Pakistan Railways revamps station hygiene

December 31, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan Railways has taken a step towards improving passenger services by entering into agreements with five waste management bodies to upgrade sanitation standards at key railway stations nationwide.

The agreements have been finalized with the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board, Rawalpindi Waste Management Company, Lahore Waste Management Company, Faisalabad Waste Management Company and Multan Waste Management Company, according to Wealth Pakistan.

Under the arrangements, these organizations will oversee cleanliness operations at major stations in Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad and Multan, APP reported.

The contracted firms will be responsible for maintaining hygiene across platforms, parking areas, washrooms, washing lines, platform sheds and ceiling fans.

Their duties also include the timely removal of stagnant water from station premises to prevent unsanitary conditions.

A senior Pakistan Railways official told Wealth Pakistan that the initiative is aimed at creating a healthier and more pleasant environment at busy railway stations that cater to thousands of passengers each day.

He said cleaner platforms, well-kept waiting areas and hygienic washrooms would greatly enhance passenger comfort while improving the overall image of rail travel.

The official added that proper waste disposal and drainage would help reduce health hazards, especially during the monsoon season when poor sanitation can lead to the spread of diseases.

By outsourcing sanitation work to specialized waste management companies, Pakistan Railways expects to benefit from their trained workforce, modern equipment and established operational systems.

He noted that the move would also ease the administrative workload on the railways department, enabling it to concentrate more on key areas such as safety, punctuality and service quality.

Improved cleanliness, he said, could attract more passengers to rail travel, boosting ridership and revenue, while supporting the government’s broader agenda of modernizing public transport and encouraging environmentally sustainable practices.

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