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Modernization of historic Jagati Railway Station in Kushtia awaits approval

Modernization of historic Jagati Railway Station in Kushtia awaits approval

Kushtia Correspondent

The authorities have yet to approve the much-awaited proposal on the renovation and preservation of the first railway station in East Bengal, at Jagati under Kushtia Sadar Upazila, that paved the way for linking Kolkata to Dhaka in the last quarter of nineteenth century.

Locals demand quick execution of the project as they believe it will improve economic activities in the area.

With the passage of time, the iconic red building of the station and the unique overhead water tank are standing still, but only to fall apart. Left without any supervision and regular maintenance, the station has lost its original beauty and charm.

Cracks have developed in the two-storey main building, covered with weeds. The bricks and masonry of the platform have decayed, while theft of different valuable tools and is a commonplace due to lack of security arrangement.

Necessary manpower including the station master has not been posted for a long time. As a result, only two employees – a gatekeeper and a pointsman – conduct operations at the station. There are 10-12 more posts for security personnel and other staff vacant in this station.

Currently, only two local trains stop at the station while locals prefer bus or three wheelers due to lack of passenger services, waiting room, wash room and a shed. Due to lack of adequate lights and security fences, eerie darkness and silence descend on the station at night.

Locals say the existence of the station has been sustained only on paper. Four trains run daily through this station on Khulna-Goalanda Ghat, Rajshahi-Gopalganj and Rajbari-Poradaha junction routes. But only the Nakshi Kantha mail and a shuttle train stop at Jagati.

Birbal Mondal, Railway Divisional Engineer (West) of the Pakshi office, said, a proposal had been sent to the higher authorities seeking renovation and preservation of this historic rail station.

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