Enhanced security for women, halts for express trains at important towns, more escalators and lifts along with improved cleanliness at stations, provision of bus services from railway stations and extension of platforms were some of the demands put forth by railway users consultative committee organised by the South Central Railway here on Tuesday.
At the 71st Zonal Consultative meet presided over by SCR General Manager Vinod Kumar Yadav, 48 members including Rajahmundry MP Murali Mohan, MLC D. Rajeshwar Rao, representatives from Government departments and others participated wherein the railway authorities were urged to provide additional coaches to in demand trains. Construction of road-over-bridges and road-under-bridges, speedy completion of new lines and doubling of projects were also highlighted.
Earlier, Mr. Yadav informed that SCR was among the best in providing passenger amenities, financial performance and also in achieving freight loading of 80 million tonnes.
Top priority is given to the safety of passengers and of the 68 Adarsh stations, 61 have been developed.
While the MMTS phase two work is to be completed fully by December 2018, Secunderabad and Vijayawada stations are on their way to become world class stations with some more amenities.
Work on 34 lifts and 16 escalators was on in addition to 36 lifts and 16 escalators provided for, he said., and assured members their suggestions will be given due consideration in the planning stage. Senior railway officials were present.
