Any work related to safety will be given highest priority: Railway Ministry

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

on Monday pitched for safety in Railways and said "any work related to safety will be given the highest priority."

Addressing the media here, said, "Punctuality, cleanliness and catering were three issues on which we've done reviews of seven zones. While efforts to improve punctuality will be taken without compromising our efforts on safety; any work related to safety will be given highest priority."

The further said that the Centre wanted Indian Railways to be active participant in promoting cleanliness across network.

"We want Indian Railways to be active participant in promoting cleanliness across network. We'll work towards passenger engagement and creating awareness among passengers. Wherever train is delayed during meal time, we'll ensure and water is provided for passengers," he said.

With an aim to provide facilities to passengers, said wherever train is delayed during meal time, the ministry will ensure that and water is provided.

He added that the Indian Railways are also preparing the entire including stations and coaches.

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First Published: Mon, June 18 2018. 15:31 IST