Memorandum submitted for improvements of Janakpur Railway service
Summary
The Janasarokar Abhiyan has submitted a 10-point memorandum to Nepal Railway Company, demanding better station maintenance, repairs, and the immediate resumption of freight services on the Janakpur railway line. The campaign says the poor condition of Janakpurdham station could harm religious tourism linked to the Ramayana Circuit.
Key Points
- The Janasarokar Abhiyan submitted a 10-point memorandum to Nepal Railway Company Managing Director Paribesh Parajuli in Janakpurdham.
- The memorandum demands freight service resumption, station cleaning, repairs to platform infrastructure, and proper management of water, toilets, and waiting halls.
- The campaign says Janakpurdham’s railway station should reflect the city’s religious and cultural importance, especially as Ayodhya-Janakpurdham rail preparations move ahead under the Ramayana Circuit initiative.
- A copy of the memorandum was also sent to the Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport.