Cleanliness level of Berhampur Railway Station increased many folds

To check accidents at unmanned railway level crossings in rural areas, East Coast Railway division has come up with two limited height subways in Ganjam district.

Speaking to newsmen during his visit to Berhampur, the additional divisional railway manager of East Coast Railway, Suvendu Kumar Choudhary said these two sub-ways which have been completed are located near Berhampur and Chatrapur in Ganjam district. Another such subway is being constructed near Bhaliagada in Ganjam district.

Mr. Choudhary was in Berhampur to monitor the cleanliness drive taken up at the Berhampur railway station. He said people were made aware about maintenance of sanitation at railway station. Railway authorities have become strict regarding cleanliness at Berhampur railway station. The persons spitting on the platforms and throwing garbage are being reprimanded and fines. According to railway officials on Sunday five persons had been fined and on Monday two persons had to pay up fines. The persons spitting or throwing garbage on the platforms at Berhampur railway station are being fined of Rs. 50. It was hoped that it would increase public consciousness about maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness at the railway station.

The Chief Engineer General of East Coast Railway, Siba Prasad Samantray, who also visited Berhampur railway station said during past few days cleanliness level of Berhampur station had increased many folds. He however added that drinking water facility had to be enhanced. Speaking on the renovation work for the damages caused by the Phailin cyclone last year, he said work was on and the station would be completely renovated soon. He added that work on the new fourth platform at Berhampur station would also be completed soon. Meanwhile, a ramp for physically challenged persons has also been constructed at the Berhampur railway station. It now connects platform number one with platforms two and three. It would be extended to fourth platform which is under construction.

Regarding encroachment of railway land, he said with coordination with State government railways was trying to remove the encroachments so that the Berhampur station could be developed further. 

Source: The Hindu