Kolkata: In a major step towards strengthening railway infrastructure and ensuring enhanced passenger safety, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division will undertake a 23-hour Traffic and Power Mega Block for the replacement and launching of new girders at Bridge No. X-25.
The block will be operational from 10:00 pm on January 24 to 9:00 pm on January 25, 2026 (Saturday night to Sunday) between Kankurgachi (KGK) and Ballygunge (BLN) stations on both UP and DN Chord Lines.
🔧 Safety Upgrade with Future-Ready Infrastructure
The existing bridge girders, which have completed their operational lifespan, are being replaced as part of a proactive safety and modernization initiative. The installation of new, high-strength girders will significantly enhance the structural stability of the bridge and enable smoother train operations with improved speed potential in this crucial rail corridor.
Railway officials confirmed that the mega block has been carefully scheduled over a weekend, with Sunday being a public holiday, to minimise inconvenience to daily commuters and office-goers.
Passenger Advisory & Interchange Arrangement
Due to the temporary suspension of services on the Chord Line, passengers travelling between Sealdah North and Sealdah South sections are advised to interchange at Sealdah Station to continue their journey.
❌ Trains Cancelled on January 25, 2026
- 31053 Budge Budge – Naihati
- 31422, 31442, 31446 / 31431 Naihati – Sealdah
- 30358 / 30357 Madhyamgram – Majerhat
- 33061 Canning – Barasat
- 30152, 30154 / 30123 Naihati – Majerhat
- 30135 Majerhat – Ranaghat
- 34157, 34117 Budge Budge – Sealdah
- 30321 Majerhat – Hasnabad
🔁 Trains Diverted / Short Terminated on January 25, 2026
- 34052 Naihati – Budge Budge → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (North)
- 31051 Budge Budge – Naihati → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (South)
- 34056 Kalyani Simanta – Budge Budge → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (North)
- 30346 Bangaon – Majerhat → Short terminated at Barasat
- 30361 Majerhat – Hasnabad → Short originated from Barasat
- 30142 Gede – Majerhat → Short terminated at Dum Dum Junction
- 30333 Majerhat – Hasnabad → Short originated from Barasat
- 34062 Bangaon – Canning → Short terminated at Barasat
- 34054 Naihati – Budge Budge → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (North)
- 31055 Budge Budge – Naihati → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (South)
- 30112 Barrackpore – Ballygunge → Diverted, terminated at Sealdah (North)
➕ Special Operational Adjustment
- 30552 Ballygunge – Ghutiari Sharif Local will originate from Majerhat at 7:30 pm, stopping at all stations between Majerhat and Ballygunge.
Commitment to Safer & Faster Rail Travel
Eastern Railway authorities stated that the girder replacement is crucial for maintaining the highest safety standards of railway infrastructure. The selected time window ensures minimum disruption, while laying the foundation for a faster, safer and more reliable rail network.
Passengers are requested to check updated train schedules on official Eastern Railway and Sealdah Division platforms before planning their journey during the block period and to extend their cooperation during this essential infrastructure upgrade.
