Lifts at Silchar railway station remain defunct
The two lifts, installed years ago to make the British-era station more passenger-friendly after its conversion from meter gauge to broad gauge, have been lying non-functional for a long time. Commuters say the problem has persisted for months, forcing all passengers to use the stairs.
The situation has turned particularly difficult for elderly travellers and those with mobility issues. "Carrying luggage up and down the stairs is a nightmare for us.
We have complained several times but nothing has changed," said a frequent passenger.
Railway authorities have reportedly received repeated grievances, but no repair work has begun yet. The defunct lifts have now become a symbol of official apathy, with regular commuters urging urgent intervention to restore basic passenger amenities.
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