Archive · 8 Aug 2025
No Plans to Convert Railway Coaches to Libraries: Vaishnaw
A member of parliament asked the railway minister if old train cars could be turned into libraries or classrooms.
The minister said it was a good idea, but the government hasn't received any plans to do it yet.
The minister responded in writing about the inquiry, noting the potential of the idea to support learning.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to MP Sudha Murty's inquiry about converting decommissioned coaches.
Murty asked if decommissioned coaches could become mobile libraries or classrooms.
Vaishnaw stated the Ministry has not received any such proposal.
Vaishnaw believes converting coaches is a good idea for promoting reading and education.
The response was provided in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
- Who
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MP Sudha Murty.
- What
- No current proposal to convert decommissioned railway coaches into mobile libraries or classrooms.
- When
- Response given on Wednesday.
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi.
- Why
- To address Murty's inquiry regarding the potential use of decommissioned coaches for educational purposes.
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- MP
- Sudha Murty
- Inquiry topic
- Decommissioned coaches for education
- Response
- No proposal received
- Stated benefit
- Encouraging reading habits and education
