Despite assurances from the General Manager of East Central Railway, Hajipur, and the Divisional Railway Manager, Dhanbad, the lack of a foot over bridge at Anpara railway station continues to burden local rail passengers. Hundreds of passengers are forced to cross the railway tracks to exit the station, putting their lives...
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at risk. Elderly and sick passengers are compelled to disembark at the next station, Shaktinagar, which is 18 kilometers away. The Urjanchal Civil Society alleges that despite numerous complaints, the construction of the foot over bridge began but progressed at a snail's pace. Railway Engineer Bhushan Kumar explained that the construction is moving at a rapid pace. Heavy cranes were brought in on April 24 to erect the structure. After some additional steel work, casting will begin. It is anticipated that the foot over bridge will be operational for passengers within three months.