Citizen Connect: Escalator a piece of museum at Egmore Railway StationChennai Egmore Railway Station, a major hub handling over 35 mainline and 240 suburban trains, is facing issues with its infrastructure, particularly the dysfunctional escalator at the northern entrance. The escalator has been out of order for over a year, causing inconvenience to passengers, especially those with heavy luggage. The lift,...
more... which is the only alternative, is often crowded and also suffers from occasional breakdowns. While the Railway Minister had announced plans to upgrade the station for Rs 760 crore in 2022, the situation on the ground remains unsatisfactory. Railway officials have acknowledged the issue and promised to address it.
Chennai Egmore Railway Station, jahan 35 se zyada mainline aur 240 suburban trains aati hain, ka infrastructure kharab hai, khass karke north entrance ka escalator. Ye escalator ek saal se zyada se band hai aur isse passengers ko bahut pareshani ho rahi hai, khass karke jinhon ke paas bhari luggage...
more... hai. Lift, jo ekla option hai, hamesha crowded rehta hai aur kabhi kabhi woh bhi band ho jaata hai. 2022 mein Railway Minister ne Rs 760 crore ke kharche se station ko upgrade karne ka waada kiya tha, par abhi tak ground par koi change nahi dikh raha. Railway officials ne is issue ko maan liya hai aur kaha hai ki woh isko solve karenge.