| Amritsar rail cargo terminal in sorry state of affair by irmafia on 01 August, 2012 - 09:20 PM | ||
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 irmafia | Amritsar rail cargo terminal in sorry state of affair on 01 August, 2012 - 09:20 PM | |
Even as the union government promises a lot when it comes to giving a boost to the Indo-Pak trade, the ground reality is different. The sorry state of affairs at the rail cargo terminal were exposed when local MP Navjot Singh Sidhu and railway authorities found infrastructure in a shambles during an inspection on July 31.Leaking roofs, broken floors, dilapidated approach road, goods scattered all over the place and cement bags imported from Pakistan kept over rock salt were there for all to see.More pathetic or rather alarming was the situation in the area where security should have been the top priority. Neither there was a fence along the rail line nor were security personnel manning the gate.Sidhu, who came to inspect the terminal following complaints from traders, was accompanied by divisional railway manager (DRM) Naresh Chand Goel. Traders present at the terminal stressed that due to lack of facilities, goods were getting damaged. Maintaining that leaking roofs and lack of safety put the trade and traders in jeopardy, they demanded the upgradation of facilities.During rains, the approach road gets waterlogged and becomes messy. Several bags of cement imported from Pakistan, which were kept in the open, were completely damaged.Sidhu urged the DRM to look into the matter and improve facilities so that traders, who spend lakh of rupees, don't face problems. The DRM asked the officials concerned to work on improving infrastructure and ensure that no shed leaks. | ||