MARIANI: In a significant breach in the safety of the people travelling by trains, unknown miscreants pelted stones at a train. Although no one was injured in the incident, the train coach suffered some damage.
The unexpected incident took place on Friday and the Ledo - Guwahati Intercity faced the problem of stone pelting by miscreants. The incident took place when the train had reached somewhere between the Chelenghat and Lanhing railway stations of Mariani during the night. The train was on its way to Guwahati when this incident took place.
The stones pelted on the moving train caused a glass window to break and as a result, shreds of broken glass were thrown in the nearby seats. Thankfully no passenger was injured in the incident. The officials of the railways department visited the location and took stock of the situation while an investigation had already been initiated regarding the matter. It can be noted that this is not the first time that such an incident has taken place in the region.
Previously, the Rangiya and Mariani Railway Stations within the Northeast Frontier Railway network in Assam have been conferred the prestigious 'Eat Right Station' certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This recognition underscores their commitment to delivering high-quality, nutritious food options to railway passengers. The 'Eat Right Station' certification, awarded by the FSSAI, serves as a testament to railway stations that establish themselves as exemplars in offering safe and wholesome food to travellers. Rangiya and Mariani Railway Stations have diligently adhered to the FSSAI's stringent guidelines, earning this distinction for their remarkable food services.
The certification period for Rangiya Railway Station extends from September 25th, 2023, to September 24th, 2025, while Mariani Railway Station's certification spans from October 19th, 2023, to October 18th, 2025. In a continued effort to ensure the provision of safe and hygienic food for passengers, the Northeast Frontier Railway is actively working towards obtaining 'Eat Right Station' certification for more of its stations in the near future. Previously, Guwahati, Harishchandrapur, and Lumding Railway Stations of the Northeast Frontier Railway were also honoured with the 'Eat Right Station' certification by FSSAI.
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