Crockery, foot massager, etc., not frippery but part of mandate on safety, says South Western Railway

They Railways clarifies that these items are procured for use in Running Rooms, i.e., guesthouses meant for mandatory rest of loco pilots, guards after continuous duty of nine-10 hours. (Source: FILE PHOTO)

South Western Railway has clarified about media reports on railway safety expenditure. There have been some media reports that Railway Safety Funds were spent on foot massager, crockery and other things.

It is clarified that these items were procured for use in Running Rooms, i.e., guesthouses meant for mandatory rest of loco pilots, guards after continuous duty of nine-10 hours.