CAG warned Railways over linen cleanliness

New Delhi, July 24: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) strongly condemned the railway ministry's negligence on the cleanliness of the clothes. One of the officials said that washing and sanitation of linen, as well as blankets, are not done as per the norms established by the railways itself.

Railway officials said that washing of linen (except blankets) should be done after every single use and blankets be dry cleaned every two months.

The CAG observed the implementation of these rules in the 33 Depots selected from 2012 to 2016.

* 14 depots in nine zones have not been sent to dry cleaning once during the review period.

* The report said that, During 2015-2016, in respect of 12 coaching depots of eight zonal railways, blankets had been washed after an interval of 6-26 months.

* In a few cases, in the Northern Railway, used pillow covers were provided to the passengers, the report said.