Railways develops waste collection system
Indian Railways has devised an advanced garbage disposal mechanism for longer trains to combat overflowing bins, overflowing waste and frequent manual waste handling. Developed by the Wagon Repair Workshop in Jhansi, the new system holds 367.4 liters of waste, a stark contrast to the existing 18-liter setup. This innovation is designed to hold waste within the coach till the journey's end, rather than emptying bins frequently.
The system comprises a drop box, connector and an undergear collector. Passengers dispose of waste through the drop box, which transfers the waste to the undergear collector. This significantly increases storage capacity and reduces the need for frequent bin emptying. The collector's 3:10 taper design facilitates quick removal for maintenance. It also uses stainless steel, ensuring higher durability and resistance to corrosion.
The waste is emptied during maintenance after the journey, reducing multiple rounds of manual handling. The system is currently a prototype, submitted to the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) for approval. Once approved, the innovation will be implemented across trains, with each coach equipped with two bins at both exits, costing around Rs 12,000 each.
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