Mumbai: RTI Disclosures Expose Cost Disparity In Monsoon Track Dewatering Pumps Between Central And Western Railways; Officials Cite Difference In Capacity & Operational Hours
RTI disclosures show Central Railway spent Rs 5.93 crore on 219 dewatering pumps during Monsoon 2026, averaging Rs 2.70 lakh per pump, compared with Western Railway’s Rs 1.06 lakh. The disparity has prompted calls for a vigilance inquiry, while Central Railway cited possible differences in pump capacity, operating hours and water volume.