PANJIM, March 24 -- Team Herald

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday stated that the new railway stations were crossing stations and not meant for passengers.

On an average, passenger trains take 15 to 18 minutes and freight trains take 20 to 25 minutes, Sawant said during Question Hour in the Legislative Assembly.

The State government has backed the Konkan Railway's proposal to construct three new railway stations at Sarzora, Neura, and Mayem villages stating that it will improve operational efficiency and help the State to have a fast train connecting North Goa with the South Goa.

The House witnessed nearly half-an-hour debate on the proposed railway stations as opposition claimed that the people from those villages had strongly r...