Rangiya division NF Railway shows exemplary performance

DIMAPUR, APRIL 6 (MExN): During the recently concluded financial year 2017-78, Rangiya Division of N.F Railway has shown exemplarily performance in many fronts.   While 140 dustbins have been provided in bio-toilets fitted passenger trains based in New Bongaigaon and Rangapara North for the use of passenger to avoid blockages of bio-toilets, platform number 1 of Rangiya station has been declared as litter free and no plastic use platform.   All 97 stations under the Division have also been fitted with 100% LED lights, a press release issued by Pranav Jyoti Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) NF Railway stated.   Giving a boost to passenger amenities, the press release stated that new foot over bridges have been commissioned at Khoirabari, Goreswar and Khandikar stations. New waiting rooms have been provided at Tangla, Udalguri and Harmuti stations. New UTS (Universal Ticketing System) cum PRS (Passenger Reservation System) counter has been opened at Balipara station and a 2nd UTS counter opened at North Lakhimpur.   Further, in consonance with the Digital India initiative of Government of India, Goalpara Town, Dhudnoi, Rangapara North, Dekargaon and Naharlagun stations have been provided with free Wi-Fi facilities, the press release stated.   It stated that Rangiya Division is the first Division in Indian Railways to introduce the “Honey Bee” project for keeping wild elephants away from track so that un-wanted collision with elephant can be avoided.