A letter to the railway Minister for stoppage of trains at Mokameh Jn

A draft letter has been prepared by Me for stoppage of trains is appended below. Your valuable suggestions / comments are most welcome.

To,

Shri Pawan Bansal

Honorable Railway Minister Of India

Subject: - Regarding Stoppage of Trains at Mokameh Jn

29 Apr 2013

Sir,

                We, the people of Mokameh, have a few words to say for your kind consideration.

Mokameh Jn, also known as Mokama, is a town situated 90 Kms away from Patna and one of the important stations between Patna-Howrah section. It comes under jurisdiction of Danapur division. It has been classified as Gp "B" station and considered one of the vital stations of the Danapur Division. Based on earnings, It has also been classified as Class 'A' Station.

I must take this opportunity to introduce you with the rich culture of Mokama. Mokama has the biggest church of Bihar and it is considered to be one of the holy places in terms of Islamic religion. During first Sunday of February, It has the pride to host one of the biggest events which is being attended by tourist from many parts of the country. Even foreign tourists are also attracted to this fair.At the same time, India’s largest Harijan fair is celebrated and organized by Mokama only which is attended by Lakhs of people. I would also like you to introduce to the Shrine of Hazrat Tawarak Hussain Rahmahtullah/Hazrat Ajgay Pir Baba which is situated in Mokama Ghat and considered to be one of the most holy place for Muslims. During                            is attended by Lakhs of Muslims coming from other parts of country.  

This place has got the training centers for Central Reserve Police force (CRPF) and railway protection Force (RPF). Being so much important place in terms of earlings and location, this station has undergone a tremendous phase of discrimination for last some years,.

 For the last some years, stoppages of many trains have not been provided at this station. Details of the trains not stopping at Mokameh Jn are as follows:-

1 12315/12315 ANNAYA EXPRESS

2 12361/12362 CSTM ASANSOL EXPRESS

3 12325/12326 NLDM KOAA EXPRESS

4 11105/11106 PRATHAN SSNGRM

5 15667 /15668 KAMAKHYA EXPRESS

6 12505/12506 NORTH EAST EXPRESS

7 22405/22406 RJPB GARIB RATH EXPRESS

8 13423/13424 ALL BGP EXPRESS

9 14003/14004 NDLS NFK EXPRESS

10 12423/12424 DBRT NDLS Rajdhani Exp

I must take this opportunity to say you that this station has enormous capacities where Railways can use it for their increase in earnings. May we request you to take some necessary action so as to enable the stoppage of above named trains at Mokameh Jn. We, the people of Mokameh, will always be grateful to you.

Thanking you in anticipation.