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SPECIAL REPORT
• Reuse of Linen: Set 8. Monitoring &
standards for the lifespan of
linen and regularly assess Quality Control
wear and tear. Some textiles, • Inspection of Linen: After
like curtains and blankets, each wash cycle, inspect the
may need to be recycled linens for any wear, tear,
or upcycled after a certain or stains that didn’t come
number of washes. off. Implementing a quality
control process ensures
6. Maintenance of only clean, well-maintained
Equipment linens are put back into use.
• Regular Servicing: • Tracking & Accountability:
Preventive maintenance of Introduce a tracking
washer-extractors, dryers, system for linen to ensure
and ironing machines to accountability, reduce losses,
avoid breakdowns and and monitor the performance
ensure smooth operation. of laundry operations.
• Automation & Digitization: • Customer Feedback: Gather
Use automated dosing feedback from passengers
systems for detergents and or staff to continuously
digital monitoring of laundry improve laundry services.
cycles to ensure consistency
and efficiency. 9. Automation
• Water Softening Systems:
Indian Railways may & Technological
operate in regions with Advancements
hard water. Water softeners • Automated Laundry
prevent scale build up in Systems: Indian Railways
machines, preserving their should consider adopting
efficiency and lifespan.
automation in laundry
7. Training for Staff processes to increase
efficiency. Conveyor belts,
• Regular Training on automatic folding machines,
Machine Use & Fabric Care: and centralized washing
Staff must be trained on how systems can help manage the
to properly load machines, large volumes of laundry.
select appropriate cycles,
and use chemicals safely. • Digital Monitoring of
• Safety Protocols: Laundry Operations:
Emphasizing the importance Implementing a central
of hygiene, personal safety, digital dashboard that
and emergency protocols in monitors all aspects of the
case of chemical exposure or laundry cycle in real-time,
machine malfunctions. optimizing water, energy
• Standard Operating use, and productivity.
Procedures (SOPs): • Smart Sensors: Machines
Developing clear SOPs for equipped with sensors that
washing, drying, ironing, adjust washing cycles based
and handling linen to ensure on the fabric load can further
consistent quality. enhance energy efficiency.
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