There have been several railway accidents over the years in which people lost their lives while trying to cross the tracks at unmanned gates. But neither the authorities have changed their lackadaisical attitude in this regard nor have the people in general learnt any lesson. Such unmanned crossings remain a common entity in the country, especially in smaller cities and towns. The railway crossing in Padidan is one such spot and deserves the attention of the authorities concerned rather urgently. Many an accident has taken lives at this very crossing, but that has not alerted anybody anywhere to do something about it.
