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3000 plus trains on the Mumbai information safety for passengers can
Suburban Railways. When they litter be increased, they also consciously
continuously, no cleaning or facility and unconsciously remind them to
management service provider can not spill drinks or drop wastepaper
vouch to keep the escalators clean. on the machines. Ultimately,

How do we stop people littering? escalators are installed for the benefit
A leading example to follow is the of the users. Hence, it should be in
airports, where small restrictions their interest also to keep them in
good and clean working conditions.
put in place have made a lot of
difference. Interestingly, one Karsten mentions that several
suggestion that was shared on the main metro operations in Europe are
post seemed quite feasible. installing such safety signs. “As the
The approach suggested by signage is available in any design,
customizable with clients’ logos and
Karsten Kambach, Head of Sales local language, and for any escalator
at TK Elevator in Germany: “The brand, there is a good opportunity
escalator steps can be equipped to improve the appearance of the
with safety signage on their front, escalators.”
making passengers aware of the right
behaviour on escalators.” Could this option prevent people
Besides the fact that with this from littering?
Mohana M
Editor-Clean India Journal

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