Syed Shemul Parvez :
Eighty-five per cent of the level crossings and the rail gates are almost unguarded. Not only that, there is no proper traffic signal and modern warning systems.
That is why accidents on the railway tracks and at level crossings have become frequent, causing casualties and damage to properties.
In the last five years, 120 people died. It seems that the railway line has become a death trap.
Experts, have urged the modernisation by recruiting manpower and eliminating unnecessary level crossings.
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has assured to develop the sector again.
It is learned that there is one level crossing for every one km. It means the total number of level crossings is 2,900 km. Of which only 1400 are legal.
According to Railway source, to facilitate the journey, local governments, the Department of Roads and Highways, union parishads, and even various non-governmental organizations have built various crossings in their self interest.
Not only the death procession is increasing due to the unprotected rail level
crossing, but also the speed of the train is decreasing day by day. Finally the signal and transport system of the railways have also become outdated.
About 900 level crossings are going on without any gateman. Communication experts have urged for modern technology to improve the railway journey.
Communications Expert and Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Samsul Haque said as the level crossing has been built unnecessarily since long, that is why the number of railway accidents is increasing everyday.
No alternative to bring the modern technology in this sector for ensuring the safety, he added.
Meanwhile, the Railway Minister Narul Islam Sujan said, “the railway traffic system is being modernised so that it can run uninterruptedly.” Hopefully, if it is implemented soon, travelling by train will be more safe, Minister added.
However, the railway officials suggested the general public to be aware to avoid such accidents.
Eighty-five per cent of the level crossings and the rail gates are almost unguarded. Not only that, there is no proper traffic signal and modern warning systems.
That is why accidents on the railway tracks and at level crossings have become frequent, causing casualties and damage to properties.
In the last five years, 120 people died. It seems that the railway line has become a death trap.
Experts, have urged the modernisation by recruiting manpower and eliminating unnecessary level crossings.
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan has assured to develop the sector again.
It is learned that there is one level crossing for every one km. It means the total number of level crossings is 2,900 km. Of which only 1400 are legal.
According to Railway source, to facilitate the journey, local governments, the Department of Roads and Highways, union parishads, and even various non-governmental organizations have built various crossings in their self interest.
Not only the death procession is increasing due to the unprotected rail level
crossing, but also the speed of the train is decreasing day by day. Finally the signal and transport system of the railways have also become outdated.
About 900 level crossings are going on without any gateman. Communication experts have urged for modern technology to improve the railway journey.
Communications Expert and Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Samsul Haque said as the level crossing has been built unnecessarily since long, that is why the number of railway accidents is increasing everyday.
No alternative to bring the modern technology in this sector for ensuring the safety, he added.
Meanwhile, the Railway Minister Narul Islam Sujan said, “the railway traffic system is being modernised so that it can run uninterruptedly.” Hopefully, if it is implemented soon, travelling by train will be more safe, Minister added.
However, the railway officials suggested the general public to be aware to avoid such accidents.
