Kolkata: In a decisive move to enhance passenger safety, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has launched a robust fencing and safety enforcement drive to eliminate track trespassing and prevent fatal human run-over cases. Recognizing that unauthorized track crossings remain a leading cause of such tragedies, the Division has begun installing physical barriers and fencing […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata : Sealdah Division, Eastern Railway, organized a comprehensive safety seminar titled “Precautions During Winter Season” on November 3, 2025, at Manthan, Sealdah. The seminar was chaired by Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Sealdah, Rajeev Saxena, and attended by Additional Divisional Railway Managers (ADRMs) along with senior branch officers including Sr. DSO, Sr. DEN/C, Sr. DSTE, […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming festive period—Kali Puja, Diwali and Chhath 2025—the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has introduced a comprehensive Passenger Regulation and Facilitation Plan to ensure smooth travel and enhanced convenience for commuters. According to the plan, special entry and exit arrangements, additional EMU services, and round-the-clock […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata : In a major step to enhance passenger safety and security ahead of the high-traffic Puja season, Sealdah Division has successfully operationalised the initial phase of its dedicated ‘War Room’ on 26 September 2025. The move underscores the Division’s unwavering commitment to ensuring a secure and seamless travel experience during one of the busiest […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata : In the spirit of Durga Puja, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division yesterday inaugurated the re-opening of ‘Prafulla Dwar’ at Sealdah Station. Designed to facilitate smoother movement for passengers and puja pandal visitors, this new entrance is more than just a gateway—it is a significant enhancement in passenger convenience and a powerful tribute to ‘Nari […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata: With the Durga Puja rush set to bring lakhs of additional passengers to Sealdah Station, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division has announced a comprehensive crowd management and travel plan to ensure safe and seamless journeys. The measures, effective from September 27/28 to October 1/2, 2025, include designated entry/exit points at the station and the introduction […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata: Heavy and continuous overnight rainfall in Kolkata has led to severe waterlogging at Howrah station yard, Sealdah South station yard, Chitpur North Cabin and multiple car sheds, disrupting train operations on Tuesday morning. Despite the deployment of water pumps at several points, the situation remains critical as floodwater from adjacent civil areas continues to […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata : With Durga Puja 2025 around the corner, Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has unveiled an elaborate action plan to manage the massive surge of pandal-hoppers and long-distance passengers expected during the festive days. To take stock of the situation and finalize preparedness, a high-level emergency meeting was convened by the Divisional Railway Manager […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata: Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway successfully carried out a large-scale ticket checking and inspection drive on the Sealdah–Lalgola section under the leadership of Principal Chief Commercial Manager Dr. Uday Shankar Jha and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Jasram Meena. The special initiative, which realized Rs. 2,25,000 in revenue, aimed not only at ensuring ticket compliance […]
Continue Reading
Kolkata: As part of Indian Railways’ continuous efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, Sealdah Division today conducted a large-scale mock drill at Sodepur station. According to the drill scenario, Train No. 00113 Sealdah–Lalgola Passenger Special derailed while passing through Sodepur station, resulting in casualties in two General Class Chair Car coaches (ER 032612 & […]
Continue Reading