Railways are becoming an increasingly unsafe method of travel.
If the Maoists have'nt removed the fishplates and caused a derailment, instantly killing and maiming hundreds of innocents, there are any number of train robberies and harassments caused by thugs from Bihar. Why is it that these thugs have a free rein when the train is passing through Bihar? No other state is this unsafe for a train traveller. Even the railway police turn a blind eye when looting and harassment of women passengers take place. This is shameful for all Indians.
Now that Lalu, the clown has been replaced by a sensible CM in Bihar, is it not fair to expect that the thugs and unsavoury elements from Bihar be reined in?
Also now that Mamata Banerjee is in control, not only of West Bengal but the Railways as well, we should expect to see a firm hand in dealing with the railway police who are oftentimes hand in gloves with these rogues running loose in the running trains.
When will travelling by train be safe and a joyous experience again? As it was, I remember, in my childhood.
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