Indian Railways — Improper toilets in Railway compartment

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Andhra Pradesh

Dear sir,

I was travelling from Vijayawada to Palasa on 25.11.2012 in Train no.22872, Tirupathi to Bhubaneswar S/F express in B2 compartment on bearth no.12. I found that the compartment was not up to the mark and wish to record the following complaints pertaining to the B2 compartment:

1. There were cockroaches in the compartment which speaks on the neatness of the compartment. Being an AC compartment this effects on the health of the passengers.

2. One of the toilets in the compartment is being used for storing the Bed Rolls and it was locked by the concerned attendant thus depriving the passengers from the toilet facility. Copy of the photograph is attached herewith.When the TTE asked the attendant, it was informed that there is no toilet.

3. The toilet opposite to the one indicated vide item 2 is in a very bad shape. A metal stip is provided on the left hand side facing toilet door from top to bottom. While closing the door my hand got hurt between the door and the metal strip. When complained to the TTE, it was informed that he will intimate to the concerned in Vizag through a message. But no action is seen even beyond Vizag. Copy of the photograph attached. If any passenger uses the toilet he is bound to get hurt with the above arrangement.

4. Fan in the toilet vide item 3 above is removed. Copy of the photogaraph is attached.

Though the Railway department is managing a big transport system quite effectively, maintaining the compartments in this condition is not advisable and suitable action is to be initiated to maintain the compartments with minimum facilities.

Thanking you,

A.Srinivasa Rao
Passenger