57 unauthorised shops at Thakurnagar Stn of Barasat-Bangaon section removed

Kolkata: A team of Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division removed 57 unauthorised shops at Thakurnagar Station of Barasat-Bangaon section. The freed space will help the Railway create space for passenger movements.

The eviction was executed on January 20. “The area will undergo further fortification through fencing, coupled with strategic plantation measures to deter future encroachments,” an official said.

Meanwhile, on January 21, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Sealdah Deepak Nigam conducted an awareness campaign at Park Circus Station covering crucial aspects of responsible Railway usage. The campaign aimed at educating the public and fostering a culture of safety and cleanliness within Railway premises. Counselling drive delved into removal of belongings close to the tracks, not to move around or assemble near tracks, not to use area around tracks for domestic purposes and clear the platform area of encroachments at identified areas restricting the smooth entry or exit to the Station as well as Foot Overbridge.

To reach a wider audience, the campaign is being done through various mediums, including informative posters and banners displayed and leaflets distributed by Nigam across Railway stations over the Division.