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Mosque built between Platforms 2 and 3 at Muzaffarpur Junction has become a major obstacle for railway operations. Trains move very close to the structure, raising serious safety concerns. Railway land must be kept free from encroachments

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After encroaching on Platforms 2 and 3 of New Delhi Railway Station, a mosque has now allegedly been built there. Why are such mosques and dargahs always found on railway station and railway land? Is the Railway Department so deeply asleep that it does not even realize when its land is stolen or occupied? Or they deliberately allow these encroachments?”

After encroaching on Platforms 2 and 3 of New Delhi Railway Station, a mosque has now allegedly been built there. Why are such mosques and dargahs always found on railway station and railway land? Is the Railway Department so deeply asleep that it does not even realize when its land is stolen or occupied? Or they deliberately allow these encroachments?”

Comman Man

252,811 views • 2 months ago

This is from Delhi The Bengali Market Masjid, which has been asked to be removed by the Railways after giving 15 days' notice,22 years ago, the railway itself had taken 37.45 sqm of land from the mosque committee for laying the track. The mosque on whose land the railway track was built has now been given a notice to demolish it!

This is from Delhi The Bengali Market Masjid, which has been asked to be removed by the Railways after giving 15 days' notice,22 years ago, the railway itself had taken 37.45 sqm of land from the mosque committee for laying the track. The mosque on whose land the railway track was built has now been given a notice to demolish it!

Shuja

122,574 views • 3 years ago

Hyderabad City is a prime focus for Railway development & the target is to inc. capacity of Hyderabad area from 600 trains to 1200 a day & with development at major railway stations we will create a structure where many stations will become hubs: Hon’ble MR Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hyderabad City is a prime focus for Railway development & the target is to inc. capacity of Hyderabad area from 600 trains to 1200 a day & with development at major railway stations we will create a structure where many stations will become hubs: Hon’ble MR Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ministry of Railways

26,237 views • 1 year ago

This is not Howrah. This is the current condition of Darbhanga Junction, where passenger rush has reached such a level that people are boarding trains directly from the washing pit lines. Despite being one of the busiest railway hubs in North Bihar, passengers continue to face severe overcrowding, especially on routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, and other destinations. The situation clearly indicates the urgent need for additional capacity and more special trains from Darbhanga towards Delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar, and Sirhind. East Central Railway DRM SAMASTIPUR Northern Railway Ministry of Railways

This is not Howrah. This is the current condition of Darbhanga Junction, where passenger rush has reached such a level that people are boarding trains directly from the washing pit lines. Despite being one of the busiest railway hubs in North Bihar, passengers continue to face severe overcrowding, especially on routes to Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, and other destinations. The situation clearly indicates the urgent need for additional capacity and more special trains from Darbhanga towards Delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar, and Sirhind. East Central Railway DRM SAMASTIPUR Northern Railway Ministry of Railways

Uday Chatterjee

129,082 views • 1 month ago

A concerned railway passenger has shared this video from Yeshwanthpur Railway Station. Severe crowding continues to be a major concern here, and there appears to be little focus on passenger movement and safety management. Authorities must act before a stampede-like situation arises, god forbid. How are these issues being addressed DRM Bengaluru GM SWR Ministry of Railways V. Somanna VC: IG/bhargaviinreallife

A concerned railway passenger has shared this video from Yeshwanthpur Railway Station. Severe crowding continues to be a major concern here, and there appears to be little focus on passenger movement and safety management. Authorities must act before a stampede-like situation arises, god forbid. How are these issues being addressed DRM Bengaluru GM SWR Ministry of Railways V. Somanna VC: IG/bhargaviinreallife

Bengaluru Post

18,454 views • 2 months ago

In 1997, Begumpet Airport's runway used to have railway-style stop gates that would close whenever an aircraft was about to take off or land. As Hyderabad grew, flyovers were built and new roads were laid, eventually separating traffic from the runway and leaving it exclusively for airport operations. A reminder of how much the city has transformed over the years, says the Cognizant CEO.

In 1997, Begumpet Airport's runway used to have railway-style stop gates that would close whenever an aircraft was about to take off or land. As Hyderabad grew, flyovers were built and new roads were laid, eventually separating traffic from the runway and leaving it exclusively for airport operations. A reminder of how much the city has transformed over the years, says the Cognizant CEO.

Yashin Tweets

176,168 views • 1 month ago

#WATCH | Digha: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "The Railway Board has granted approval; the District Magistrate is present here. The Railway Minister and I have met with the District Magistrate and even held a conference on this matter. Land needs to be acquired for the double railway line from Nandakumar to Digha; the Railway Board has been repeatedly requesting this. After all, the Vande Bharat train should run from Digha, shouldn't it? And for that, a double railway line is essential. They have been asking for the land for eight years now, but the previous government failed to provide it. Regarding the Nandigram railway project, 74 acres are now in hand, and the work is complete; we are also addressing the need for the remaining six acres...The priority is to establish the double railway line from Nandakumar to Digha; without it, how can the Vande Bharat train operate from here? Every other coastal city is connected to the rest of the country; Digha remains the exception solely due to the negative attitude of the previous government."

#WATCH | Digha: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says, "The Railway Board has granted approval; the District Magistrate is present here. The Railway Minister and I have met with the District Magistrate and even held a conference on this matter. Land needs to be acquired for the double railway line from Nandakumar to Digha; the Railway Board has been repeatedly requesting this. After all, the Vande Bharat train should run from Digha, shouldn't it? And for that, a double railway line is essential. They have been asking for the land for eight years now, but the previous government failed to provide it. Regarding the Nandigram railway project, 74 acres are now in hand, and the work is complete; we are also addressing the need for the remaining six acres...The priority is to establish the double railway line from Nandakumar to Digha; without it, how can the Vande Bharat train operate from here? Every other coastal city is connected to the rest of the country; Digha remains the exception solely due to the negative attitude of the previous government."

ANI

198,641 views • 1 month ago

This is the Lichchavi Express pantry car, where police personnel and local staff forcibly occupy railway seats meant for pantry operations. The pantry manager is harassed and helpless, yet these people refuse to vacate the space and sit there as if it’s their personal property. Let’s be blunt: Does the government not pay them a salary? Why this obsession with grabbing railway seats for free? They take salary from taxpayers, misuse government railway property, and show zero respect for rules. Indian Railways must take strict, visible action. Rules that don’t apply to everyone are not rules at all. Ministry of Railways

This is the Lichchavi Express pantry car, where police personnel and local staff forcibly occupy railway seats meant for pantry operations. The pantry manager is harassed and helpless, yet these people refuse to vacate the space and sit there as if it’s their personal property. Let’s be blunt: Does the government not pay them a salary? Why this obsession with grabbing railway seats for free? They take salary from taxpayers, misuse government railway property, and show zero respect for rules. Indian Railways must take strict, visible action. Rules that don’t apply to everyone are not rules at all. Ministry of Railways

The Nalanda Index

63,664 views • 5 months ago

Poison Cooked in Filth! Passengers’ Health at Risk at Moradabad Railway Station This incident puts a big question mark on the Railway Administration and IRCTC, which repeatedly claim to provide “world-class food services for rail passengers.” If these allegations are true, they represent a direct violation of IRCTC’s own quality standards and a blatant endangerment of public health. A shocking case of gross negligence has surfaced at Moradabad Railway Station, where passengers’ health appears to be openly compromised. Despite tall claims of hygiene and cleanliness, food is allegedly being prepared in extremely unhygienic conditions amid garbage and filthy floors within the station premises. According to passengers and local sources, under the food outlet operating as “Service”, samosas and other items are allegedly being prepared under the contract of a person named Sonu, in surroundings that are visibly dirty and unsafe. Such practices raise serious concerns about food safety at a highly sensitive public place like a railway station, where thousands of passengers depend on station food every day. Passengers are demanding immediate inspection, strict action against the contractor, and accountability from IRCTC and railway authorities, before contaminated food leads to a major health crisis. Cleanliness should not remain just a slogan it must be enforced on the ground.

Poison Cooked in Filth! Passengers’ Health at Risk at Moradabad Railway Station This incident puts a big question mark on the Railway Administration and IRCTC, which repeatedly claim to provide “world-class food services for rail passengers.” If these allegations are true, they represent a direct violation of IRCTC’s own quality standards and a blatant endangerment of public health. A shocking case of gross negligence has surfaced at Moradabad Railway Station, where passengers’ health appears to be openly compromised. Despite tall claims of hygiene and cleanliness, food is allegedly being prepared in extremely unhygienic conditions amid garbage and filthy floors within the station premises. According to passengers and local sources, under the food outlet operating as “Service”, samosas and other items are allegedly being prepared under the contract of a person named Sonu, in surroundings that are visibly dirty and unsafe. Such practices raise serious concerns about food safety at a highly sensitive public place like a railway station, where thousands of passengers depend on station food every day. Passengers are demanding immediate inspection, strict action against the contractor, and accountability from IRCTC and railway authorities, before contaminated food leads to a major health crisis. Cleanliness should not remain just a slogan it must be enforced on the ground.

The Nalanda Index

64,945 views • 6 months ago

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, a major crisis unfolded at Kalyan Railway Station in Maharashtra when a 35-year-old man climbed a high-tension overhead equipment (OHE) pole, paralyzing one of Mumbai’s busiest rail corridors. The Act: Around 2:00 PM, the man, suspected to be of unsound mind or intoxicated, scaled an electric pole that supplies power to platforms 1, 1A, and 2. Response: To prevent his electrocution, railway officials immediately suspended power on the "Down" line between Thakurli and Ambivli. Rescue Attempt: Emergency teams, including the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and the fire brigade, rushed to the scene. They attempted to persuade him to descend, but he continued moving across the high-voltage structure. Impact on Services The power shutdown lasted for approximately 1.5 hours, from 2:04 PM to 3:16 PM, causing massive delays. Stranded Commuters: Thousands of passengers were left waiting on platforms and inside stationary trains during the peak period. Train Delays: At least two long-distance mail/express trains and three suburban local trains were directly detained, while countless others across the network faced ripple-effect delays. Outcome and Safety Concerns Despite the power cut, the situation ended tragically when the man came into contact with a live wire (reportedly causing 25,000-volt "earthing") and fell onto the tracks. He sustained critical burn injuries, with some reports indicating burns over 90% of his body. He was transported to a government hospital for treatment in an auto-rickshaw due to a lack of immediate ambulance availability at the site. According to reports from the Government Railway Police (GRP): Initial Survival: He was rushed to a government hospital immediately after falling from the pole. Extent of Injuries: He suffered severe burns, with some reports stating they covered up to 90% of his body due to the high-voltage electrocution. Medical Status: As of late March 2026, he was still undergoing treatment for his life-threatening injuries. The incident caused a significant stir not just for the disruption, but also because of the lack of an immediate ambulance at the station, requiring him to be taken for medical help in an auto-rickshaw.

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, a major crisis unfolded at Kalyan Railway Station in Maharashtra when a 35-year-old man climbed a high-tension overhead equipment (OHE) pole, paralyzing one of Mumbai’s busiest rail corridors. The Act: Around 2:00 PM, the man, suspected to be of unsound mind or intoxicated, scaled an electric pole that supplies power to platforms 1, 1A, and 2. Response: To prevent his electrocution, railway officials immediately suspended power on the "Down" line between Thakurli and Ambivli. Rescue Attempt: Emergency teams, including the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and the fire brigade, rushed to the scene. They attempted to persuade him to descend, but he continued moving across the high-voltage structure. Impact on Services The power shutdown lasted for approximately 1.5 hours, from 2:04 PM to 3:16 PM, causing massive delays. Stranded Commuters: Thousands of passengers were left waiting on platforms and inside stationary trains during the peak period. Train Delays: At least two long-distance mail/express trains and three suburban local trains were directly detained, while countless others across the network faced ripple-effect delays. Outcome and Safety Concerns Despite the power cut, the situation ended tragically when the man came into contact with a live wire (reportedly causing 25,000-volt "earthing") and fell onto the tracks. He sustained critical burn injuries, with some reports indicating burns over 90% of his body. He was transported to a government hospital for treatment in an auto-rickshaw due to a lack of immediate ambulance availability at the site. According to reports from the Government Railway Police (GRP): Initial Survival: He was rushed to a government hospital immediately after falling from the pole. Extent of Injuries: He suffered severe burns, with some reports stating they covered up to 90% of his body due to the high-voltage electrocution. Medical Status: As of late March 2026, he was still undergoing treatment for his life-threatening injuries. The incident caused a significant stir not just for the disruption, but also because of the lack of an immediate ambulance at the station, requiring him to be taken for medical help in an auto-rickshaw.

Imtiaz Mahmood

45,767 views • 3 months ago

#WATCH | Delhi: Bihar NDA leaders met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over railway arrangements during Chhath and Diwali. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "... After this discussion, it was decided that 12,000 special trains will be run for the upcoming Deepawali and Chhath festivals. 12,000 special trains so that passengers do not face any kind of inconvenience on these two big festivals... Those who will travel between 13th and 26th October and return between 17th November and 1st December will be given confirmed tickets, and a 20% discount will be given on the return journey. This experiment is also being done during this festival season. It was decided that four Amrit Bharat Express trains will be started from Gaya to Delhi, Saharsa to Amritsar, Chhapra to Delhi and Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad. One more Vande Bharat Express will start from Purnea to Patna..."

#WATCH | Delhi: Bihar NDA leaders met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over railway arrangements during Chhath and Diwali. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, "... After this discussion, it was decided that 12,000 special trains will be run for the upcoming Deepawali and Chhath festivals. 12,000 special trains so that passengers do not face any kind of inconvenience on these two big festivals... Those who will travel between 13th and 26th October and return between 17th November and 1st December will be given confirmed tickets, and a 20% discount will be given on the return journey. This experiment is also being done during this festival season. It was decided that four Amrit Bharat Express trains will be started from Gaya to Delhi, Saharsa to Amritsar, Chhapra to Delhi and Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad. One more Vande Bharat Express will start from Purnea to Patna..."

ANI

35,160 views • 11 months ago

1/3 🚨 I went on GB News to expose ASLEF’s outrageous 56-day Hull Trains strike. A driver fell asleep at the controls and got sacked. It should not be controversial, it’s basic safety. Yet union bosses may shut down the railway to protect him. Absurd.

1/3 🚨 I went on GB News to expose ASLEF’s outrageous 56-day Hull Trains strike. A driver fell asleep at the controls and got sacked. It should not be controversial, it’s basic safety. Yet union bosses may shut down the railway to protect him. Absurd.

Gareth Bacon MP

34,171 views • 1 year ago

#WATCH | Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, says, "The number of passengers was relatively very high today at the New Delhi railway station, and so we ran four more special trains. We received information that a few people fainted - they have been admitted to a local hospital. We blocked entry to the railway station for a while, but the situation is under control now... A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter... The situation is under control, and the passengers have been sent by special train... Train movement at the railway station is normal now..."

#WATCH | Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP), Railway Board, says, "The number of passengers was relatively very high today at the New Delhi railway station, and so we ran four more special trains. We received information that a few people fainted - they have been admitted to a local hospital. We blocked entry to the railway station for a while, but the situation is under control now... A two-member high-level committee has been formed to investigate the matter... The situation is under control, and the passengers have been sent by special train... Train movement at the railway station is normal now..."

ANI

71,016 views • 1 year ago

Location: Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra India During a demolition drive carried out by railway authorities in the Garib Nagar area, protests reportedly broke out after the mosque “Faizane Mustafa Garib Nawaz” allegedly constructed on railway land was demolished. Following the protests, police conducted raids and made several arrests in the area. Reports also suggest that multiple people were injured during the police lathi charge. The incident has raised concerns regarding the use of force, rehabilitation, and the handling of sensitive religious structures during demolition operations. Authorities should ensure that any action is carried out lawfully, transparently, and with proper safeguards for public safety and communal harmony.

Location: Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra India During a demolition drive carried out by railway authorities in the Garib Nagar area, protests reportedly broke out after the mosque “Faizane Mustafa Garib Nawaz” allegedly constructed on railway land was demolished. Following the protests, police conducted raids and made several arrests in the area. Reports also suggest that multiple people were injured during the police lathi charge. The incident has raised concerns regarding the use of force, rehabilitation, and the handling of sensitive religious structures during demolition operations. Authorities should ensure that any action is carried out lawfully, transparently, and with proper safeguards for public safety and communal harmony.

Team Rising Falcon

19,375 views • 2 months ago

🇬🇭 A worried road user has recorded a video calling out the Ghana Immigration Service for allowing an excessively overloaded truck to enter Ghana. In the footage, the truck struggles to move on the road, and the driver appears unable to properly access the side mirrors, raising serious safety concerns for other road users.

🇬🇭 A worried road user has recorded a video calling out the Ghana Immigration Service for allowing an excessively overloaded truck to enter Ghana. In the footage, the truck struggles to move on the road, and the driver appears unable to properly access the side mirrors, raising serious safety concerns for other road users.

CDR AFRICA

47,509 views • 6 months ago

Reviewed Key Rail Projects during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways' study visit to Bengaluru. 1. Whitefield-Kengeri Suburban Rail Project: The 35-km Whitefield-Kengeri suburban rail (Parijatha line) will not be scrapped. The Modi Government-approved DPR for the 149.348-km Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project remains intact. 2. Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB): K-RIDE has already commissioned one vent way of the Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB), and the other will be commissioned by January 2025. 3. Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB): The construction of the railway portion of the Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB) is in progress. However, the approach work has been halted due to delays in land acquisition by the BBMP. 4. New Trains to Kempegowda International Airport: Requested a feasibility study for the introduction of new trains to Kempegowda International Airport from Bengaluru City, especially Whitefield. 5. Bengaluru Cantonment-Whitefield Quadrupling: The quadrupling of the Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield section will be completed by June 2025. 6. Doubling Projects: The doubling of the Hosur-Salem line via Yesvantpur station and the Baiyyappanahalli-Hosur line will be completed by August 2025. 7. Status of the Circular Rail Network: a. Oddarahalli-Devanahalli Segment: The survey is complete, and the DPR was submitted to the Railway Board on 23.09.2024 for ₹1638.24 Cr. The Railway Board has requested the complete DPR by February 2025. b. Remaining 6 Segments (Devanahalli-Malur-Heelalige-Hejjala-Solur-Nidavanda-Oddarahalli): The survey work is ongoing. 8. Bengaluru-Mumbai High-speed train: Proposed the introduction of a high-speed train between Bengaluru to Mumbai. 9. MEMU Trains Between Kengeri and Whitefield: Proposed the introduction of additional MEMU trains between Kengeri and Whitefield. 10. Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: Proposed the introduction of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.

Reviewed Key Rail Projects during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways' study visit to Bengaluru. 1. Whitefield-Kengeri Suburban Rail Project: The 35-km Whitefield-Kengeri suburban rail (Parijatha line) will not be scrapped. The Modi Government-approved DPR for the 149.348-km Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project remains intact. 2. Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB): K-RIDE has already commissioned one vent way of the Panathur Railway Underpass (RUB), and the other will be commissioned by January 2025. 3. Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB): The construction of the railway portion of the Carmelaram Rail Overbridge (ROB) is in progress. However, the approach work has been halted due to delays in land acquisition by the BBMP. 4. New Trains to Kempegowda International Airport: Requested a feasibility study for the introduction of new trains to Kempegowda International Airport from Bengaluru City, especially Whitefield. 5. Bengaluru Cantonment-Whitefield Quadrupling: The quadrupling of the Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield section will be completed by June 2025. 6. Doubling Projects: The doubling of the Hosur-Salem line via Yesvantpur station and the Baiyyappanahalli-Hosur line will be completed by August 2025. 7. Status of the Circular Rail Network: a. Oddarahalli-Devanahalli Segment: The survey is complete, and the DPR was submitted to the Railway Board on 23.09.2024 for ₹1638.24 Cr. The Railway Board has requested the complete DPR by February 2025. b. Remaining 6 Segments (Devanahalli-Malur-Heelalige-Hejjala-Solur-Nidavanda-Oddarahalli): The survey work is ongoing. 8. Bengaluru-Mumbai High-speed train: Proposed the introduction of a high-speed train between Bengaluru to Mumbai. 9. MEMU Trains Between Kengeri and Whitefield: Proposed the introduction of additional MEMU trains between Kengeri and Whitefield. 10. Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: Proposed the introduction of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Bengaluru-Tumakuru and Bengaluru-Mysuru.

P C Mohan

64,483 views • 1 year ago

Seriously, what a sour grape. I've spent the summer in Djibouti, and my observations and conversations with locals contradict everything you've said. While in Djibouti, I stopped at Ali Sabieh station, a minor station along the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway that serves as a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative and links landlocked Ethiopia with coastal Djibouti. It is Africa's first electrified trans-boundary railway. (Video 1, Picture 2) Manager of the Ali Sabieh passenger station, 32-year-old Souleiman Youssouf Ahmed, told me that the railway has greatly improved the safety and convenience of travel between Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Picture 3) According to Souleiman, Djiboutians flock to the Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa throughout the summer to escape the stifling heat. Minibuses were the only option from Dire Dawa to Ali Sabieh before the railway construction. While only designed to hold ten people, the minibus was frequently crammed with twenty. The minibus shared the road with the freight trucks; accidents were common. "The train cuts travel time by two hours while also providing passengers with the added bonuses of comfort and security. At its peak in the summer, the train has carried as many as 950 passengers in a single day," said Souleiman. Fatouma Houssein Daher, a Djiboutian girl who frequently takes the train to Ethiopia, expressed her appreciation for the railway, saying that it represents the friendship between China and Africa. "Taking the train to Ethiopia is a low-cost and comfortable option. It's lovely that the Chinese have helped us create our railway," she said. She added that she didn't understand why Western nations consistently disparage the railway that has made life easier for Djiboutians. Since it was put into operation in January 2018, the railway has seen 1,824 passenger trains pass through carrying nearly 530,900 people and 6,133 cargo trains with about 7,328,500 tonnes of goods. It has also cut the transportation time for goods from more than three days to less than 20 hours and reduced the cost by at least one third, substantially facilitating imports and exports from Ethiopia, a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. So far, the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway has created 55,000 jobs in Ethiopia and Djibouti and provided training opportunities for more than 3,000 professionals, laying a solid foundation for the development of the railway industry in the two countries.

Seriously, what a sour grape. I've spent the summer in Djibouti, and my observations and conversations with locals contradict everything you've said. While in Djibouti, I stopped at Ali Sabieh station, a minor station along the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway that serves as a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative and links landlocked Ethiopia with coastal Djibouti. It is Africa's first electrified trans-boundary railway. (Video 1, Picture 2) Manager of the Ali Sabieh passenger station, 32-year-old Souleiman Youssouf Ahmed, told me that the railway has greatly improved the safety and convenience of travel between Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Picture 3) According to Souleiman, Djiboutians flock to the Ethiopian city of Dire Dawa throughout the summer to escape the stifling heat. Minibuses were the only option from Dire Dawa to Ali Sabieh before the railway construction. While only designed to hold ten people, the minibus was frequently crammed with twenty. The minibus shared the road with the freight trucks; accidents were common. "The train cuts travel time by two hours while also providing passengers with the added bonuses of comfort and security. At its peak in the summer, the train has carried as many as 950 passengers in a single day," said Souleiman. Fatouma Houssein Daher, a Djiboutian girl who frequently takes the train to Ethiopia, expressed her appreciation for the railway, saying that it represents the friendship between China and Africa. "Taking the train to Ethiopia is a low-cost and comfortable option. It's lovely that the Chinese have helped us create our railway," she said. She added that she didn't understand why Western nations consistently disparage the railway that has made life easier for Djiboutians. Since it was put into operation in January 2018, the railway has seen 1,824 passenger trains pass through carrying nearly 530,900 people and 6,133 cargo trains with about 7,328,500 tonnes of goods. It has also cut the transportation time for goods from more than three days to less than 20 hours and reduced the cost by at least one third, substantially facilitating imports and exports from Ethiopia, a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. So far, the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway has created 55,000 jobs in Ethiopia and Djibouti and provided training opportunities for more than 3,000 professionals, laying a solid foundation for the development of the railway industry in the two countries.

Eivor

19,217 views • 2 years ago