South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager SN Agarwal inspected the Jharsuguda railway station on Wednesday along with CKP Division DRM Rajendra Prasad. Agarwal had a detailed discussion with departmental officers on the MCl railway extension line which would be connected to Sundargarh’s Vasundhara Coalmine.
Agarwal informed the Press that the Railways has analysed the viability of an over ridge at Chowkipara and shared a detailed report with the State Government. Any work could only be initiated after approval and recommendations of the State Government.
Representatives of Congress, BJD, Senior Citizens’ Association and Aanchalik Vikash Parishad also met the General Manager. The Vikash Parishad submitted a memorandum to him demanding that the foot over bridge which is connecting platform nos. 4 and 5 be extended towards Railway Colony to facilitate passage of passengers during peak hours.
The Parshad also requested for stoppage of Gyaneshwary Duranta Express at Jharsuguda and a direct train to Allahabad from Jharsuguda via Bilaspur-Katni route. The group further demanded extension of Chhatisgarh Express, Gondwana Express and Jammu Tabi Express to Jharsuguda as its originating/ terminating station.
Agarwal said he would review all demands and fulfil them on the basis of viability and merit.