Sit-in for more trains
Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal stages a sit-in at Gaibandha railway station yesterday demanding steps to develop smooth rail communications across the country and ensure hassle-free service for passengers.Photo: STAR
A half-day sit-in was held at the town's railway platform yesterday demanding more trains in northern districts. Local people joined the agitation organised by Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD), Gaibandha district unit. The demands included introduction of more local, mail and intercity trains to cope with the increasing rush of passengers. The speakers at the programme said trains having only three to five compartments cannot accommodate a large number of passengers while most of them run without any time schedule. Demanding steps to stop black marketing of Dhaka-bound intercity train tickets, they said passengers are often harassed by gangs who compel them to buy tickets at high price. They also suggested introduction of separate up and down services of both Lalmoni intercity express and Rangpur intercity express trains. The speakers called upon the authorities to restore Ramshagor Express which remained out of service for over a year. They also threatened to launch greater movement if the demands were not met shortly.
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