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MUMBAI: LokmanyaTilak Terminus, considered to be the city’s worst face presented to a visitor, is on track for a facelift. Central Railway has decided to build a travelator to link LTT and Kurla suburban railway station, to ease commuters’ woes.

CR plans to initiate the bidding process for the project after the Santa Cruz-Chembur Link Road, scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, is opened. LTT is considered to be the city’s most inaccessible station because of its poor road and suburban rail connectivity and a large number of auto and taxi drivers outside it who are infamous for fleecing and even assaulting commuters.

CR’s divisional railway manager Mukesh Nigam said, “We plan to build a 700m-long moving walkway to connect LTT to Kurla station. Passengers will then be able to cover this distance with luggage in tow in 5 to 7 minutes. But we will able to firm up plans only after the SCLR project is complete.” Work on the travelator can only begin after railway land is cleared of construction material and debris from the much-delayed SCLR project, and a proper vehicular traffic pattern is established.

Though built as a modern terminus, travelling to and from LTT is a commuter’s nightmare. Commuters, especially women, have had nightmarish experiences at LTT. In November last year, a starlet was taken for a “long ride” by auto drivers from LTT and assaulted before she managed to escape. “A cartel of drivers is in cahoots with local police and RTO. It is difficult to break the cartel unless the RTO launches a drive to weed out unscrupulous elements,” said activist Anil Galgali. He said several autos fleece passengers with pre-decided fares and don’t ply by meter. Principal secretary (transport) Shailesh Sharma said, “We plan to streamline the auto service outside LTT by introducing a prepaid stand.” But a prepaid taxi service started at LTT a few months back hasn’t deterred rogue cabbies, sources said. A L Quadros, whose union manages the prepaid taxi service at LTT, said, “There is chaos . We have complained several times to the transport department and railways, but the situation has not changed. The RTO and traffic cops too have done precious little to keep the notorious drivers at bay.” An activist said, “Passengers arriving by early-morning or late-night trains have no option but to depend on autos and taxis. They are often gullible victims for rogue drivers who even enter the platform premises.”

A senior CR official said, “Though final estimates are yet be prepared, the project is likely to cost Rs 9 crore.” CR also plans to increase platforms at LTT to 12 from the existing five.

A development proposal of Rs. 16 crore has been submitted to the Railway Board

Mangalore Central Railway Station may get an additional high-level platform and a third foot overbridge if the proposals of the Southern Railways to add these facilities at a cost of Rs. 16 crore in 2014-15 are approved by the Railway Board.

The facilities proposed also include laying of two new lines and a pit line which would enable it to handle more trains.

The information was disclosed by Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Palakkad Division Mohan A. Menon at a tri-monthly meeting chaired by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel to review the progress of railway projects in Dakshina Kannada.

Mr. Menon said the highest amount of Rs. 3.75 crore was being sought for the construction of a new foot overbridge and extension of the second foot overbridge, followed by Rs. 2.70 crore for a 540m pit line (a track with a pit under it all along to clean coaches); Rs. 2.55 crore for a new 540m platform; Rs. 1.71 crore for platform shelter and vacuum de-watering; Rs. 1.35 crore for a concrete apron for tracks to keep them clean; Rs. 1.29 crore for office accommodation and store; Rs. 73 lakh for two new lines; Rs. 50 lakhs for signalling arrangements; Rs. 50 lakh for improvement to circulating areas and Rs. 27 lakh for a compound wall, among others.

He noted that proposals worth Rs. 17 crore sent to the Railway Board were not cleared for the year 2013-14 and fresh proposals are being sent with modifications for the year 2014-15.

Mr. Menon expressed the inability of Railways to extend the Mumbai CST-Mangalore Junction Express train up to Mangalore Central station owing to the crowding of trains during afternoons.

The station would be able to handle more trains when the proposed facilities are added, he said. Extension of the proposed push-pull Bhatkal-Mangalore Junction train was also made at the meeting.

Mr. Menon said Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organisation (KITCO) has been appointed as consultants for the development of world class stations in Kerala and Mangalore. KITCO had come out with perception maps and it would hold meetings with stake holders.

The railway manager offered to inspect the Mangalore Station with regard to complaints of failure to maintain cleanliness. He also promised to look into the failure of authorities to provide sign boards and application forms in Kannada under the Tribhasha scheme of the railways to include local language.

He said the problems regarding wrong location of the pre-paid autorickshaw kiosk at Mangalore Junction railway station could have been avoided had the Railways been taken into confidence in advance. With the railways insisting on shifting the kiosk to prevent movement of the public being hit, the introduction of pre-paid autorickshaw service has been delayed.

Railway Protection Force of Northern Railway caught Manoj (Monu) R/O Gobindpuri, New Delhi for indulging into the touting activities for cornering reserved accommodation in the name of Cancer patients from Railway Reservation Centre, Okhala.  After intensive enquiries , it was revealed that two persons named Abhishek & Govind, residents of Bhagalpur, Bihar were involved in the touting activities by producing fake documents in name of cancer patients.  During investigation by RPF/Hazrat Nizamuddin, Abhishek was arrested from Okhala Reservation Centre o­n 23.7.13.  Later,on the basis of his statement, 275 forged certificates and 8 rubber stamps in the name of different doctors of A.I.I.M.S. were seized from him.  His other fellow tout Gobind was later arrested with the help of local police/Bhagalpur.

All the  accused have been sent in legal custody by Hon’ble court/Tis Hazari.

Railway Protection Force of Northern Railway caught Manoj (Monu) R/O Gobindpuri, New Delhi for indulging into the touting activities for cornering reserved accommodation in the name of Cancer patients from Railway Reservation Centre, Okhala.  After intensive enquiries , it was revealed that two persons named Abhishek & Govind, residents of Bhagalpur, Bihar were involved in the touting activities by producing fake documents in name of cancer patients.  During investigation by RPF/Hazrat Nizamuddin, Abhishek was arrested from Okhala Reservation Centre o­n 23.7.13.  Later,on the basis of his statement, 275 forged certificates and 8 rubber stamps in the name of different doctors of A.I.I.M.S. were seized from him.  His other fellow tout Gobind was later arrested with the help of local police/Bhagalpur.

All the  accused have been sent in legal custody by Hon’ble court/Tis Hazari.

इलाहाबाद (ब्यूरो)। इलाहाबाद जंक्शन से गुजरने वाली आधा दर्जन ट्रेनों के यात्री बुधवार को हलाकान हुए। ब्रह्मपुत्र मेल और मालगाड़ी के इंजन फेल होने के कारण घंटों यात्रियों को प्लेटफार्म पर ही गुजारना पड़ा। बाद में तीन ट्रेनों के प्लेटफार्म बदले जाने से यात्रियों को सामान समेत इधर-उधर भागना पड़ा। चर्चा रही कि शाम को एक नंबर प्लेटफार्म पर बड़े रेल अफसर का सैलून खड़ा होने से दिल्ली जाने वाली दो ट्रेनों के प्लेटफार्म बदलने पड़े। बताते हैं कि सुबह करीब नौ बजे इलाहाबाद जंक्शन से नैनी के बीच एक मालगाड़ी का इंजन फेल हो गया। इसके कारण जंक्शन से नैनी की ओर जाने वाली ट्रेनें फंस गईं। दिल्ली से रीवा जाने वाली रीवांचल, हावड़ा से आई क्षिप्रा एक्सप्रेस और मुंबई जनता एक्सप्रेस दो-तीन घंटे तक विभिन्न प्लेटफार्मों पर खड़ी कर दी गईं। प्लेटफार्म खाली न होने के कारण मुंबई से गोरखपुर की ओर जाने वाली गोदान एक्सप्रेस को आठ नंबर के बजाए 10 नंबर प्लेटफार्म पर भेज दिया गया। ट्रेन आने के पांच मिनट पहले घोषणा की गई कि गोदान एक्सप्रेस 10 नंबर प्लेटफार्म पर आएगी। इसके कारण यात्रियों में भगदड़ जैसी स्थिति हो गई। दिल्ली से डिब्रूगढ़ जाने वाली गाड़ी 14056 ब्रह्मपुत्र मेल सुबह 11 बजे आई। निर्धारित ठहराव के बाद आगे बढ़ी तो यार्ड में ही गाड़ी का इंजन खराब हो गया। इससे ट्रेन के तीन डिब्बे प्लेटफार्म पर रह गए और बाकी यार्ड में पहुंच गए। मशक्कत के बाद गाड़ी को वापस प्लेटफार्म पर लाया गया। इंजन की मरम्मत कर ट्रेन को दो घंटे बाद रवाना किया जा सका। उधर, देर शाम को एक नंबर प्लेटफार्म के दिल्ली क्षोर पर बड़े साहब के लिए सैलून खड़ा कर दिया गया। इसके कारण दिल्ली जाने वाली ब्रह्मपुत्र मेल और महाबोधि एक्सप्रेस को एक नंबर प्लेटफार्म से हटाकर तीन नंबर प्लेटफार्म पर भेज दिया गया। इससे यात्रियों को सामान लेकर दौड़ लगानी पड़ी।

MUMBAI: LokmanyaTilak Terminus, considered to be the city’s worst face presented to a visitor, is on track for a facelift. Central Railway has decided to build a travelator to link LTT and Kurla suburban railway station, to ease commuters’ woes.

CR plans to initiate the bidding process for the project after the Santa Cruz-Chembur Link Road, scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, is opened. LTT is considered to be the city’s most inaccessible station because of its poor road and suburban rail connectivity and a large number of auto and taxi drivers outside it who are infamous for fleecing and even assaulting commuters.

CR’s divisional railway manager Mukesh Nigam said, “We plan to build a 700m-long moving walkway to connect LTT to Kurla station. Passengers will then be able to cover this distance with luggage in tow in 5 to 7 minutes. But we will able to firm up plans only after the SCLR project is complete.” Work on the travelator can only begin after railway land is cleared of construction material and debris from the much-delayed SCLR project, and a proper vehicular traffic pattern is established.

Though built as a modern terminus, travelling to and from LTT is a commuter’s nightmare. Commuters, especially women, have had nightmarish experiences at LTT. In November last year, a starlet was taken for a “long ride” by auto drivers from LTT and assaulted before she managed to escape. “A cartel of drivers is in cahoots with local police and RTO. It is difficult to break the cartel unless the RTO launches a drive to weed out unscrupulous elements,” said activist Anil Galgali. He said several autos fleece passengers with pre-decided fares and don’t ply by meter. Principal secretary (transport) Shailesh Sharma said, “We plan to streamline the auto service outside LTT by introducing a prepaid stand.” But a prepaid taxi service started at LTT a few months back hasn’t deterred rogue cabbies, sources said. A L Quadros, whose union manages the prepaid taxi service at LTT, said, “There is chaos . We have complained several times to the transport department and railways, but the situation has not changed. The RTO and traffic cops too have done precious little to keep the notorious drivers at bay.” An activist said, “Passengers arriving by early-morning or late-night trains have no option but to depend on autos and taxis. They are often gullible victims for rogue drivers who even enter the platform premises.”

A senior CR official said, “Though final estimates are yet be prepared, the project is likely to cost Rs 9 crore.” CR also plans to increase platforms at LTT to 12 from the existing five.

In order to clear extra rush and ‍for the convenience of the rail passengers, Northern Railway has decided to extend the  run  of the train no. 04009/04010 Delhi Sarai Rohilla- Bhatinda- Delhi Sarai Rohilla Special  train as per the under-mentioned  programme:-

The run of 04009 Delhi Sarai Rohilla- Bhatinda special train has been extended with immediate effect upto 07.08.2013 when departing from Delhi Sarai Rohilla, while in return direction, the 04010 Bhatinda- Delhi Sarai Rohilla special train will be extended from 02.08.2013 to 08.08.2013 when departing from Bhatinda with composition of o­ne A.C. 2 Tier, o­ne A.C. 3 Tier, Five Sleeper Class, Six General Class and Two Second Class cum Luggage Van coaches in both directions with same timings and stoppages.

हमारे संवाददाता, भागलपुर : भागलपुर स्टेशन से खुलने वाली ट्रेनों की सफाई एक अगस्त से रेलकर्मियों के जिम्मे रहेगी। एक अगस्त से यंग बंगाल कंपनी काम बंद कर देगी। अब 14 अगस्त से यूरेका फो‌र्ब्स लिमिटेड साउथ इंक्लेव नामक कंपनी द्वारा काम शुरू करने की बात कही जा रही है। कंपनी के साथ रेलवे का चार जून को अनुबंध हुआ है। चलती ट्रेनों में सफाई का काम चार जून से बंद है।

हमारे संवाददाता, भागलपुर : भागलपुर स्टेशन से खुलने वाली ट्रेनों की सफाई एक अगस्त से रेलकर्मियों के जिम्मे रहेगी। एक अगस्त से यंग बंगाल कंपनी काम बंद कर देगी। अब 14 अगस्त से यूरेका फो‌र्ब्स लिमिटेड साउथ इंक्लेव नामक कंपनी द्वारा काम शुरू करने की बात कही जा रही है। कंपनी के साथ रेलवे का चार जून को अनुबंध हुआ है। चलती ट्रेनों में सफाई का काम चार जून से बंद है।

A suburban railway corridor has been proposed for an easy transit of rail commuters from here. Addressing a meet-the-press programme organised by the Press Club here on Wednesday, Divisional Railway Manager Rajesh Agrawal said that it would extend up to Chengannur or Kayamkulam or Haripad. “Thiruvananthapuram, compared to other districts in the state, is densely populated. The district also has lot of suburban points which demands a better mobility of passengers,” he said.

Agrawal said that the corridor was envisaged on the lines of the Mumbai Suburban Rail where around 3,000 suburban trains ply on a day. The Railway has submitted a proposal to the State Government regarding it. The plan is  to run air-conditioned MEMU services on the existing tracks and increase the facilities as per demand.

“Now it is up to the State Government to write to the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). If they are chosen for consultancy, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) could be made for the suburban rail here,” Agrawal said. MRVC is undertaking the infrastructure development of Mumbai Suburban Railway system.

He also expressed hope that if things fall in place a suburban rail corridor could be realised between Thiruvananthapuram and Kayamkulam within two to five years.