Arun Sharma, Special Correspondent,New Delhi

In a major urban cleanliness push, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an ambitious drive to clear garbage along railway tracks across the capital, aiming to transform them into clean and sustainable corridors within the next three years.
The initiative comes as part of a coordinated effort between civic authorities and the Railways to tackle long-standing sanitation concerns that have plagued trackside areas.


Three-year mission to clean railway tracks across Delhi
Tenders floated for large-scale waste removal operations
Weekly cleaning drives to ensure sustained action
Target to remove nearly 10,000 tonnes of garbage
Permanent waste collection points to prevent re-dumping
Public awareness campaigns to boost citizen participation


According to MCD officials, the project goes beyond routine cleaning and aims to establish a systematic waste management model. Residents living near railway tracks will be encouraged to dispose of waste at designated collection points instead of dumping it along the tracks.

Authorities plan to identify garbage hotspots along the railway network, ensuring regular lifting and scientific disposal of waste. Enhanced coordination between MCD and railway authorities is expected to accelerate execution and improve efficiency.
Reduces foul smell and environmental hazards


Minimizes risk of disease outbreaks
Prevents obstruction and safety risks in rail operations
Officials подчеркнули that waste accumulation along tracks not only degrades the environment but also poses serious public health and operational challenges.
ntegrated waste management approach
Community engagement and behavioral change
Institutional coordination for long-term impact


A senior MCD official described the initiative as a “transformational step toward a cleaner and safer Delhi”, adding that local communities and elected representatives will be actively involved in its implementation.


If executed effectively, the project could set new benchmarks in urban sanitation, turning Delhi’s railway corridors into models of cleanliness and civic discipline—a visible shift from years of neglect to structured, sustainable management.