Tripura Transport Minister's appeal granted: Jirania Railway Station to have brief stoppage for long-distance trains
Long distance trains will have brief stoppage at Jirania Railway station in Tripura. Transport Minister of Tripura, Sushanta Chowdhury made the announcement on Saturday (May 20).
In a social media post, Chowdhury wrote, "An important meeting took place in New Delhi between the Union Minister of Railways and Communications of the Central Government, Ashwini Vaishnav, and myself on April 19 last".
He continued and wrote, "During the meeting, I had the opportunity to discuss crucial issues concerning the railway communication system in Tripura. I sought the intervention and necessary assistance of the Union Minister in resolving these issues".
Chowdhury said, one of the key requests that he made to the Union Railway Minister was to allow a brief stoppage for long-distance trains at the Jirania railway station, which falls under the 10 Majlishpur Assembly Constituency from where Chowdhury was elected.
"This request was made with the intention of enhancing passenger convenience. I am delighted to announce that in response to my appeal, the Union Railway Minister has taken the necessary steps to implement a stoppage for long-distance trains at Jirania Railway Station, effective from Saturday (May 20). This decision aims to improve the overall commuting experience for the general public", the Transport Minister announced.
He visited Jirania station this morning and personally inspected the boarding and disembarking facilities for long-distance trains. He also took the opportunity to engage with passengers and gather their feedback on the newly introduced stoppage.
"Their positive responses and appreciation reaffirmed the importance of this initiative", he said.
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our esteemed Chief Minister, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, for his unwavering support throughout this process. Additionally, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for promptly addressing our concerns and ensuring the implementation of this favorable decision. The brief stoppage for long-distance trains at Jirania station stands as a testament to the commitment of the Central Government to prioritize the needs and convenience of the common passengers", Chowdhury wrote in his social media post.
This development marks a significant milestone in the BJP-led State Government's efforts to enhance the railway communication system in Tripura.
Chowdhury also thanked Chief Minister of the State Dr Manik Saha and reiterated government's commitment to work closely with the central government to address any existing challenges and explore new opportunities for the betterment of our transportation infrastructure.
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