Foridul Alam Forid, Reporter || Machpara Railway Station in pangsha upazila of Rajbari has remained neglected for years, causing daily hardship for passengers due to its low platform, inadequate facilities, poorly maintained station building and the absence of stops for intercity trains.The station serves people from Machpara Union and surrounding areas, for whom rail travel remains an important and affordable means of transportation.Although the Nakshikatha commuter train stops at the station, it does not have designated seats, forcing many passengers to travel standing. Women, children, elderly people and sick passengers face greater difficulties as a result.Local journalist Faridul Alam Farid said the gap between the train doors and the platform height makes boarding and getting off risky. Passengers also often face confusion due to inadequate announcements and the lack of a modern passenger information system.Local residents have demanded immediate renovation and modernisation of the station, construction of a safe and elevated platform, seat allocation on the Nakshikatha commuter train, and stops for several important intercity trains. They said improving the station's facilities would ease the daily suffering of passengers and make rail communication more convenient for people in the area.