Railway firm on parking fees, commuters cry foul
Southern Railway
is yet to roll back the steep increase in parking fees at railway stations in the Thiruvananthapuram division that was implemented from June 1.
As per the new tariff rate, the two-wheeler parking for a month rose from Rs 360 to Rs 500.
People are upset as the parking rates and season ticket rates together push up monthly commuting costs.
"The new tariff has more than doubled the charges for parking, making it unaffordable for the common man," said Liyons J of Friends on Rails. "It has to be reconsidered," he added.
Not all two-wheeler users are granted monthly passes and most stations only offer them to those parking for less than eight hours. Collection practices are arbitrary and some stations collect money without issuing proper receipts, he added.
Passengers are also demanding CCTV surveillance in parking areas. Passengers alleged that the railway failed to provide any security for parked vehicles and also did not offer adequate facilities.
Additionally, there is an extra charge for storing helmets and raincoats.
Following a request from Friends on Rails officials, Kodikkunnil Suresh, MP, formally requested the Thiruvananthapuram divisional manager to review the revised rates.
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A railway official said that the parking fees were decided after considering the feasibility. "It was decided based on a survey on the feasibility of the rates. It may be difficult to reduce it because the contract has been given and the licence fee has been fixed," official said. TNN
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