Passengers lose time & patience: Puddles serving as roads, Metro works block way to stn's platform
The culprits? The current Metro development work coupled with clogged drainage, which has resulted in challenges and hurdles on the way to the station premises.
The ongoing Metro construction has narrowed the approach roads, creating bottlenecks during peak hours. Regular commuters and occasional visitors alike face considerable obstacles while navigating through the construction zones.
The waterlogging due to poor drainage compounds these issues, particularly during rainfall. "Puddles and muddy patches have formed near the entrance, making it challenging for elderly passengers and those carrying luggage," said Ashok Tiwari, a passenger.
The entrance leading to platform 6 is partially blocked by construction material and equipment.
Local autorickshaw and taxi drivers now refuse to drop passengers directly at platform 6, instead leaving them at alternative entry points. "This forces travellers to walk longer distances through uneven terrain and construction zones. The lack of proper lighting in these areas has also raised safety concerns, especially during early morning and evening hours," said another passenger, Vikas Yadav.
Railway authorities have acknowledged the issues and said they've approached the Bhopal municipal corporation (BMC) to improve them. "We are aware of the situation. We are in touch with the BMC," said a Bhopal railway division official without quoting his name. Station officials have placed temporary signboards to guide passengers through alternative routes to platform 6.
Regular commuters have started planning their journeys differently, often choosing to enter through the main station building and walk across other platforms to reach platform 6.
The station management has promised to improve the situation by creating temporary pathways and ensuring better drainage around the construction zones. However, these challenges are likely to persist until the Metro work reaches completion.
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