WESTERN RAILWAY
Mysuru Division of South Western Railway has launched a two months drive to
sensitise passengers on ban on use of plastics in stations and on trains as per the directives
issued by Government of Karnataka. As part of the campaign, posters and stickers have been
pasted at major stations and trains. Awareness rallies at stations have also been conducted to
educate the passengers on plastic ban.
Government of Karnataka has banned use of carry bags, banners, sheets, plastic flags,
cups, plates, spoons etc., made up of plastic and thermacol and advised railways to implement
the ban at trains and stations.
During the drive period, passengers will be screened for carrying of plastics inside
stations premises and on board trains. Passengers will be counselled by Health Inspectors,
Ticket checking staff and Security staff regarding harmful effects of use of plastics and,
discipline to be followed for non-use of plastics with specific attention on plastic carry bags.
Last week around 2300 passengers were randomly screened and 400 passengers were
found carrying plastic carry bags. 1700 on board passengers were sensitized by Travelling
ticket Examiners regarding the ban on plastics inside railway station premises and trains. As
part of the drive cloth bags were distributed to passengers who were carrying plastic bags at
Shivamogga Town and Sagarjambagaru stations.
After the two month’s campaign, Railways will impose fine on those violating the
Government orders and carrying banned plastic and thermacol items inside station premises
and trains. So travelling public are requested not to bring single use plastic items including
plastic carry bags to railway stations during journeys and join hands with Railways to save
the environment by desisting the use of plastic.