South Eastern Railway (SER) General Manager Radhey Shyam inspected the local railway station, foot over-bridge (FOB) and railway colony accompanied by SER CKP Divisional Railway Manager Rajendra Prasad and senior officers on Friday. District Congress president BS Pati along with general secretary Sidharth Sarkar handed over a charter of demands to the SER GM regarding the issues faced by passengers from Jharsuguda and surrounding areas. Individuals and organisations also submitted their memorandums to the GM.
Asked regarding construction of railway over bridge (ROB) at Chowkipara, setting of rail terminal, stoppage of Gyaneshwary express at Jharsuguda, introduction of a new train to Allahabad and other issues, the GM told reporters that the ROB issue would be considered after receiving a proposal from the State Government and after deposit of the State's share. About beautification of the railway station, FOB and cleanliness, he replied that work is in progress and construction of the FOB would be completed in two months.