Operation Swarn

Indian Railways to launch Operation Swarn to revamp Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains

Question: ‘Operation Swarn’ will be launched by …
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Railways
(c) Ministry of Information and Technology
(d) Ministry of Commerce
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-

  • Indian Railways is set to launch ‘Operation Swarn’ to improve services in Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains according to a release dated June 21, 2017.
  • In the first phase, Mumbai-Delhi-Rajdhani Express and Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express have been selected for upgradation. Later, more trains will be identified for upgradation in a phased manner.
  • Indian Railways will work on improving punctuality, cleanliness, coach interiors, catering, toilets, staff behaviour, security, housekeeping.
  • These trains will also be upgraded with services like Wi-Fi, infotainment screens, coffee-vending machines etc in future.

Related Links:-
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/indian-railways-operation-swarn/1/984792.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/rajdhani-shatabdi-trains-set-for-revamp-under-operation-swarn/articleshow/59249930.cms
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/economy/260617/indian-railways-to-give-rajdhani-shatabdi-trains-a-makeover.html