Rail Jan Samvaad, cleanliness drives were held at 31 stations in Palakkad division

Asian Games medalist Vithya Ramraj planting a sapling at the office premises of the Divisional Railway Manager in Palakkad. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

As part of Special Campaign 6.0, Palakkad Division of Southern Railway organized Rail Jan Samvaad programs and cleanliness drives at 31 railway stations across the division. The programs were carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Railway Board to organize nationwide public relations and actions aimed at cleanliness at railway stations and establishments.

The 6.0 Special Campaign is being watched from October 2nd to October 31st, 2026.

Railway officers and supervisors interacted with passengers, students and the public, listened to their suggestions and complaints and resolved their queries at the participating stations. Madhukar Roat, Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad along with branch officers participated in Rail Jan Samvaad at Palakkad Junction railway station. Passengers and students of Bharathamatha Higher Secondary School, Palakkad actively participated in the interaction. Mr. Roat listened to their questions, suggestions and travel experiences and responded to the issues raised.

Jerin G. Anand, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad, attended the program at Kannur station and interacted with passengers and students.

More than 3,000 people, including travelers and students from various schools and colleges, participated in the programs organized across the division. Several suggestions, queries and complaints were received during the interactions. These were documented and categorized into short, medium and long-term action items for examination and appropriate follow-up.

After the interactions, intensive cleanliness drives were conducted at all participating stations with the active involvement of railway staff, passengers and students. The aim of these events was to raise awareness of cleanliness, to encourage public participation in maintaining the cleanliness of railway premises and to support good hygiene practices in everyday life.

As part of the campaign, the Palakkad division honored Asian Games medalist Vithya Ramraj and Asian Games participant Anamika. Sportspersons and officials also participated in a tree planting program held at the office of the Divisional Railway Manager at Palakkad.

Published – 23 Oct 2026 20:55 IST