Darjeeling Member of Parliament (MP) Raju Bista expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the construction of the much-needed Rangapani Overbridge. The project has been allocated a budget of Rs 48 crores, bringing hope and relief to the region.
MP Bista shared that in January 2023, he had personally written to the Railway Minister, emphasizing the necessity of constructing a railway overbridge (ROB) at Rangapani crossing. He further explained that the crossing experiences heavy traffic, with over 1 lakh passengers and goods trains passing through it daily. This led to prolonged closures of the crossing gate, causing inconvenience and traffic congestion in the area. Additionally, the proximity of the Marketing terminal of NRL added to the congestion, particularly during the entry and exit of oil rakes.
The construction of the ROB at Rangapani rail crossing is expected to alleviate traffic woes for residents of Rangapani, Phansidewa, Bidhan Nagar, Ghoshpukur, Siliguri, and surrounding areas. This development will greatly benefit daily commuters, including students, medical patients, office workers, traders, and businesses. Moreover, the construction activities associated with the ROB are projected to stimulate the local economy, providing a boost to the region.
It should be immediately , but railway govt can’t take any action for a long time , huge people are facing daily problems ,specially when a delivery patient are going to the hospital , from islampur ,bidhannagar and goshpukur kharibari this road getting a main role as a shortcut .