Staffing gaps, poor facilities plague Buxar railway station
Buxar: Despite its strategic and religious importance, Buxar railway station continues to suffer from acute staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure.
Official records show that while nine station masters, including one station manager, are sanctioned, only four station masters and the manager are currently posted.
"In comparison, Kulharia, a much smaller station, has eight station masters and Ara operates with its full quota," said a railway official.
This shortfall hampers 24-hour operations, even as the station manages around 75 pairs of trains daily. In the 2024-25 financial year, Buxar earned over Rs 103 crore, ranking 12th in the East Central Railway zone and 6th in the Danapur division. Yet, key promises made during last year's DRM inspection, such as filling vacancies and air-conditioning the panel room, remain unfulfilled.
Basic amenities are severely lacking. Platforms 2 and 3 have no overhead shelters, seats, or fans, exposing passengers to extreme weather. "This is not just inconvenient but humiliating," said K.K. Ojha, a daily commuter. Sanitation is poor, with garbage-strewn platforms and no functional public toilets.
Outside, traffic congestion caused by unregulated e-rickshaws forces passengers to walk up to half a kilometre to board trains.
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Security is minimal, leading to frequent incidents of pickpocketing and mobile theft. "The absence of crowd control and security measures has made travel increasingly unsafe," said Soni Kumari, a local resident.
The night-time operation of the Roti Bank, though well-meaning, has attracted beggars, intoxicated people and anti-social elements, creating an unsafe environment for travellers.
Medical support is also inadequate. The lone railway medical centre between Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Danapur has only one doctor and minimal facilities, leaving the station unprepared for emergencies.
Commuters and civil society continue to demand urgent action from railway authorities.
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