Demand to resume train services rising
| Date :30-Jul-2020 |
By Ankita Garg :
The demand to resume passenger train service within State, especially the Rewanchal Express, is growing as people are unable to move out of districts in absence of transportation facility. Out of 200 special trains started by Railways from June 1, a total of 48 trains (up-down) are taking halt at Bhopal, Habibganj and Itarsi stations. Passengers said that they are now aware of safety protocols and train service at least within State should be started.
Amit Sharma, a private employee said, “Railways is assumed as cheaper transportation mode for public. Amid the pandemic, fuel price have been increased due to which everyone cannot afford private vehicle to move in neighbouring districts ” Garmia Singh, a homemaker, said, “Festive seasons are set to begin so we want to move on at our relatives house. There are several rituals to be done but in lack of passenger rain, we are facing inconvenience.
Though there are few trains on the track but their halt stations are not covering the entire State.” She further said that railway authorities should consider the demand and resume service. Some stations like Harda, Vidisha, Satna, Hoshangabad, etc is not being covered by the special trains. Talking to ‘The Hitavada’, I A Siddique, PRO of Bhopal railway, said, “At present, there is no such order to resume more passenger trains. Railways is making effort to provide maximum transportation service with the help of district administrations and safety protocols.