Central Railway (CR) in its endeavour to provide better facilities to passengers has entered into a significant partnership with DMart Foundation to enhance the sanitation facilities at various stations. The latest development in this regard has been proposal to construct / renovate / operate / maintain toilet blocks at Thane and Kalyan stations.
A Memorandum of Understanding will be entered into by Mumbai Division of CR and DMart Foundation for construction, upgradation and maintenance of the toilet blocks at Thane and Kalyan stations for a period of 5 years as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
As per the MOU, DMart Foundation will:
•Construct one new toilet block on Platform 6/7 at Kalyan station (Karjat end)
•Construct one new toilet block on Platform 10A at Thane station
•Repair / operate / maintain all toilet blocks at Thane and Kalyan stations
•No charges for using toilets (urinals or lavatories) will be collected from passengers at both these stations.
Presently Thane station has a total of 61 urinals, 28 lavatories, 16 wash basins and Kalyan station has a total of 54 urinals, 20 lavatories, 18 wash basins. All these will be maintained by DMart Foundation.
With a heavy footfall of 5.10 lakh passengers at Thane and 3.93 lakh passengers at Kalyan,
This move will ensure provision of high standard, hygienic toilets for the benefit of passengers at no cost.
Central Railway and D Mart Foundation have already collaborated for the maintenance of toilet blocks at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Byculla and Ghatkopar stations and the response of passengers is very encouraging.
Central Railway is optimistic that this proactive step will not only enhance the overall passenger experience but also contribute to a positive and hygienic atmosphere at these stations.
Central Railway encourages passengers to take advantage of the improved and well-maintained restroom facilities. At the same time Central Railway also appeals to its passengers to be responsible by using the facilities provided with care and be vigilant towards any elements attempting to break or destroy these provisions and in such cases inform the Station Manager or on duty RPF on on duty railway employee.
Central Railway looks forward to receiving valuable feedback that will further contribute to the enhancement of services in future.
Aditionally, the CR Women's Welfare Organisation (CRWWO) took another step towards fostering environmental sustainability and beautification by organizing a tree plantation drive at the Integrated Coaching Complex, Wadibunder, Mumbai on 20.6.2025.
The tree plantation drive was graced by the presence of Asha Meena, President, CRWWO, lending her support to environmental sustainability and setting an example for the community.
Various tree species like Ashok, Arjun, Sadad, Cashew, Plumeria Rubra, Guava etc were planted.
CRWWO organised a tree plantation drive at Wadibunder, Mumbai, promoting a greener environment🌱
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) June 24, 2025
Smt Asha Meena, President, CRWWO, and team actively took part in this noble cause
Under Project Dastak by RWWCO, eco-friendly sanitary pads were distributed to women from nearby slum… pic.twitter.com/cDexiiD3dk
President, CRWWO also distributed eco-friendly Dastak sanitary napkins to the ladies living in the slums nearby and counselled them on keeping good personal hygiene.
The distribution of these eco-friendly, sanitary napkins is part of the project “Dastak” initiated by the Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organization (RWWCO), Railway Board to create awareness about Women’s personal hygiene and distribute sanitary napkins free of cost to the needy women.
Prerna Goswami, Vice-President, Babita Pandey, Secretary, Teena Uppal, Treasurer, CRWWO and several other executive members of CRWWO were also present during the event.
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