Nationwide railway strike: Brahmanbaria passengers face travel woes
The striking running staff have gathered at Akhaura Railway Junction, vowing to continue their protest until their demands are met.
Passengers in Brahmanbaria are facing significant hardship due to the suspension of train services, triggered by a nationwide indefinite strike by railway running staff.
Many travellers are being forced to take alternative road transport, enduring difficulties, while freight operations remain halted, leaving workers idle and incurring financial losses.
At noon today (28 January), passengers were still seen waiting on the platform at Brahmanbaria Railway Station, hoping for a resumption of services.
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Some were obtaining refunds for cancelled tickets, expressing frustration over the lack of prior notice from the railway authorities about the strike.
Meanwhile, the striking running staff have gathered at Akhaura Railway Junction, vowing to continue their protest until their demands are met.
Acknowledging the passengers' plight, Sakir Jahan, assistant station master of Brahmanbaria Railway Station, said, "Everything has come to a standstill due to the suspension of train services. Constant communication is being maintained with the control room, and we hope the issue will be resolved soon."
Kabir Ahammad Bhuiyan, convener of the Akhaura branch of the Railway Running Staff Unity Council, told TBS, "It is unreasonable to suddenly stop the benefits granted to running staff for 162 years. The work stoppage will continue until our demands are met. Otherwise, more stringent movement programs will be announced."
