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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai stations scrub away gutkha stains, crack down on litterbugs

Updated On: 13 October, 2026 05:58 PM IST | Divya Nair

Central Railway and Western Railway have intensified cleanliness drives across Mumbai stations under 'Swachhata Pakhwada 2026'. From scrubbing gutkha stains and removing unauthorised posters to disposing of over 2,500 kg of waste, the campaign also saw littering offenders fined. PICS/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

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A JCB clears overgrown grass and trackside vegetation beside Central Railway tracks in Mumbai as part of the cleanliness drive
A JCB clears overgrown grass and trackside vegetation beside Central Railway tracks in Mumbai as part of the cleanliness drive
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Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has removed unauthorised posters, banners and stickers from nearly 40 station and railway colony locations, while gutkha and paan stains were scrubbed from 120 spots
Western Railway’s Mumbai Central Division has removed unauthorised posters, banners and stickers from nearly 40 station and railway colony locations, while gutkha and paan stains were scrubbed from 120 spots
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The division also carried out sanitation drives at railway colonies, deep cleaning at maintenance facilities and inspections of food stalls and pantry cars
The division also carried out sanitation drives at railway colonies, deep cleaning at maintenance facilities and inspections of food stalls and pantry cars
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The two-day initiative resulted in the collection and scientific disposal of more than 2,500 kg of segregated waste. Around 50 people were fined a total of Rs 48,000 for littering, while 82 others were counselled against the practice
The two-day initiative resulted in the collection and scientific disposal of more than 2,500 kg of segregated waste. Around 50 people were fined a total of Rs 48,000 for littering, while 82 others were counselled against the practice
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Central Railway has also intensified cleanliness and sanitation drives across Mumbai stations, railway tracks and premises under Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0, focusing on removing accumulated waste, clearing garbage hotspots and eliminating unauthorised posters, banners and gutka stains
Central Railway has also intensified cleanliness and sanitation drives across Mumbai stations, railway tracks and premises under Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 and Special Campaign 6.0, focusing on removing accumulated waste, clearing garbage hotspots and eliminating unauthorised posters, banners and gutka stains
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The fortnight-long Swachhata Pakhwada campaign will continue until Friday, while Special Campaign 6.0 will run until October 31, according to a Central Railway press release issued on Tuesday
The fortnight-long Swachhata Pakhwada campaign will continue until Friday, while Special Campaign 6.0 will run until October 31, according to a Central Railway press release issued on Tuesday
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As part of the drive, Central Railway's Mumbai Division undertook intensive cleaning of railway tracks, station premises, platforms, staircases and toilets at several locations
As part of the drive, Central Railway's Mumbai Division undertook intensive cleaning of railway tracks, station premises, platforms, staircases and toilets at several locations
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The campaign began on October 1 with General Manager Rajeev Shrivastava administering the Swachhata Pledge to railway officers and employees. Participants pledged to devote 100 hours annually, or two hours a week, to voluntary cleanliness activities and create awareness about sanitation
The campaign began on October 1 with General Manager Rajeev Shrivastava administering the Swachhata Pledge to railway officers and employees. Participants pledged to devote 100 hours annually, or two hours a week, to voluntary cleanliness activities and create awareness about sanitation
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On October 9, Central Railway undertook a sanitation drive to remove unauthorised posters, banners, stickers and advertisements from station walls, pillars, platforms, staircases and other public areas. Staff also removed gutka stains and spitting marks from railway premises.
On October 9, Central Railway undertook a sanitation drive to remove unauthorised posters, banners, stickers and advertisements from station walls, pillars, platforms, staircases and other public areas. Staff also removed gutka stains and spitting marks from railway premises.

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