Protest at Bijni Station Over Demand for Express Train Stoppages

A two-hour sit-in was held in front of Bijni Railway Station in Chirang district on Saturday, demanding stoppages of more long-distance express trains and the introduction of suburban rail services. The protest was organised by the Bijni Railway Yatri Adhikar Mancha with support from local residents and several organisations.

Protesters said that despite good revenue collection, only the Brahmaputra Mail currently stops at Bijni. They demanded halts for trains like Kamrup Express, Kanchanjungha Express, Lokmanya Tilak Express and others, along with suburban services in the BTC region.

Local MLA Ajay Kumar Ray said the issue has been taken up with Railway authorities and assured that train stoppages may be arranged between March 3 and March 10. Protesters warned of intensifying the agitation if demands are not met.