NRZ frets over litter in Railway Reserve Land

Zim Now Writer

The National Railways of Zimbabwe is concerned with the issue of dumping litter within Railway Reserve Land.

In a statement posted on X NRZ said they noted with concern that some members of the public are dumping litter within the railway servitude creating an eyesore.

“The NRZ is appealing to members of the public to desist from dumping litter within the railway reserve land and place rubbish in designated dumping sites and litter bins to ensure we maintain a clean environment.”

The railway reserve land is a trip of land 45 metres from the centre of the railway line to either side of the track.

NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Andrew Kunambura said it is a criminal offense to dump on railway reserve site.

“Our Loss Control and Security Department will work with local authorities and law enforcement agencies to arrest people who dump litter on its premises.

“People caught dumping rubbish with the railway reserve land will be liable to paying the gazetted fine for littering and will also be made to clear up the area they would have fouled.”