ECoR completes 100% installation of bio toilets in trains
Published By : Lelin Mallick | July 29, 2020 3:36 PM
Share
Bhubaneswar, July 29: In order to continue its efforts to provide clean and eco-friendly travel and fulfilling its commitment towards the “Swachha Rail, Swachha Bharat” campaign, East coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully completed the 100% installation of Bio-toilets in trains. These bio-toilets convert the human waste into water and bio-gases with the help of bacteria. This mechanism of bio-toilets is very helpful in sustainable management of solid waste. The inventory of coaches of ECoR is 3247. All these coaches are now fitted with eco-friendly bio-toilets. Out of these, 2534 ICF coaches and 713 nos. of LHB coaches have been equipped with bio-toilets. {"align":"center","id":58749,"sizeSlug":"large"} The 100% installation of bio-toilets in ECoR coaches will not only help to maintain cleanliness by preventing discharge of human waste on railway tracks, but also protect tracks from corrosion. And, hence, it will reduce the maintenance cost of Railway assets, and improve safety of train operation. ECoR has also improved the functioning of bio-toilets by introducing the Venturi system concept. This new system ensures proper cross-ventilation of fresh air in the toilets. It will overcome the issue of foul smell from the bio-toilets. ECoR is also providing soft flush system in bio-toilets for easy flush out of waste. Litter bins are provided in each toilet fitted with bio-tanks to avoid dumping of waste into toilet pans. For awareness of passengers about proper use of bio-toilets, pictorial messages are displayed in coaches about Do(s) and Don’t(s) activities.
Prameya English Is Now On WhatsApp Join And Get Latest News Updates Delivered To You Via WhatsApp
You Might Also Like
More From Related News
Mission Value & Employability: OSOU launches "DAKSHATA" to instill new era industrial skills in young minds with 10 new programs
Puri Bahuda Yatra: 3 holy chariots reach before Shree Jagannath Temple amid sea of devotees
Dharmendra launches major projects at Central University of Odisha
Naveen seeks MEA Jaishankar’s aid to rescue Odia youth abducted in Mali
Dharmendra proposes HAL–IIT Madras tie-up with Central University of Odisha to boost aerospace talent
BJD leader Lekhashree files complaint against Nilagiri MLA for derogatory remarks
Odisha CM’s public grievance hearing to be held on July 7
Odisha govt. revokes restrictions on delinked HDFC, Axis and ICICI Banks
Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik likely to be discharged from Hospital today
“Puri Needs a Facelift”: Minister Suresh Pujari stresses upgrading infrastructure for Rath Yatra
Dharmendra Pradhan participates in ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ plantation drive in Odisha’s Deogarh
Rath Yatra 2025: Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art tribute marks Bahuda Yatra in Puri
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Pulling of three majestic chariots begins ahead of schedule
Odisha worker death toll rises to nine in Telangana factory blast
Deep disinfection and awareness week starts across Odisha
Six arrested in Rs2 Crore jewellery theft in Odisha’s Keonjhar
Bahuda Yatra: Pahandi rituals conclude as Lord Jagannath & his siblings placed atop chariots
Odisha prepares for sacred month of Shravana; Devotees to flock Shaiva Shrines
Odisha: ASI declares Swapneswar Mahadev Temple in Khordha as ‘protected monument’
No flood threat in Odisha, Confirms Water Resources Department