Mysuru, April 28 -- The escalators at Mysuru City Railway Station are fast becoming a symbol of neglect, breaking down frequently and leaving passengers, including the elderly, children and persons with disabilities, to painfully climb the stairs.

Two escalators near the ticket counter and another at the CFTRI Gate entrance have been repeatedly out of service. For many, particularly those with mobility challenges, the journey up the stairs has turned into a daily ordeal.

In one heartbreaking incident, a differently-abled person attempting to ascend with a walking aid fell, highlighting the dangerous consequences of these persistent failures.

The problem is not occasional; escalator breakdowns are reported almost daily, calling into que...