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Eastern Railway Holds ‘Rail Jan Samvaad’ at Sealdah and Kolkata Stations to Promote Cleanliness and Passenger Participation

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Kolkata: Eastern Railway organised ‘Rail Jan Samvaad’ and cleanliness activities across stations under its jurisdiction on Thursday as part of Indian Railways’ Special Campaign 6.0, which is being observed from October 2 to 31, 2026. The initiative focused on improving station cleanliness, waste management, environmental sustainability and direct interaction between railway officials and passengers. The […]

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Durga Puja Gift for Barrackpore Passengers! Sealdah Division Opens New Ticket Counter

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New booking counter aims to ease queues at Barrackpore, while airport-style Pay & Use toilet complexes open at Sealdah and Ballygunge ahead of the festive rush. Barrackpore: With Durga Puja approaching and passenger numbers expected to surge across Kolkata’s suburban railway network, Sealdah Division has stepped up efforts to improve station facilities and make festive […]

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Durga Puja 2026: Sealdah Station Parking Closed from October 15 to 21, Digital Locker Service Suspended

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Railway steps up security, deploys 270 ex-servicemen and strengthens crowd management as lakhs of passengers are expected to travel during the festive rush Kolkata : Passengers travelling through Sealdah Division during Durga Puja 2026 will face several changes in station arrangements, including the temporary closure of the Sealdah station parking area and suspension of its […]

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Sealdah Adds Special Trains, Late-Night Services and New AC EMU Stoppages

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Kolkata: With Durga Puja approaching and suburban passenger demand expected to rise, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has announced a wide range of measures to improve connectivity, manage festive crowds and provide additional travel options for daily commuters. The arrangements cover both the Puja period and regular suburban services after Durga Puja, with additional […]

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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