Vande Bharat Express: What is the 14 minute miracle launched by Indian Railways? Watch video

Imagine an Indian Railways train that is made ready for its next trip in a record 14 minutes. We are talking about the new Indian Railways’ ‘14 Minute Cleaning Miracle Scheme’ that has been launched for Vande Bharat Express trains as a part of the government’s Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
The new scheme was launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Delhi Cantt railway station today and it will be followed in all Vande Bharat Express trains on the network.
What is the 14-minute miracle on Vande Bharat trains?
As soon as the passengers deboard the train, three cleaning staff per coach get onto the train and start the cleaning process with a 14 minute deadline. Watch the video below to see how the 14 minute miracle was carried about by cleaning staff on Vande Bharat trains today.

The cleanliness involves disposal of garbage left over by passengers and cleaning of seats and snack tables, pantry with liquid sprays and wipes. Similarly, all bathrooms are cleaned as well. The floors are cleaned using water and cleaning cloths on wipers.
According to Indian Railways, the “14 Minute Miracle Cleaning” is about cleaning of the coaches with discipline and precision techniques. This fast-cleaning drill will cut down the turn-around time of the Vande Bharat trains, says railways.
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This new initiative by Indian Railways derives inspiration from Japan’s Shinkansen method. In Japan, bullet trains are cleaned in a record 7 minutes and this phenomenon is called the 7 minute miracle.

Addressing the media Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new scheme will ensure reduction in turnaround time for Vande Bharat Express trains. He also said that this step of efficient cleaning will gradually be taken forward on other trains as well. He added that this process that has been started with Vande Bharat Express trains will be gradually taken forward
Vande Bharat Express trains have emerged as Indian Railways’ face for new age travel and services and this new initiative is a step in that direction.