Bhopal’s Habibganj Railway Station will now be provided with facilities of international level.
Railway General Manager Ramesh Chandra visited the Habibganj Railway Station on Thursday and reviewed the conveniences being provided there to the passengers. During the visit, Chandra was informed about various advanced facilities being introduced at the railway station.
Also, during Chandra’s visit to railway station, he interacted with some passengers there and took their feedback and suggestions. While interacting with the passengers he came across various problems they face on ticket counter and at waiting rooms.
The passengers told Chandra that it takes half an hour for a ticket to get issued and till then they have to wait in the queue. Over this, Chandra assured the passengers that with the advanced facility it will take only 15 minutes for the issue of a ticket. The passengers also showed a concern about the Habibganj-Pune Rail which was closed down recently. Chandra told the passengers that there was a problem at Pune Station but he will try and take appropriate action for it.
While talking to the mediapersons here on Thursday Chandra said that the Habibganj Railway station will be provided with the facilities of international level for which the technical work will be finished till July 15. He further said that a refresher course for the employees will be organized so that they can learn and understand about their work properly. He said to keep an eye over the behaviour of the employees CCTV cameras will be installed at the station. He cautioned that if the employees will not be polite with the passengers a strict action will be taken against them.
He also said that a high speed train which runs from Delhi to Chennai will also take a halt at Habibganj Station for which further proceedings are being carried out.
As he visited the Habibganj Station he also inspected the cleanliness facilities there. On finding littering and inappropriate cleanliness maintenance, he cautioned Manger of the railway station Dinesh Richhariya that cleanliness should be maintained aptly or else strict action will be taken.
Before his visit, Chandra interacted with Chief Secretary Antony Desa and discussed about the advanced facilities to be provided there. This visit was held under the Passenger’s Feedback.
During the visit, DRM Alok Kumar, DCM Brijendra Kumar and other officials were also present.