Minutes of 108 th DRUCC Meeting held at DRM’s Conference Room/Adra on 10.02.2017

Officers Present Members Present

No. Officers Name of the member Representing from 1. Sri Anshul Gupta, DRM/Adra 1. Sri Pravir Kumar Roy Nominee of Hon’ble MP/Giridih 2. Sri Harishchander, ADRM/Adra 2. Sri Pradip Mukherjee Nominee of Hon’ble MP/ 3. Sri Bhaskar, Sr. DCM/Adra 3. Sri Sushanta Mahato Nominee of Hon’ble MP/ 4. Dr. M.K. Kataruka,Addl. CMS/Adra 4. Sri Suprakash Samanta BDR Paribahan Welfare Samity 5. Sri S.P. Chandrikapure, 5. Sri B.L. Gan IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur Sr.DEN(Co)/Adra 6. Sri A.P. Singh, Sr. DOM/Adra 6. Smt. Kunjala Narayan District Consumer Forum 7. Sri H.S. Arya, ASTE/Adra 7. Sri Ujjal Guru Spl. Interest 8. Sri D.K. Hazra, Sr. DEE(G)/Adra 8. Sri Suresh Saav Special Interest 9. Sri Vinod Kumar, Dy.CE(Con)/Adra 9 Sri Durga Das Dey KGP-ADA Rly. Pass. Association 10. Sri Dinesh Kumar, Sr.DME/Adra 10. Sri Uttam Mukherjee Special Interest. 11. Sri S. Haldar, Sr.DEE(TRD)/Adra 11. Sri Nanda Dulal Das Silk Khadi Seva Mandal 12. Sri A.S. Mehra, Sr.DPO/Adra Sri Jonmejoy 12. Purulia Rail Yatri Samity Chatterjee 13. Sri R. Kalo, DFM/Adra

14. Sri C.S. Rajput, ASC

Sr. DCM : At the beginning of 108 th DRUCC meeting, Sr. DCM/ADA and Secretary DRUCC welcomed all the members and officers. He told that Adra division installed POS machines at all major stations in the PRS and Booking counters to fulfill the mission of Digital of Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Railway Minister’s. After that he gave a synopsis of the development works of Adra division:- 1. FOB has been constructed at Sirjam and renovated at Chandil. The work of FOB for Ramsagar, Godapeasal, Sudamdih and Biramdih is going on. 2. Commercial Notification of Bokra Halt has been received. 3. 2nd Platform of Bhaga has been sanctioned and tendering is under process. 4. ROB at Bhaga on NH-34 has been sanctioned and work will be started soon. 5. Connectivity from Radhanagar-Barakar-Sitarampur has been sanctioned in the Pink book, 2017-18. 6. One AC Chair Car coach has been provided in 12885/12886 Aranyak Express. 7. Catering contract has been awarded at 22 stations like Mahuda, Khanudih, Bhaga, Pundag, Beliatore, , Chandil etc. 8. Integrated Security System for surveillance has been installed at Piardoba, Salboni & Godapeasal stations. Then he requested the members and officers to introduce themselves before starting the formal meeting. After introduction, he requested DRM/Adra to address the forum

: 2: DRM: He welcomed all the members in the 108 th DRUCC meeting. He stated that in the month of Dec’16, a meeting was conducted at General Manager’s Office/Garden Reach/Kol where the Hon’ble MPs under the jurisdiction of Adra division and Khargapur division participated. In this meeting many agenda regarding development of stations, extension of trains etc. were discussed with the General Manager/S.E. Railway. After this meeting GM’s annual inspection was held on Godapiasal – Adra Section. Then he gave a description about the development work of the division. 1. Stoppage of 12443/12444 Haldia – Anand Vihar has been sanctioned at Khanudih station. 2. Bhaga- work of FOB, Toilets, PF surface are under process.

3. Proposal to be sent for commissioning coaching fit on T.T line so that coaching train can run through T.T line.

4. 09 Nos. of ATM have been sanctioned for installation at Bokaro, Bankura, Anara and other locations.

5. Doubling of Mohishila-Kalipahari has been sanctioned and work will be completed within 2 years.

6. Public Address Announcement System at 10 Halt stations has been provided.

7. 22 Nos of catering units have been provided at the division and 22 Nos. of catering units to be provided shortly at A&B category stations.

8. Proposal for conversation of Garjoypur Halt into Flag station has been sent to Hd.Qr. and lot of development work to be done for this station.

9. Proposal for doubling of Kotshila-Purulia has been sent to Railway Board for consideration.

10. Platform of 17 stations of BDR section to be raised; work is in progress.

11. BOKRA halt has been sanctioned and appointment of Halt Agent is under process.

12. Proposal has been sent for setting up a Kendriya Vidyalay at Anara station.

13. Ponds of Aanara to be renovated to increase the water capacity of it.

14. Extension and Widening of Platform No. 3 of Bankura station is under process.

15. Proposal for lift and escalator of Bishnupur station has been sent to Hd.Qtr.

16. Development of circulating area of Bishnupur is under process.

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Sri Durgadas Dey, Adra Railway Passenger Association Demand Request for one passenger train early in the morning up to Medinipur connecting towards Howrah local at 6.10 AM. So that passengers can reach Howrah on or before 9 AM and also catch any Puri going express from Khargapur. Remarks Before Siromani Fast Passenger there 12816 (NDLS-PURI) Nandankanan Exp-(Adra Dep/MDN Arr-02.20/04.23), 12151 (LTT-HWH) Exp.( Adra Dep/MDN Arr-03.05/05.18), 12949 (PBR-SRC)( Adra Dep/MDN Arr-03.05/05.18) Moreover introduction of New train is a policy matter and to be decided by Railway Board. Discussion The demand will be forwarded to Hd.Qr. for consideration. Demand Recently the timing of 22862 has been changed. It was in Garbeta at 2.20 PM but suddenly it has been changed to 1.25 PM. I want to know the reason. Passengers are facing problem due to it. I request the authority to reschedule the train. Remarks Due to public demand of the section, Rajyarani Express was extended up to Adra accordingly new time was introduced. Discussion At the time of introduction of train No. 22862 it was run up to BQA new it has been extended and run up to Adra and due to that timings of the said train rescheduled. Demand If any train is cancelled or runs late, Bogri Road halt station does not get any information. Passengers buy tickets; as a result sometimes they show agitation even the ticket agent is abused too. If Rly. Authority provides a telephone at Bagri Road Halt station, so that passengers can get information regarding train running position. In the last meeting (18.12.15) & 15.07.16) you had advised Sr.DSTE to install PA system at Bogri Road Station but despite your advice, no action regarding this has yet been taken by Sr.DSTE.

Remarks Passenger address system has been introduced at Bogri Road station recently. Discussion PA System has already been provided at Bogri Road PH. Division is also examining other alternative mode of communication. Demand Request for stoppage of 13504 UP/13505 (ASN-DIGHA) express at GBA, C.K. Road, Salboni feasible with commercial justification and you have sent this proposal to H/Q but the decision is still pending. The chairman of the DRUCC and the member of ZRUCC are requested to take up the agenda with GM/S.E. Railway to solve the problem. Remarks Proposal has been sent to Head Quarters in the Time Table suggestion 2016 – 17. Discussion Same as Remarks Demand Cycle stand on the western side of GBA platform is very necessary. It is matter of joy that the tender of the cycle stand is being floated in Feb’2016 (as per 106 th meeting on 18.12.15). In 107 th meeting held on 15.7.16 you remarked that necessary process was going on. But till today it is pending. Remarks Contract for Cycle stand at Garbeta station on the Western side has been awarded to Pioneer Co-Operative Car parking Servicing & Construction Society Limited and will be started soon. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Carpet road on the eastern side of the GBA station has been repaired but on the other side the carpet road is still damaged. This requires immediate action. Remarks Railway is maintaining station approach road within its boundary. Necessary repairing work will be carried out soon by engaging Zonal Agency.

Discussion Same as Remarks .

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Demand On the eastern side of the Garbeta platform there Railway has constructed a path way of Disabled person but on the Western side the Railway authority has not done so. So, I request DRM, on humanity ground, to build another same path way across the railway track (approx 12 mtr.) so that the local people of Garbeta get some relief. Remarks The Booking Office is situated on the eastern side of Garbeta station. Therefore, the pathway has been provided on the eastern side of the station so that physically challenged persons would face minimum difficulties in approaching the station as well as platform. Furthermore, if the pathway would be provided on the Western side of the station, it has to cross both the main lines which may endanger the safety of passenger concerned.

Discussion Same as Remarks . Smt.Kunjala Narayan, District Consumer Forum, Bokaro Demand Kindly update the status for installation of ATM at Bokaro Steel City Railway Station, which is pending for last more than one and half years. (Kindly refer to Minutes of Meeting of 105 th , DRUCC Meeting held on 19.06.2015, my suggestion Point No.3; Page No. 3 of MOM) Remarks Division is working on this. However, if DRUCC members help to convince the Banks it will be highly appreciated. Discussion ATM has been sanctioned for Bokaro Station and it will be installed soon. Demand Kindly update the status for installation of elevator/escalator at Bokaro Steel City Railway Station. Remarks • All Electrical works are completed, 02 nos LT panel received & installed and 1200 mts 04X70 sqmm cable laying work done with shifting of Parcel Office. • 02 nos Escalators are received in the Month of November, 2016. Necessary RITES inspection was conducted from 28.01.2017 to 29.01.2017. • 60% of Civil Engineering work has been completed. Balance work will be carried out after installation of machineries in both the cases. . Discussion The work for installation of Lift and Escalator is going on rapidly. Escalator will be commissioned within April’17. Lift will take some more time. Demand What action is being initiated by Railway against medical doctor for not attending Neelanchal Express (12875) intoxicated passenger Mr Dilip Prasad on 24.1.2017 at Bokaro Steel City Rly Stn. This news appeared in local media very prominently (attached is clipping of Dainik Jagran, dt. 26.1.2017). Remarks Enquiry is being conducted in this matter. Discussion Division has directed staff of Bokaro area to give all details when any medical assistance is required by passengers. We have strengthened the system and also fix the accountability. Sri B.L. Gan, IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur Demand In view of the closure of the entry/exit gate near the FOB at BURN, it is requested to provide FOB in the middle of the platform for the convenience of the passengers. Remarks The existing FOB is approachable from both the platforms and sufficient for present traffic. Further FOB may be provided with the growth of passengers. However in view of the above demand division shall process for shifting of the existing FOB to the middle of the Platform after widening of PF no 2&3 is complited. Discussion After widening of Platform No. 2 & 3 of BURN station, division will look into. Demand Review of the relocation of the cycle/M.Cycle stand at BURN to facilitate logical movement. Remarks Due to space constraint cycle stand cannot be shifted. Moreover division is working on 2 nd Cycle/Motor Cycle stand in Burnpur. Discussion New Motor Cycle Stand has been identified for BURN. Division has processed for this work. : 5:

Sri Jonmejoy Chatterjee, Purulia Rail Yatri Samiti Demand Extension of 58015/58016 Adra-Howrah Shiromoni fast passenger up to Purulia still not materialized till date although it was sent for approval to Hd.Qr. please let us know the latest status of the fact and earnestly request to look the matter sympathetically.

Remarks Approval has not yet received from H.Q. Discussion It will be again forwarded to Hd.Qr. for consideration . Demand Number of general compartment in 58011/58012 HWH-CKP passenger should be increased in order to avoid the harassment of general/unreserved passenger willing to travel from district town Purulia. Remarks Augmentation of extra coach is operationally feasible. Division will examine and proposal will be sent to HQ. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Construction of permanent shed for cycle/motor cycle stand, an old demand of out association and previously discussed almost all the meeting held on SCC/Purulia and DRUCC/Adra during last 20 years but till date the demand/proposal is not materialized. You are earnestly requested to do needful.

Remarks Proposal for the said work shall be proceed. Discussion Proposal for Cover Shed of Cycle Stand at 05 stations has been identified and will be processed in the next financial year. Demand Introduction of new train from MDN to ADRA/PRR in between 68089 MDN-BBM via Adra/Purulia depart from MDN at 11.40 hrs. to 58063 KGP-GMO Pass. 14.50 hrs. Remarks Running of Passenger Train from MDN to ADA/PRR is operationally feasible subject to commercial justification. Introduction of a New train is a policy matter and to be decided by H.Q Discussion Proposal will be sent to Hd.Qr. Sri Uttam Mukherjee, Special Interest Demand Due to darkness and lack of light approach road of malkera station is unsafe. Passengers can’t identify the way also. So many crimes have been reported. Please make arrangement proper arrangement if possible. Remarks Presently at Malkera station, all 06 nos PF pole lights all are in working order. At approach road of Malkera station, 04 nos Rail poles are erected and for necessary lighting arrangements, a proposal of 200 mtrs underground cabling works along with light fittings is already processed. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Stn. is lacking proper purified & cool drinking water of Tisco & Tube well are not at per. Please make proper arrangement if possible. Remarks Sufficient numbers of taps and hand tubewells have been provided at Malkera station. It is an “E” category station and all the facilities are available as per norms of Minimum Essential Amenities. However, it will be well accepted if donated by any NGO, Trust, MP or MLA etc. as per norms of Railway Board. Discussion It will be examined and necessary action will be taken up .

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Demand Prior seat booking facility may be introduced for the trains in Gomoh-Khargapur and Gomoh-Chakradharpur route so that passengers can enjoy the journey with confirm reserve seat and tickets. Remarks Gomoh- Chakradharpur passenger train presently runs as MEMU rake and Gomoh- Kharagpurr passenger will also be converted to MEMU rake very shortly where no reservation facilities can be provided. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Luggage booking facility may be started at Malkera station so that passenger can avail this advantage and revenue may increase. Remarks Proposal can be considered if such expression of interest is shown by merchants. Discussion Same as remarks. Demand Extension of Adra-Bhaga and Asansol-Bhaga trains are requested up to Mohuda so that passengers can avail the facility. Remarks Extension of 68077 MEMU upto MHQ is not operationally feasible at present due to following reasons: (i) lie-over period at VAA does not permit for extension run upto MHQ and back.( VAA arrv.14.50 & Dep15.00) (ii) Connection of 68017 & 68080 at MHQ will be hampered if the train is extended upto MHQ as the above section is a single line section and path constraint. (iii) Extension upto MHQ will also be disturbed the running of link rake. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Security personnel may be deployed at Tatasijua and Malkara station. Passengers are unsafe in these stations at night. Remarks RPF personnel have been advised to regularly visit at stations. Passengers can use Security Help Line NO 182 for any type of Security assistance at Stations. Discussion Same as Remarks . Sri Suprakash Samanta, Bankura Railway Paribahan Welfare Samiti Demand A second rake for BDR section. Minister’s view is ‘It is an ongoing process; if the case is being pursued, we hope it may come out any time’. Kindly say the expected date. Remarks Proposal has been sent to Head Quarter . Division is regularly chasing the matter. As soon as the rake is supplied to SER, second rake will be introduced.

Discussion Supply of DMU rake within the purview of Railway Board. Demand Please make proposal this year for electrification which will minimize propulsion cost immediately and will help assimilation with E. Railway in near future. Remarks The feasibility report for electrification of Bankura- Rainagar-Masagram section has already been sent to Rly. Board by HQ along with compliance to Rly. Bd’s letter as communicated by CEE/GRC. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand How much long time will be required to complete the works at Bowaichandi? Remarks Tender notice for the work of –Execution of additional loop lines, PF shelters, FOB , with misc. works at Bowaichadi has been issued vide e –tender notice no-SERCON-GRC-CE- C_01.05.17, date of opening of Tender is 07.03.2017. Tentative completion date is 31.03.2018

Discussion It is under process and it will be completed within 2 years.

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Demand Revision of time table. Present system of operation of BDR trains need to reverse. At least timings of two trains may be changed. It is possible if rakes are being kept at Bankura and take fuel at night. Remarks At present already Two MEMU rakes are stable at BQA in night time. Stabling of another rake BQA during night is not operationally feasible. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Status of Bokra station. Has the station been sanctioned? What is the present status? Remarks Commercial notification has been published. Appointment of Halt Contractors is under process. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand High level platforms but muddy. Following stations have high platforms but acute muddy/ Indus, Bowaichandi, Seherabazar, Rainagar. Requires immediate Morum spreading. Remarks The matter will be addressed soon by engaging Zonal Agency. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand What is the present status of Beliatore- survey? Which zone have been entrusted with the job? Remarks There is no such survey with the division. Discussion It is within the purview of Eastern Railway. Demand Halting time at Seherabazar. Seherabazar is the crowded station over the route. It requires halt of 2 mnts. Remarks It is operationally feasible. Proposal will be examined and do accordingly.. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Adequate sitting arrangement for Seherabazar station. Seherabazar is the very crowded station, at least 6 to 10 benches be sanctioned. Remarks During this current financial year, 09 nos. seats have already been added with the previous 50 nos. seats. As per norms of MEA, nothing has been mentioned about seating arrangement for “F” category station in which Seherabazar station belongs to. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Painting of station Name Boards and Electric Poles and repair name board at Seherabazar station towards Rainagar. 10 years have passed, condition is wretched. Remarks The painting work for Station Name Boards will be taken up soon. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Drinking water at Beliatore station to be ensured since it is long pending demand. Remarks Work of Deep Tube-well has been completed and availability of water shall be provided very soon. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand To ensure drinking at all station, repair the hand tube wells. Remarks Matter is regularly attended whenever reported. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Approach road in different station to be repair Rainagar, Bowaichandi, Indas etc Remarks Noted. Matter will be examined and do needful repair of road belongs to Railways portion. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Train No. 78026 Bankura-Seherabazar would be connecting train with 12886 DN Arnyak Express at BQA station. Remarks Shall be considered. Discussion It will be examined for giving connection of Aranyak Express at BQA station .

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Mr.Rajaram M. Shetty, BRBNML/Salboni Agenda were not discussed since Member not attended the meeting Demand Delay in attaching Treasury Vans towards inward/return Journey - Necessary action need to be taken for attaching our Treasury Vans along with Escort Party to next available express/superfast express train for inward/return journey immediately after unloading of consignment at destination station. Remarks The matter will be forwarded to Head Quarter and concerned divisions. Demand Extra precaution need to be taken while supplying ‘All Fit’ VPH wagons at our Railway Yard considering the movement of high security consignment, since most of the cases it was found holes inside wagon floor. Remarks The matter will be look into. Demand Consider a stoppage for Train Number 12815 Puri-New Delhi, Nandan Kanan Express at Salboni Station in consideration of large number of commuters from Salboni. Remarks It is operationally feasible however train runs with 24 coaches which can not accommodate in present length of the Platform ( 304Mts.) at Salboni. However the proposal will be sent to Head Quarter for necessary action. Sri Nandadulal Das, Silk Khadi Seva Mandal, Bishnupur Demand Opening of Reservation counter at Bishnupur station from 8 to 20 hrs instead of 8 to 14 hrs. Remarks Matter will be examined and if found feasible as per Rly Bd.’s guidelines, the timings may be increased. Discussion The timings of PRS/VSU will be extended 2 hrs. on experimental basis as requested by Member. Demand Enquiry Board has not been fixed though in the 106 th DRUCC Meeting it was told that Enquiry Board to be fixed within the 15 days. Remarks It has been provided. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand • Bishnupur is a historical town and also a tourist spot. There is no direct train from Bishnupur to Tata. However one train from Howrah to Tata or Khargapur to Tata via Bishnupur- Bankura.

• 2. Lalmati Express 12865 HWH-PRR via Tata biweekly express presently running via KGP- TATA. The said train to be run via KGP-VSU-BQA twice in a week. Remarks • Introduction of a New train is a policy matter and to be decided by H.Q. However, passengers of this area can avail train for TATA with one change over at Adra/PRR. • Train no 22861 (SHM-ADA) Rajyarani and 22875 (KGP-ADA) Intercity runs Six days in a week between KGP – ADA except Tuesday. So Train no. 12865 HWH-PRR Lalmati Express may run in this route on Tuesday only and other day there will be path constraint. Discussion It will be examined and forwarded to Hd.Qr. Demand It has been decided that Foot Over Bridge of Bishnupur will be completed within 2021. During this period, how the patients, old aged and physically challenged person will enter and exit from the platforms. In spite of repeated appeal no action has been taken up till now. What step has been taken from Railway side in this regards? One ramp has been provided but it is not feasible for the passengers since it is not connected with Booking counters. Remarks Tender for “Execution loop line , PF shelter, FOB and other misc. works has been issued vide e-tender notice no-SERCON-GRC-CE-C-6-17. Date of opening of tender is 21.02.20174. Tentative date of compliance is March-2018. Further proposal for lift and escalator has been processed. The ramp is connected with NH-60 which is easily approachable for handicapped persons. Further work will be carried out after conducting a feasibility survey. Discussion The work of FOB is under process. If lift and escalator is provided at VSU station the problem of ramp and path way will be solved. : 9 :

Demand Train timings of Adra-Khargapur section need to be reshuffle.

Remarks Specific demand may be given. Discussion Member stated about reshuffle time of all trains like Rupashi Bangal Express, Aranyak Express, Intercity and Raya Rani express. The member was informed that the proposal for extension of Garbeta-Ranchi Pass. up to Khargapur to be sent to Hd.Qr. Demand The existing cycle stand at Bishnupur was found closed on 04.2.17. Passengers kept their cycle on their own risk. I discussed it with the SMR. He told that there is problem in Cycle Stand Tender. Passengers are facing problem. Hence solve the problem at the earliest. Remarks At present Cycle stand is running. Discussion New tendering process for awarding of Cycle Stand at VSU is under process. Demand What is present status of Bishnupur – Tarekeshwar line. It has been learned from some reliable source that some work is pending. When it will be commissioned. Remarks Not comes under the purview of the Division. The work is being executed by the construction organization of Eastern Railway.

Discussion Same as Remarks . Sri Pravir Kumar Roy, Nominee of Hon’ble MP/Giridih Demand The minutes of 107 th DRUCC meeting has not be made available despite several reminders. It should be provided and departmental action should be taken against the official for the lapse.

Remarks DRUCC minutes has sent to all the members. However if any member did not receive, they can get the Minutes from Sr.DCM’s Office. Minutes has also been sent to members who provided their e- mail id. It is to be also uploading on Website. Discussion DRUCC Minutes will be sent all members through Registered Post. Demand The demand of 107 th DRUCC meeting to be discussed. Remarks Noted. Discussion Discussed and appraised the present status. Demand Information to be provided on the steps taken in connection with the demands at serial no. 7 & 8 of 105 th DRUCC meeting. Remarks Discussed in the Meeting. Discussion Discussed and appraised the present status Demand Departmental action to be taken against the officials responsible for not making available copy of minutes and not organizing the meeting within the stipulated time. Remarks Noted. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Keeping in view safety of passengers, sale of different brands of packaged drinking water should be prohibited and only Rail Neer should be sold at the all the stations. Ensure sale of good quality food in place of the poor quality. Remarks Noted. Has been advised to IRCTC. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand The working hours of PRS should be increased. Remarks Presently it runs for 02 Hours and average no of requisition received are 14. However proposal may be considered with the increase in the number of requisition/ Passengers in PRS. Discussion Same as Remarks .

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Sri Suresh Kumar Saw, DRUCC Member, Special Interest Demand Khanudih is the HQ of Baghmara legislative assembly and is home to BCCL washeries and IOC plant. Khanudih is densely populated and is a major earning station of Adra division. Please ensure fulfillment of all demands/problems related to passengers. Remarks Noted. Discussion All passenger amenities as per norms of Railway Board has been provided. However new things will come soon for khanudih. Demand Provide the status of the proposal sent to HQ regarding stoppage of Express trains that discussed during previous meetings. Train stoppage to be provided at the earliest. Remarks Proposal has already been sent to H.Q but approval has yet not been received. Discussion Stoppage of Haldia-Anandbihar Express has been sanctioned at KNF station and it will be stopped at KNF station w.e.f. 15.02.17. Demand Howrah-Bokaro Fast train to be run via Khanudih, Mahuda. Remarks At present 58013/58014 HWH-BKSC-HWH pass runs via BJE-MHQ-CRP, if the train is allowed to run via KNF-MHQ following constraints are to be taken in consideration: (i) Approx. 1.00 hrs. extra time will be required. (ii) Power reversal to be done at KNF. (iii) Arrival & departure time at BKSC to be changed in order to run the train with CKP portion from Adra to HWH within schedule time ex. Adra. Discussion It will be forwarded to Hd.Qr. for consideration. Demand Provide the earnings and no of trains stopping at Adra, Bankura, Purulia, Jhalida, Bishnupur and Khanudih. How many trains have stoppage at Khanudih in accordance with the earnings. Remarks Earnings of the following stations are as under. S/N Station Earnings in Rs (from Apr’16 to Jan’17) 1 Adra 39842556 2 Bankura 69556941 3 Bishnupur 26208575 4 Purulia 78466510 5 Khanudih 1572742 Number of trains having stoppage at Adra, Bankura, Purulia, Jhalida, Bishnupur and Khanudih are available in the NTES.

Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Khanudih Railway crossing is located on the main road. At most for how much time it can be kept in closed condition? Please ensure that it is kept closed for the least possible time. Remarks Gates are being closed as per their system of working. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Adequate lights to be provided at Station premises, Platforms and on main gate. Remarks Presently existing all 10 poles of PF lights are in working order at station premises, PFs and on main gate for adequate lighting. Discussion Lighting of KNF station will be examined and adequate lights will be provided. Demand Light has been provided at 08 electric poles only (station to market) out of 10 poles but only 03 are working. Provide light on all the 10 poles. Remarks All lights has been provided and put on service at 10 poles from station to market for better light. Discussion It will be examined.

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Demand Clock at the platform is not working since inception. It should be replaced. Remarks Noted. Discussion New clock will be provided soon. Demand Toilet & urinal should be repaired and cleaning should be done every day. Water supply is also not available even after repeated request. Remarks At present, there is no shortage of water at Khanudih station. Necessary instruction has been given to concerned field unit for providing the same in sufficient quantity. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Toilet to be provided in Gomoh-Chakradharpur train or earlier rake should be used. Remarks This is a MEMU train. Toilets are being provided in the MEMU rake phase wise. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand NOC to be provided for the construction of road from Station to Indra Chauk by State Government. Remarks The application received for the portion has been sanctioned and communicated to state government. If required for further portion then fresh application from state government is to be submitted. Division will process as per extent policy. Discussion As per joint survey, the road has been made. For remaining portion it will be examined. Demand Working time of PRS should be increased and issue of Tatkal ticket facility to be provided. Remarks Shall be considered. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Arrangement of light and repair of road to be done from Kharkhari station to Road. Remarks Road will be repaired in the financial year 2017-18. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Beatification of Khanudih platform to be done. Remarks Noted. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Facility of DRUCC members should be increased. Responsibility and authority of DRUCC members to be enhanced. Remarks This is a Consultative Committee. Discussion Same as Remarks . Sri Ujjwal Guru, DRUCC Member Special Interest Demand Adra – Varanasi a direct train should be introduced as soon as possible. Remarks Introduction of a New train is a policy matter and to be decided by H.Q. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Tata-Hatia passenger train should be stopped at Garjaipur station on both directions. Remarks The proposal has been sent to HQ. Discussion Same as Remarks .

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Demand Purulia station platform should be modernization. Remarks Purulia station has been declared as “Model/Adarsh” station. Accordingly all passenger amenities have been provided as per railway board’s guidelines. Recently the passenger amenities have been improved by providing (i) new wider FOB between platform no. 3 & 4 and extended up to circulating area, (ii) raising & resurfacing of platform no 2 &3, (iii) widening of platform no. 4 along with platform shed, (iv) beautification of FOB, (v) painting of boundary walls at platform no. 1 (vi) installation of additional ATM is under process and (vii) development of circulating area in under process Discussion Same as remarks. Demand Adra-Jhargram Via Manbazar-Bandwan train line should be started. Remarks This is not a sanctioned work by Railway Board. Discussion Same as Remarks . Demand Anara Yard development along with coach factory should be introduced. Remarks Noted. Discussion Necessary proposal is under examination for setting up Midlife Rehabilitation coach factory at Anara. Demand Rupashibangla (SRC-PRR) super fast express to be started from Howrah in place of Santragachi for the convenience of the passengers of our area. Remarks To decrease the platform congestion at Howrah subsidiary terminals are being utilized. However, matter pertains to KGP division as well as approval of H.Q. Discussion Same as Remarks .

Following Agenda Raised at the Meeting

Shyamal Mukherjee, Demand Approach road towards North Side of Ondagram Station and lighting to be provided. Remarks It will be examined. Demand One platform at Ondagram station to be done in the west side. Remarks Extension is required. Demand Foot Over Bridge to be provided at Ondagrm station in the North side. Remarks In the Divisional Committee Meeting, Hon’ble MP Sri Soumitro Khan announced that fund will be provided through MPLAD fund. As soon as the fund is received, work of FOB extension towards north side of Ondagram will be started. Demand The ponds available at Railway Land at Ondagram--Ramsagar section may be allotted to the people of this area as leased basis so that they can use these ponds for Fishery Remarks It will be examined. Demand Adequate Light and link road to be provided at Kalisen Halt station. Remarks It will be examined.

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Demand Adequate drinking water, light and other amenities to be provided at all stations of BQA section. Remarks Noted. Sri Sushanta Mahato, Nominee of Hon’ble MP/Purulia Demand DRUCC Members may be invited/intimated at the time of inauguration programme of the station. Remarks Noted. Demand Asansol-Sealdah Intercity Express to be extended up to Purulia for the benefit of the passengers. Remarks The matter was raised by Hon’ble MP/Purulia during meeting with GM/S.E. Railway. Hence it will be forwarded to Hd.Qr. Demand Ladies compartment may be painted or change its outlook so that from the far it can be identified. Ladies compartment always earmarked with strip paint Sri Durgadas Dey Demand RPF personnel not allowing the Hawkers to Hawke in the Express trains. The matter may be looked into. Remarks In Railway coaches & compartments only authorized persons are allowed. RPF personnels have to be appreciated for doing their job sincerely. Fixing up Date of next DRUCC Meeting :

The date of next DRUCC Meeting was decided to be conducted on 1 st week of June’17 tentatively. The exact date time and venue of the meeting will be conveyed to all the members well in advance.

At the end, vote of thanks was conveyed by ADRM/Adra. He told that the discussion with the members and Railways was very constructive. He thanked all the members for giving their valuable suggestion to the railways. He also thanked to the Railway Officers to make the meeting fruitful.

Sr. Divl. Comml. Manager/Adra & Secretary DRUCC/Adra