Gaadi Diwas (Clean Trains Day) all over Salem Division. The Officers and staff of Salem Division under the guidance of Sri Chandra Pal, Addl. Divisional Railway Manager, Salem, carried out inspection of coaches of the trains at Salem Division for cleanliness. Special attention was given to checking of pantry cars in trains and other eating establishments in all the stations.

The pantry cars in about 12 trains were checked by a team of officers and staff, along with Sri Viju Vin, Divisional Commercial Manager/Co-ordination, for cleanliness, expiry date of the packed foods, particularly the milk pockets, rates in the food packets, weight of the food pockets as per directions, etc. Randomly, enquiry with the passengers was also carried out, as to the quality and hygienity of the foods, and the passengers expressed their satisfaction over the quality and hygienity. Inspection was also carried out in the VRR (Vegetarian Refreshment Room) and other eateries of the stations, as to the cleanliness of the premises, display of rates, the availability of stocks, etc. In one of the fruit outlets, it was found that a few fruits were not in fresh condition, and the vendor was given a strict warning and they were removed immediately.  The availability of baby food in the Janani Sewa Stalls were also checked as to the sufficiency of stocks, rates, expiry date of the packets. When it was found in one of the stalls that the vendor did not have stock of the feeding bottles, he was advised to replenish them immediately. 

Swachh Station Diwas (Clean Station Day) observed as part of Swachh Saptah (Cleanliness Week) observed at Salem Division, Southern Railway, today (18.09.2016)

 Erode Railway Station 

 Karur Junction 

 Coonoor Railway Station 

 Salem Junction 

 Tirupathur Junction 

Tirupur Railway Station 

The second day of the Swachch Saptah (Cleanliness Week) that is being observed all over Indian Railways to create awareness among rail users on the importance of their cooperation in keeping the Railway premises clean, was observed as the Swachh Station Divas (Clean Station Day) all over Salem Division, Southern Railway, today (18.09.2016).

Officers and staff of Salem Division were involved in cleaning of all the station premises, using cleaning machines and other tools/plants, under the  guidance of Sri Chandra Pal, Addl. Divisional Railway Manager, Salem. Separate dustbins were provided for collection of different types of wastes such as biodegradable and non-degradable, etc. Various NGOs, Scouts and guides were involved in the cleaning activities in all the stations. The volunteers advised the rail users to fill the dust bins and not to throw the garbage/wastes outside the dustbins. The activities were taken up in all the stations of Salem Division, including Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Karur, Coimbatore, Mettupalayam, Tirupathur, Morappur, etc. 

Swachch Bharat Saptah (Clean India Week) campaign launched by Salem Division, Southern Railway, today (17.09.2016)

 Sri Chandra Pal, ADRM, pruning a plant in front of Salem Junction 

 Cleaning activities in full swing in Salem Junction 

 Sri Chandra Pal, ADRM, is planting a tree

 Cleaning activities at Erode Junction 

 Cleaning of Karur Junction premises

 Awareness March at Erode Junction

 Officers supervising the cleaning activities in Tiruppur Junction 

 Cleaning of Podanur Junction 

 Cleaning at Coonoor Station

Cleaning at Tiruppathur junction

With a view to create awareness among the railway passengers and other railway users on the importance of their cooperation in keeping the railway premises clean, Indian Railways has launched a 9 day long Swachhta Saptah (Cleanliness Week) starting from today (17.09.2016).

17.09.2016 (Saturday) was observed as Swachch Paryavaran Divas viz. Clean Environment Day with focus on to cleanliness of the entire Railway premises, including stations and trains. Works such as beautification of railway premises such as pruning of trees, plantation and landscaping were undertaken on this day.

In Salem Junction, Sri Chandra Pal, Addl. Divisional Railway Manager, Salem, launched the Campaign and involved in the cleaning of the station premises along with other officers and staff of Salem Division. He also planted trees in the front entrance of the junction, along with other officers. Later, he inspected the station premises and instructed to clear the obstructions and cleaning materials that were stacked in various places. He instructed the concerned officials to plant trees in the vacant open areas of the station, by leveling the land and filling them with soil, to increase the green footing of Salem Junction.

While addressing the media persons, Sri Chandra Pal, solicited the support from all the stake holders like railway passengers, vendors, etc. to cooperate with the railway administration in maintaining the station premises clean and tidy. He also expressed happiness over the fact that Salem Junction had been ranked as the cleanest station among the Divisional Headquarters Railway Stations all over India and has got the 9^th ranking among the cleanest railway stations in India.

He was joined by Sri Viju Vin, Divisional Commercial Manager/Co-ordination, other officers and staff of the Salem Division, in the cleaning activities.  Similar activities were carried out in Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Karur, Ooty, Coonoor and other Railway Stations of Salem Division, under the supervision of Officers of Salem Division.

Observance of Swachch Bharat Saptah (Clean India Week) campaign by Salem Division, Southern Railway, from 17.09.2016 to 25.09.2016

Cleanliness in Railway Stations and other railway premises has become a matter of major concern for the Ministry of Railways and under the guidance of Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Sri Suresh Prabhu, Indian Railways is vigorously taking up the awareness creation activities on a regular basis, without a break. As a part of this continuous process, Indian Railways is observing a Swachch Bharat Saptah (Clean India Week) campaign from 17^th September, 2016, to 25^th September, 2016. Various activities on day-to-day basis are planned to be taken up during this Swachch Bharat Saptah, as detailed hereunder:

17.09.2016 (Saturday)-Swachch Paryavaran Divas – Clean Environment Day – Day one would be dedicated to cleanliness of the entire Railway premises, including stations and trains. Works such as beautification of railway premises such as pruning of trees, plantation and landscaping would be undertaken on this day.

18.09.2016 (Sunday)-Swachch Station Divas – Clean Stations Day – Day two would be dedicated to intensive cleaning of Railway Stations, using cleaning machines and other tools/plants. Separate dustbins would be provided for collection of different types of waste such as bio-degradable, non-degradable, etc. A campaign for “Filling the Dustbin” and “Donate Dustbins” would be taken up to create awareness among various stake holders, involving organizations such as NGOs, Scouts & Guides, etc.

19.09.2016 (Monday)-Swachch Railgaadi Divas – Clean Trains Day – Day three would be dedicated to ensure cleanliness on board in all trains. Special inspections would be carried out in pantry cars and other eating establishments would be undertaken.

20.09.2016 (Tuesday)-Swachch Neer Divas – Clean Water Day – Day four would be dedicated to ensure cleanliness in water supply by carrying out intensive inspection of all water installations in railway premises including filter plants, sources of water supply, water tanks and taps in trains. All water installations would be checked on this day and sample checks would be conducted on quality of water.

21.09.2016 (Wednesday)-Swachch Parisar Divas – Clean Complex Day – Day five would be dedicated to cleaning of circulating areas of railway stations, cleaning of drains in stations, and removing of unauthorized encroachments.

22.09.2016 (Thursday)-Swachch Sahyog Divas – Participative Cleanliness Day – Day six would be dedicated to creating awareness among all rail users to keep the railway premises clean, by way of distribution of handouts/notices, imposing fine on defaulters, undertaking road shows, etc., involving NGOs, schools, trade unions and voluntary groups.

23.09.2016 (Friday)-Swachch Samwad Divas – Cleanliness Dialogue Day – On day seven, DRM, Salem, would preside over the Seminar on Sanitation and upkeep of Railway Premises. He will also meet the media persons to explain about the various activities undertaken by Salem Division during this Swachch Bharat Saptah-Clean India Week.

24.09.2016 (Saturday)-Swachch Samarpan Divas –Day of Dedication for ensuring cleanliness– On the eighth day of the program, Cleanliness Marches around the railway premises including the railway colonies and conducting road shows/skits/dramas on importance of cleanliness, involving school students, scouts and guides, etc., would be conducted.

25.09.2016 (Sunday)-Swachch Aahar Divas –Clean Food Day– On the last day of the program, checks would be conducted in all static and mobile catering units, restaurants, food stalls and other catering places in the Railway Stations and Pantry Cars in the trains, to ensure cleanliness, hygiene and quality of food, cleanliness and hygiene of the cooks, bearers and other workers, with emphasis on proper handling and disposal of kitchen and catering wastes/garbage. 

Officers of Salem Division have been nominated for each station by Sri Hari Shankar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Salem, to supervise and carry out the above activities. 

Change in timings for operation of Passenger trains between Salem and Vridhchalam on 11.09.2016-Sunday

On 11.09.2016, Sunday, The following changes are made in the operation of Passenger trains in Salem Vridhachalam Section, in view of the construction of Limited Use Subway in place of unmanned LC No.160 in between Ethapur and Minnampalli Railway Stations.

1.                T.No.76850 Salem Vridhachalam passenger is to be rescheduled to leave Salem at 16.00 hrs (370 mts late) instead of Scheduled Departure of 09.50 hrs

2.               T.No.76849 Vridhachalam Salem Passenger will be rescheduled to leave Vridhcahalam at 19.45 hrs (375 mts late) instead of the Scheduled Departure of 13.30 hrs and the train will arrive at Salem 390 mts late (23.15 hrs).

3.               T.No.76848 Salem Vridhachalam passenger will be rescheduled to leave Salem at 23.45 hrs  (315 mts late) instead of Scheduled Departure of 18.30 hrs

4.               T.No.56513 Karaikal-Bangaluru Passenger is rescheduled to leave Karaikal late by 240 minutes and will start at 07.40 hrs. instead of Scheduled departure of 03.40 hrs.

5.                T.No.56514 Bangaluru-Karaikal passenger will be delayed at Salem up to 16.15 hrs (195 mts late) instead of scheduled departure of 13.00 hrs.

Temporary Stoppage for Chennai – Coimbatore – Chennai Shatabdi Express Trains at Jolarpettai

Train No.12243 / 12244 Chennai Central – Coimbatore – Chennai Central Shatabdi express trains have been provided temporary stoppage at Jolarpettai railway station for a period of six months with effect from 17.09.2016 till 16.03.2017 on experimental basis.  The timings are provided below:

Train No.12243 Chennai Central – Coimbatore Shatabdi express	Station	Train No.12244 Coimbatore – Chennai Central Shatabdi express
09.56 / 09.57 hrs.	Jolarpettai	19.09 / 19.10 hrs.

MASS TREE PLANATATION BY SALEM DIVISION TODAY (07.09.2016)

 Sri K.K. Sharma, Principal Chief Engineer, Southern Railway, plants a sapling and watering it

 Sri Hari Shankar Verma, watering the plant 

 A school child trying her hand on planting a sapling

 College Students and teachers planting saplings during the Mass tree plantation 

 Sri Hari Shankar Verma assisting planting of a tree 

 School Children planting trees as a group 

The picturesque landscape where mass tree plantation was done

As part of its ambitious project of planting 5 lakhs tree saplings and maintain them, Salem Division, Southern Railway, organized a Mass Tree Plantation Program at Kottagoundampatti Village, in between Omalur and Magnasite junctions, in which 5001 tree saplings were planted, in 4.5 acres of land on both sides of the railway track. The saplings were planted at a safe distance away from the railway track, with a view to not hinder the future expansion of railway tracks on both sides. 

Sri K.K. Sharma, Principal Chief Engineer, Southern Railway, participated in the tree plantation program as Chief Guest and planted a few saplings, in the presence of Sri Hari Shankar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Salem. About 500 school children from the nearby Govt. School and the students and teachers of Padmavani Arts and Science College, also participated in the tree plantation program and planted saplings enthusiastically, along with the officers and staff of Salem Division. Various varieties of trees such as Neem, Vagai, Badam, Bamboo, Silver Oak, etc. were planted by the participants. Drip irrigation has been arranged for watering of the trees. In future, there is also a plant to install solar powered pumps for drawing water for watering the plants. The tree saplings were provided by the Rotary Club of Salem Junction, Pokkisham and Renature (both NGOs), members of which also participated in the tree plantation.

While addressing the gathering, Sri K.K. Sharma said that it is not important how many trees we plant, but it is important that how well we maintain them. In line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modiji’s vision of a clean and green India, Indian Railways is taking various steps towards this goal, under the guidance of Sri Suresh Prabhuji, Hon’ble Railway Minister, he added. He further suggested that the plants that survive the local climate should be planted and preserved.

During his address, Sri Hari Shankar Verma insisted that the trees should be planted in a proper mixture, as the nature needs all types of plants, not only the cash crops/plants. He expressed his happiness about the school children and college students participating in large numbers in such programs.

Sri  M. Mariappan, Divisional Engineer, Salem, welcomed the gathering and also proposed the vote of thanks. Sri Chandra Pal, Addl. DRM, Salem, Sri Ma. Vignavelu, Sr. Divisional Engineer, Coordination, Salem, and other officers and staff of Salem Division participated in the program in large numbers.