In parallel, the railway is filled over the ground and the stone is left on it. In this case, it is very important to have stones at the prescribed dose. It is alleged that the level of a 5 -inch stone is supposed to be below the railway; But it is not everywhere. It reduces the strength of the line. So often the accident happens. These issues have emerged in a secret special report on mismanagement and passenger harassment on the railway.
A special report on the Special Branch of the Police has been sent to the Railway Ministry recently. The ministry sources said the report.
According to the findings, the railway line is about 3 thousand 5 km across the country. The layers of the stone have been reduced in different places of these lines. In many places the stone is not found. The amount of stone on a rail line depends on the speed of running the train. However, the main line is expected to have a layer of 8-12 inches.
Several officials of the railway engineering, civil and operations department said there were some reasons behind the lack of stones on the railway. The stone is eroded at the rate of 5 to 5 percent every year. Due to the train movement, some stones were pressed under the ground. The stones move away as people walk by the railway.
If the stone is reduced in line, the demand is not available on time. And with the allocation that is available, it is not possible to give enough stones everywhere. As a result, what is eroded every year is not being met. It does not have stones in most places.
Railway Ministry Advisor Muhammad Fawzul Kabir Khan told today's newspaper, “We are aware of the police report. Trying to increase the stone level on the railway. Under the Ministry of LGED, the stone has its own system. Being contacted with them. The Ministry of LGED will give us stones. '
In the Special Report
A special report of the police said that the country's railway infrastructure is suffering from various problems; Especially the old railway, manual signaling system, less than 5 inches of stone level, old engine and buggy, old sleeper, underdeveloped telecommunications, wagons are short. These problems have been identified as high risk levels.
According to the report, the rest of the tracks except the newly constructed railway in the country are 3-5 years old. According to the rules, the track needs to be changed after 5 years. But that is not being changed. Need to be below the rail track is a 5 -inch stone layer, though it is not everywhere. It often causes accidents due to the reduction of the railway strength. The automatic signaling system has not yet been fully turned on the rail. In some cases the accident occurs in manual and in some cases due to the automatic signaling system. The rail engines are very old. The engine is often disturbed due to non -stop use. As a result, passengers have to suffer. The buggies are old, there is also the shortage of buggy. As a result, the rail cannot provide quality services.
Meanwhile, every 3-5 years to avoid accidents, the need for sleeper changes, but it is not being changed regularly. As a result, the train is taking the risk. The rail has no own telecommunication system. As a result, the security office cannot be contacted quickly during accidents and theft.
In this regard, the adviser said, “There was no work except extending the railway and the station before. And the stolen. If not, why would the rail schedule be disrupted? Why would locomotive be so badly worse? Why the coach will be in this situation? Locomotive performance related to the rail track. Because, if a smooth ride, the impact on the engine, the unmarked ride does not happen. We are watching these things. '
Irresponsibility
According to sources, there are rules for regular inspection of the railway, but it is not properly. Whether or not there are proper stones below the railway, it is not regularly monitored.
Asked about this, the Secretary of the Ministry of Railway. Fahimul Islam told today's magazine, “The issue of lack of stones on the railway is always monitored. Immediately if the stone is low, the stone is given there. '
In addition, the clip from the railway line was stolen from the railway. This increases the risk of train derail. However, it is alleged that the authorities are aware of the matter, but do not regularly monitor the matter.
Recommendation for infrastructure development
Problems in railway infrastructure affect the effectiveness, expense and revenue of the railway. As a result, the special report recommends some elimination of infrastructure problems. Among them is the recommendation to separate the Railway Department from the Ministry of Railways. The report also emphasizes the rapid change and proper maintenance of the old and risky tracks. Regular maintenance, replacement, various routes and stations are also advised to use central traffic control and computer -based inter -locking signaling system to reduce accidents. The report recommended the height of the railway platforms and rail tracks to facilitate illegal railcrossing.
Transport expert and Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Bangladesh Engineering University (BUET). Shamsul Haque told today's magazine, 'The railway should be measured and in place. Otherwise the train will not run safely. Because of this, the repairs have to be done all year long. Whatever the manpower is, they do not have the mindset. The importance of the line maintenance should be given. The above officials do not work, do not care. The following employees are blamed for the accident. As a result, everyone has to be held accountable. '
