Passengers at Myorpur Road Station urge authorities to restore Triveni Express Barwadih bogie
Daily commuters at Myorpur Road Railway Station are facing severe travel challenges and demanding the urgent restoration of the Barwadih bogie service connected to the Triveni Express. This crucial rail link has remained suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving regional travelers with limited commuting options.
Key details of the Triveni Express bogie restoration demand include:
- Suspension timeline: The Barwadih bogie service has been halted since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing continuous hardship for daily passengers.
- Historical background: Railway administration suspended the Barwadih-Tanakpur link express in December 2020, which traditionally integrated with the Triveni Express at Chopan, to reduce operational delays.
- Official appeals: Railway Consultative Committee members, including S.K. Gautam, have formally appealed to the Railway Board to resume the vital link for local employees and general mobility.
- Current train operations: The Triveni Express (15074 and 15076) runs between Tanakpur and Singrauli/Shakti Nagar, and the Barwadih-Tanakpur Triveni Link Express (14371) operates daily, but the specific local bogie connectivity for Myorpur remains missing.
Impact on Daily Commuters
The absence of the Barwadih bogie has created a massive gap in local public transportation. Local employees, daily wage workers, and general passengers in the Myorpur block region heavily relied on this direct connection for their daily commute. Without it, travellers are forced to find alternative, often more expensive and time-consuming modes of transport to reach their destinations.
Call for Railway Action
Residents and local stakeholders are strongly urging railway authorities to prioritize the restoration of this specific service to alleviate ongoing commuting struggles. While the main lines and other link services are fully functional, restoring the Myorpur connection will significantly restore smooth regional mobility and bring immense relief to the local population relying on Indian Railways for affordable daily travel.