Demand for train stop at Khairabari Railway Station

KALAIGAON: The people of greater Khairabari, along with Khairabari Bebasayee Santha and Khairabari Press Club, have demanded stoppage of trains at Khairabari Railway Station.

They submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Assam through the SDO (C) of Bhergaon subdivision to demand stoppage of six trains like 0598 UP Rangiya-Murkongselek Spl. Passanger, 05896 Dn Murkongselek-Rangiya Spl. Passanger, 05815 Up Guwahati-Spl. Intercity, 05816 Dn Dekargaon-Guwahati Spl. Intercity, 05613Up Guwahati-Mukongselek Lachit Spl. Express and 05614 Dn Mukongselek- Mukongselek Lachit Spl. Express.

Dwipen Deka, secretary of Khairabari Press Club, and Bappi Sarkar, secretary of Khairabari Bebasayee Santha, stated in the memorandum that Murkongselek-Rangiya Railway was the vital connectivity for the people of greater Khairabari under Khaiarabari revenue circle in Udalguri district. But they were facing inconvenience because of the fact that there was no stoppage of trains at Khairabari. There was stoppage for four trains at Khairabari before the COVID-19 pandemic. But the railway authority has now withdrawn the stoppage of trains due to which people are facing problems.

Moreover, the business institutions of Khairabari town like hotels and tea gardens are facing loss. People have urged the Chief Minister to ensure stoppage of trains at Khairabari Railway Station immediately. "If the Railway authority does not take any step for stoppage of trains before February 15, then we will launch democratic movement," stated the memorandum.