Locals block Teesta and Jamuna Express at Rajendrapur demanding stoppage
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Local residents blockaded the railway at Rajendrapur railway station in Gazipur, demanding a stoppage there for the Jamuna and Haor Express trains. They forced the Teesta and Jamuna Express to stop there, disrupting traffic on the Dhaka-Mymensingh line.
The protest began in the station area around 6am on Saturday. Train services returned to normal around 10am after the protesters withdrew their programme on assurances from the upazila administration.
According to local people, Rajendrapur has no stoppage for the Jamuna and Haor Express even though it is an important station. They have been making this demand to the railway authorities for a long time. With no effective decision forthcoming, they were forced to take position on the tracks.
Joydebpur railway police outpost in-charge Md Faruk Hossain said local people began the protest around 6am demanding stoppages for the two trains. At one point they stood in front of the Teesta Express engine and put up a red banner. They were later persuaded to move away.
He added that around 9am the protesters again took position in front of the Dhaka-bound Jamuna Express. On being informed, officials of the Sreepur upazila administration and police went to the spot. The protesters moved away after being given assurances about their demand, and train services returned to normal around 10am.
Passengers suffered as the two trains were held up at Rajendrapur station for a long time.
Sources
Original report: Ajker Patrika
