Tinsukia Residents Protest Planned Closure of Key Railway Crossing

Guwahati: Residents of Ward No. 3 in Raja Aali, Tinsukia, have launched a protest against plans by the Railway Department to shut down a vital connecting road near the local temple. The closure proposal follows a broader trend of restricting access points across the region, spurred by ongoing electrification projects on railway lines between Makum, Dangari, and Ledo.

This initiative mirrors recent actions in Doomdooma, where a railway crossing near the Beesakopie Tea Factory was shuttered, leaving only a small gap for pedestrians to reach the nearby staff colony. The Raja Aali road, however, serves a much wider cross-section of the community. Local commuters, including students, office workers, traders, and the elderly, rely on this route to reach schools, markets, and healthcare facilities.

Protesters argue that the move ignores the practical needs of the neighborhood. According to residents, the route has been in use for years and its closure without a viable alternative would increase travel time and create unnecessary difficulties for commuters. Community members and local representatives are now calling on the Railway Department to reconsider the plan, urging officials to find a balance between safety protocols and the essential need for public connectivity.