Ujjain Railway Station: Rats Hollow Out Tracks, Pose Major Safety Risk
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News18•28-01-2026, 18:31
Ujjain Railway Station: Rats Hollow Out Tracks, Pose Major Safety Risk
- •Ujjain Railway Station is severely infested with rats, posing a significant danger to railway infrastructure and passenger safety.
- •Rats have hollowed out the ground beneath railway tracks, particularly between platforms 5 and 6, weakening their stability and risking subsidence.
- •Railway officials, including Station Superintendent Sanjay Saxena and Senior Section Engineer Rajiv Jain, acknowledged the high rat population but declined official statements.
- •The rat menace extends beyond tracks, affecting drains, goods sheds, and vendor shops, causing damage to parcels, goods, and food items.
- •Despite claims of periodic pest control and a completed tender, sources suggest no effective control for four years, with past incidents nationwide highlighting rat-related train disruptions and accidents.
Why It Matters: Rat infestation at Ujjain Railway Station has critically compromised track stability and overall safety.
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