Long distance trains to halt at Jirania station
Agartala, May 20, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk
Agartala, May 20: With the sincere efforts of Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and Transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury, now, the long-distance trains operating from Agartala will have stoppage at Jirania railway station.
The people of 10-Majlishpur constituency including Jirania sub-division are happy as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw accepted the proposal of the Transport minister. The Transport minister had placed the proposal before the Union Railway minister during a meeting in New Delhi on April 19 last.
As the decision came into effect from Saturday, the Transport minister along with others was present at Jirania railway station during halt of a long distance train.
He visited Jirania station on Saturday morning and personally inspected the boarding and disembarking facilities for long-distance trains. He also took the opportunity to engage with passengers and gather their feedback on the newly introduced stoppage.
Chowdhury extended gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha for his unwavering support throughout this process. He also thanked the Union Railway Minister for approving the proposal.