Kanchrapara: Union Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday spoke against granting employment as a rule to all those giving land for rail projects as it would pose difficulty in Railway’s development. He said that Railways could consider giving employment to those giving land in some special situation but it could not be a general rule.
Referring to speculation that railway projects in the state announced by his predecessors belonging to Trinamool Congress might be stalled.
The minister also laid stress on expanding railway services in the country to cater to the growing need of the people. He said that new railway lines have to be laid besides, doubling of lines and increasing the speed of trains.
Describing the Railway as pollution free and cheapest mode of transport, Chowdhury said that Railways which transport 25 lakh tonne goods and 2.5 crore passengers everyday, has to keep in mind its social obligations as well. He announced that a museum would be built here to preserve the legacy of Kanchapara workshop which completed 150 years. (PTI)