‘No water, dirty toilets’: CAG flags poor sanitation, water shortages on Indian Railways trains

Indian Railways: Amid mounting concerns over dirty washrooms, foul-smelling vestibules, and water shortages, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised sharp questions about sanitation and maintenance standards in long-distance trains operated by the South Central Railway (SCR). The report paints a worrying picture of systemic lapses that compromise both passenger comfort and public health, underscoring a gap between official claims and ground realities.