Audit Finds Most Railway Stations Lack Basic Passenger Amenities
The Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Railways over poor passenger amenities. An audit of 177 railway stations found that only 92, or 52 per cent, had even the minimum required facilities. The findings point to a clear gap between the rules and what stations actually offer travellers.
Context
Context: The Public Accounts Committee is a Parliament panel that checks how public money is spent, and it reviews audit reports from the government's auditor. Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world and carries millions of passengers every day.
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