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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Construction work begins to build suburban terminal at Hardinge Park
Patna: The railways have finalised preparations to begin construction of a state-of-the-art suburban terminal at Hardinge Park, with an estimated cost of Rs 95 crore, following the foundation laying ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 30. Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary said the suburban terminal will come up on a sprawling 4.8-acre land at the Hardinge Park area which will help decongest the huge traffic load from Patna Junction. According to Choudhary, the new suburban terminal is envisioned as a modern transportation hub, featuring airport-like facilities. It will have five platforms, each initially 400 metres in length. "However, efforts are underway to acquire an additional 2.5 acres of land from the Posts and Telegraph (P&T) department to extend the platform lengths to 600 metres. This extension will enable the terminal to accommodate and handle mail and express trains with LHB coaches," he said. The suburban terminal is strategically significant due to its location on the Kiul-Patna-DDU route, which is currently undergoing capacity augmentation with the addition of third and fourth lines in the days to come. "Once operational, the terminal will serve as a dedicated hub for passenger trains, including MEMUs," the DRM said. The railways has worked out a plan to make at least 80 passenger trains operational daily from Hardinge Park suburban terminal, connecting passengers to all four cardinal directions — north, south, east and west. "The new terminal will primarily serve as a launch point for intercity and regional trains, offering punctuality and better services," Choudhary said, adding that the terminal will boast a range of modern facilities like a 2,000-seat waiting hall equipped with modern amenities. In addition, 15 general ticket-booking counters will be there to streamline ticketing and reduce waiting time. A parking facility, with a capacity of 1,000 vehicles, will be developed around the suburban terminal area. Direct connectivity to the newly built multimedia hub and the upcoming Patna Metro Rail service will be provided to allow seamless intermodal travel for passengers.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Flash mob at Guntur Railway Station against use of plastic
The students on Saturday organised a flash mob at the Guntur Railway Station to raise awareness on the harmful effects of plastic, as part of the ongoing World Environment Campaign from May 22 to June 5. Around 50 children danced to the eco-awareness song Tik Tik Plastic, appealing public to reduce plastic use, especially single-use items, and to switch to eco-friendly alternatives like cloth bags. The young participants included children from railway families and the local community. Guntur Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Sudeshna Sen said the children had earlier taken a pledge to stop using plastic and to encourage others around them to do the same. As part of the campaign, DRM Sen and railway staff handed out jute bags to passengers, promoting the message of sustainability. 'Carry your own water bottle. Say no to single-use plastic. And stop using plastic,' the DRM said. She noted that such efforts, even if small, can lead to meaningful change. The involvement of children, she added, shows that the younger generation is ready to take the lead in protecting the environment.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Amrit Bharat Scheme: BJP MLA Raises Concerns Over Substandard Construction and Land Encroachment at Agra Railway Stations, ET Infra
Advt Advt The construction work for redevelopment of Agra Division's two railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is of substandard quality, Babulal Chaudhary , a BJP MLA from Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, has alleged in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi . When asked, railway officials from the Agra Division said that it doesn't deal with the said scheme. There was no immediate response from the Railway Ministry to Chaudhary's letter dated May 24, 2025, said that about ₹20 crore were allotted to redevelop two stations, Fatehpur Sikri and Achhnera. However, the ongoing construction work fails to meet the prescribed standards outlined for the scheme, the MLA claimed in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been floated by the Railway Ministry to improve passenger amenities at over 1,300 stations across the country. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 such stations where passenger facilities were enhanced under the said claimed that the ongoing work is more of a formality than a genuine commitment to quality and officials are more focused on "earning commissions" from the project rather than having concerns for creating passenger amenities."It is maligning the reputation of Agra Rail Division," the letter Chaudhary also flagged the blatant encroachment of railway land by influential persons in collusion with the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), a charge strongly rebutted by the officials."The land encroachment is a decade-old issue under litigation. The lower court order went in favour of land occupiers. Our appeal is pending before the High Court and the DRM or any other officer of the Division has no role to play in this. It is a baseless allegation," an official from the Division added, "So far as substandard construction work of stations is concerned, the DRM cannot be blamed for this because the Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment Scheme comes directly under the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction/Road Safety Projects)."Chaudhary, in his letter, has urged the prime minister to issue an order to remove the DRM, clear the encroachment, construct boundary walls around railway land to prevent any future encroachment and investigate the station redevelopment work to punish the culprits."I have written this letter and sent their copies to the Railway Minister as well as General Manager of the North Central Railway under which the Agra Division comes," Chaudhary told PTI.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
DRUCC members seek more passenger amenities, extension of trains
The first Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee (DRUCC) meeting for the 2024–26 term held here on Tuesday mainly focused on improving the railway services, increasing the number of passenger trains, establishing new platforms, ensuring proper drinking water facilities, toilets, and other public utilities. Chaired by Sudeshna Sen, DRM and Chairman of DRUCC, the meeting, held at the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM)'s Conference Hall, Rail Vikas Bhavan, focused on a range of issues raised by the committee members. Key topics included the improvement of passenger amenities such as coach indication boards at various stations in the Guntur Division, introduction of new trains, demand for train stoppages, changes in train timings, and matters related to Road Over-Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under-Bridges (RUBs). Ms. Sen briefed the gathering on the ongoing Amrit Station development works across the division and noted that doubling and expansion work is under way in the Nandyal-Nallapadu section, with enhanced amenities planned. DRUCC member G.V. Narayana Reddy sought extension of the services of Guntur-Tirupati train up to Arunachalam for the benefit of devotees. Officials said they would discuss the matter with the Guntakal division authorities, since the stretch from Tirupati to Arunachalam falls under their jurisdiction. R.K. Narasimham wanted the Guntur-Aurangabad train to run up to Nagarsole and Shirdinagar. For this, the officials informed that they would discuss with the Nanded division authorities. Jubair Basha sought extension of the train services from Nandyal to Nagarsol to Shirdinagar. The DRUCC members have also made several other proposals. While the branch officers addressed the issues pertaining to their jurisdiction, the matters beyond divisional authority were recommended for escalation to Railway Headquarters. G.V. Narayan Reddy was elected by DRUCC members as the Zonal RUCC representative from this division. K. Simon, Additional DRM, and other officials were present.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
DRM of Waltair inspects VSP railway siding
Visakhapatnam: In a proactive move to ensure operational excellence and review infrastructural facilities, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Lalit Bohra conducted a surprise inspection of the railway siding at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Accompanied by senior divisional operations manager Tanmay Mukhopadhyaya, senior divisional electrical engineer (General) MSN Murty and other senior officials, the DRM meticulously reviewed various critical aspects of the siding. During the inspection, special attention was given to the illumination by assessing the adequacy of lighting for safe and efficient operations, observance of all safety protocols and measures that are in place, reviewing the operational efficiency and safety at key cargo handling areas. During his inspection on Thursday night, the DRM interacted with on-site staff to gather feedback and assess their work skills, emphasising the importance of continuous improvement and adherence to best practices. On Friday, Lalit Bohra conducted an inspection of Duvvada railway station to evaluate amenities and facilities available to passengers. The inspection focused on waiting halls, railway offices, foot over bridges, water outlets and other amenities. He was accompanied by senior divisional commercial manager Saandeep, senior divisional engineer (South) Sairaj and other senior officials from various departments. Also, DRM reviewed the ongoing developmental activities at Duvvada railway station, placing special emphasis on the progress of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He also inspected the circulating areas on both sides of the station where several new initiatives are being proposed under the scheme. Stressing the importance of timely completion, the DRM urged the stakeholders to ensure that developmental works are completed following strict timelines. Meanwhile, Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee member of ECoR K Eeswara Rao along with representatives from various NGOs met the DRM to discuss railway-related issues. Responding to them, the DRM assured that their concerns would be looked into and addressed.
