Eastern Railway to Run 10 Puja Special Trains to Manage Festival Rush

Kolkata: Planning to travel home during Durga Puja, Diwali or Chhath Puja? Eastern Railway has announced 10 pairs of special trains to handle the extra rush of passengers during the festival season. These special trains will connect Kolkata, Howrah, Sealdah, Asansol and Malda Town with important destinations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The […]

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Sealdah Division’s ‘Sakhi’ Programme Focuses on Women’s Safety, Health and Financial Awareness

Kolkata: Sealdah Division organised a special women-focused programme, ‘Sakhi’, at Manthan Auditorium, Sealdah, with discussions centred on workplace safety, women’s health and financial awareness. The programme was organised under the leadership of Nidhi Saxena, President, ERWWO/Sealdah, in association with the Personnel and Medical Departments of Sealdah Division. Rajeev Saxena, DRM, Sealdah, was also present at […]

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বীরভূমে রেলের ‘নতুন দিগন্ত’! সিউড়ি–নালা ও প্রান্তিক–সিউড়ি লাইন নিয়ে বড় বৈঠক

কলকাতা: বীরভূমের রেল যোগাযোগ ব্যবস্থা আরও শক্তিশালী করতে সিউড়ি–নালা নিউ রেল লাইন প্রকল্প এবং প্রান্তিক–সিউড়ি নিউ রেল লাইন প্রকল্পের বর্তমান পরিস্থিতি ও অগ্রগতি নিয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বৈঠক অনুষ্ঠিত হল কলকাতায়। ইস্টার্ন রেলের ফেয়ারলি প্লেসের সদর দফতরে অনুষ্ঠিত এই বৈঠকে উপস্থিত ছিলেন পশ্চিমবঙ্গ সরকারের উচ্চশিক্ষা দফতরের মন্ত্রী-ইন-চার্জ জগন্নাথ চট্টোপাধ্যায় এবং ইস্টার্ন রেলের জেনারেল ম্যানেজার গীতিকা পাণ্ডে। বৈঠকে […]

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TRAIN PASSENGERS ALERT! 🚨 Sealdah–North Bengal Trains Cancelled After Land Subsidence at Tildanga–New Farakka

Kolkata : Kolkata, September 3, 2026: Train passengers travelling between Sealdah, Malda and North Bengal are advised to take note of a major disruption in railway services. Several important trains have been cancelled due to land subsidence at the Tildanga–New Farakka section in Malda Division. The disruption has affected multiple long-distance services scheduled to depart […]

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Sealdah Division Expands Suburban Rail Network from July 6: New AC Local, More EMU Services, Better Metro Connectivity

Kolkata : In a major boost for daily commuters, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division will introduce several new suburban train services and extend existing routes from July 6, 2026, to reduce overcrowding and improve passenger convenience across its network. The initiative includes a new AC EMU Local between Sealdah and Barasat, additional peak-hour services on key […]

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Holi Rush Eased: Sealdah Division Announces 18 Special Trains for Festive Travel

Kolkata : Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, is a time of joy, reunion, and celebration with loved ones. Yet for many passengers, the festive cheer often fades amid heavy rush and long waiting lists for train tickets. Recognising the emotional significance of the festival and the seasonal surge in travel demand, the Sealdah Division […]

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STOP THE SPARK: Sealdah Division Urges Public to Prevent Garbage Burning Near Railway Tracks

Kolkata : In view of the serious fire hazards caused by improper disposal and burning of waste near railway tracks, Sealdah Division has issued a strong appeal to the general public and daily commuters to prioritise safety and act with collective responsibility. With the onset of the dry season, the risk of fire incidents has […]

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Sealdah Division Conducts Massive Special Ticket Checking Drive; Over 2,100 Cases Detected

Kolkata :In a decisive move against ticketless and irregular travel, Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway carried out a large-scale Special Ticket Checking Drive across the entire division to ensure a smooth and dignified journey for genuine passengers. The intensive operation covered all major stations and sections under Sealdah Division. A total of 2,182 cases of […]

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बुलेट ट्रेन से सिलीगुड़ी, फ्रेट कॉरिडोर से डंकुनी—रेलवे बजट में बंगाल को ऐतिहासिक प्राथमिकता

कोलकाता: रेल मंत्रालय ने वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए पश्चिम बंगाल को कुल 14,205 करोड़ रुपये का आवंटन किया है। रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने कहा कि केंद्र सरकार राज्य में रेल अवसंरचना को मजबूत करने के लिए कई अहम परियोजनाओं पर काम कर रही है, जिनमें बुलेट ट्रेन, मेट्रो विस्तार और माल ढुलाई कॉरिडोर […]

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Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division to Undertake 23-Hour Mega Block for Critical Bridge Upgradation

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 […]

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