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CAG Highlights Water Shortage at Gujarat’s Major Railway Stations
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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The Comptroller and Auditor General’s latest audit report has found that several key railway stations in Gujarat lack basic water facilities, raising concerns about passenger comfort and hygiene.
India’s Comptroller and Auditor General released an audit report on Thursday, revealing that several of Gujarat’s major railway stations are deficient in basic water facilities. The audit, which covered stations across the state, found that many platforms lack adequate drinking water points, leaving passengers without reliable access to potable water.
The report highlighted that stations such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, among others, do not meet the minimum standards set by the Indian Railways for water supply. The absence of proper water dispensers and clean drinking fountains has raised concerns about passenger comfort and hygiene, especially during the hot summer months.
Passengers have reported difficulties in obtaining clean water, and some have resorted to buying bottled water at higher prices. The lack of basic amenities also poses a risk for travelers with health conditions that require regular hydration.
Railway officials have acknowledged the findings and said that remedial measures will be taken to install additional water points and improve maintenance. The audit underscores the need for the state’s railway authorities to prioritize passenger welfare and ensure that all major stations are equipped with essential facilities.
The report highlighted that stations such as Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, among others, do not meet the minimum standards set by the Indian Railways for water supply. The absence of proper water dispensers and clean drinking fountains has raised concerns about passenger comfort and hygiene, especially during the hot summer months.
Passengers have reported difficulties in obtaining clean water, and some have resorted to buying bottled water at higher prices. The lack of basic amenities also poses a risk for travelers with health conditions that require regular hydration.
Railway officials have acknowledged the findings and said that remedial measures will be taken to install additional water points and improve maintenance. The audit underscores the need for the state’s railway authorities to prioritize passenger welfare and ensure that all major stations are equipped with essential facilities.