The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway carried out a major cleanliness drive on October 2, cleaning around 3,000 km of railway tracks in a single day. The initiative was organised under Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 and coincided with Gandhi Jayanti.The special campaign, called the ‘Swachh Track Mega Abhiyan’, involved railway employees, station staff, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, employees’ families and social organisations across the division.Key HighlightsAround 3,000 km of railway tracks cleaned in one dayDrive conducted on October 2 during Swachhata Pakhwada 2026Cleanliness work carried out across multiple stations and railway routesRailway colonies, yards and trackside areas also coveredTrain operations continued without disruption during the campaignSwachhata Pakhwada activities will continue until October 15Ahmedabad Railway Division Conducts Mega Track Cleaning DriveThe Ahmedabad Railway Division launched the ‘Swachh Track Mega Abhiyan’ as part of its ongoing cleanliness campaign. The drive covered approximately 3,000 km of railway tracks across the division.Railway staff from different departments participated in cleaning tracks and areas surrounding railway routes. Station masters, supervisors, sanitation workers and other personnel were involved in the campaign.The cleanliness activities were carried out simultaneously at several locations, including railway stations, yards, colonies and health units.Stations and Railway Routes CoveredThe drive covered several important locations in Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Sabarmati, Viramgam, Maliya Miyana, Radhanpur, Dhrangadhra, Mehsana, Palanpur, Bhuj, Gandhidham, Asarva and Himmatnagar.The railway administration said the cleaning work was completed while following prescribed safety measures and without affecting train operations.The participation of RPF personnel, railway families and social organisations also expanded the campaign beyond routine railway maintenance activities.Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 to Continue Till October 15The Ahmedabad Division is observing Swachhata Pakhwada from October 1 to October 15, 2026. Several additional cleanliness and awareness activities are planned during this period.From October 3 to 5, intensive cleaning will be carried out at key locations. Trackside cleaning and removal of legacy waste are scheduled for October 6 to 8.The programme will also focus on removing unnecessary posters and banners and cleaning paan and gutkha stains from railway premises. From October 11 to 15, awareness and compliance activities related to the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, are planned.Clean Rail, Clean Track and Clean IndiaThe Ahmedabad Railway Division is using the campaign to promote cleanliness among railway passengers, employees and the wider public.The initiative is being conducted under the broader message of “Clean Rail, Clean Track and Clean India”, with activities continuing across railway stations, tracks and surrounding areas through October 15.
