Indian Railways is expanding its water supply network with a new Rail Neer plant in Varanasi. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is leading the project to ensure passengers get pure and affordable drinking water. The local district administration is helping by identifying about two acres of land for the facility.
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What are the key details of the Varanasi Rail Neer plant?
This new facility will be the 21st Rail Neer plant in India and the 3rd one in Uttar Pradesh. It is designed to produce 72,000 bottles, which is roughly 6,000 cases, every single day. The plant will use advanced technology including filtration, reverse osmosis (RO), and UV treatment to ensure water quality.
How will this benefit passengers and what are the prices?
The plant will improve the supply of clean water to Varanasi and nearby major stations. These bottles are primarily used in premium trains like Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, and Shatabdi Express. The pricing remains affordable for the general public as shown below:
| Bottle Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Liter | ₹ 14 |
| 500 ml | ₹ 9 |