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Eastern Railway Passenger Train Convert Into Express | Eastern Railway Train Converted to Express

Eastern Railway Passenger Train Convert Into Express | Eastern Railway Train Converted to Express

Eastern Railway 12 Passenger Train Convert Into Express | Eastern Railway 6 Pairs Train Converted to Express

Eastern Railway had furnished proposal / recommendation to Railway Board for conversion of passenger trains into mail / express trains. Railway Board approves conversion of the following passenger trains into mail / express trains:-

Eastern Railway headquarters is at Fairley Place, Kolkata and comprises four divisions: Howrah, Malda, Sealdah, and Asansol. Eastern Railway covers the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and some parts of Bihar

  1. Howrah-Jaynagar-Howrah (Train No. 53041 / 53042) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
  2. Howrah-Mokama-Howrah (Train No. 53049 / 53050) Conversion of Daily Passenger Trains into Mail / Express Trains
  3. Barddhaman-Hatia-Barddhaman (Train No. 63503 / 63504) Conversion of Daily MEMU Trains into Mail / Express Trains
  4. Asansol-Gaya-Asansol (Train No. 63545 / 63546) Conversion of Daily MEMU Trains into Mail / Express Trains
  5. Asansol-Varanasi-Asansol (Train No. 63553 / 63554) Conversion of Daily MEMU Trains into Mail / Express Trains
  6. Sealdah-Jangipur Road-Sealdah (Train No. 63553 / 63554) Conversion of 06 days a week DEMU Trains into Mail / Express Trains
S. No. Railway Zone For More Information
1 Central Railway 18 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
2 East Coast Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
3 East Central Railway 5 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
4 Eastern Railway 6 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
5 Konkan Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
6 North Central Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
7 North Eastern Railway 3 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
8 Northeast Frontier Railway 10 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
9 Northern Railway 10 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
10 North Western Railway 43 Train Converted to Express Click Here
11 South Central Railway 47 Train Converted to Express Click Here
12 South East Central Railway 2 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
13 South Eastern Railway 18 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
14 Southern Railway 19 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
15 South Western Railway 16 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
16 West Central Railway 5 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here
17 Western Railway 16 Pairs Train Converted to Express Click Here

Here’s the most up‑to‑date information on passenger trains converted into express services by Eastern Railway (ER):

🚆 Eastern Railway: Passenger → Express Conversions

According to IRCTCPortal, Eastern Railway has had approval to convert 12 passenger trains (covering 6 train pairs) into mail/express services. Approved conversions include:

  1. Howrah–Jaynagar–Howrah (53041 / 53042)
  2. Howrah–Mokama–Howrah (53049 / 53050)
  3. Barddhaman–Hatia–Barddhaman (63503 / 63504) – MEMU → Express
  4. Asansol–Gaya–Asansol (63545 / 63546) – MEMU → Express
  5. Asansol–Varanasi–Asansol (63553 / 63554) – MEMU → Express
  6. Sealdah–Jangipur Road–Sealdah (also 63553 / 63554) – DEMU → Express

These changes are part of a broader Indian Railways initiative to upgrade longer-haul passenger trains into express categories to improve efficiency

🧾 Broader National Transition

  • Since mid‑2025, Indian Railways has been progressively reclassifying slow passenger and MEMU/DEMU services as “Express Specials”. Despite similar train routes and halts, fare structures shifted from second-class ordinary fares (₹10–₹30) to express fares (often double), even on short-distance services
  • However, due to public backlash, the Railway Board issued directives in early 2025 to restore second-class ordinary fares on these routes in many zones, including Eastern Railway divisions (e.g. Sealdah, Howrah)

⚠️ Public Concerns & Partial Rollbacks

  • Southern Railway zones reverted 140 train pairs from express back to passenger status in mid-2025, to relieve fare burden on daily commuters
  • While ER divisions also faced fare protests and pressure, there has been no formal public reversal notice specific to ER conversions, though directives restoring ordinary fares likely impacted these routes as well

📋 Summary Table

Route Train No(s) Old Status New Status
Howrah – Jaynagar – Howrah 53041 / 53042 Passenger Express
Howrah – Mokama – Howrah 53049 / 53050 Passenger Express
Barddhaman – Hatia – Barddhaman 63503 / 63504 MEMU Passenger Express
Asansol – Gaya – Asansol 63545 / 63546 MEMU Passenger Express
Asansol – Varanasi – Asansol 63553 / 63554 MEMU Passenger Express
Sealdah – Jangipur Road – Sealdah 63553 / 63554 DEMU Passenger Express

🔍 What Should You Do Next?

  1. Check official notices on the ER website (Kolkata), or Press Releases section for updates.
  2. Monitor rail enthusiast platforms (e.g. IndiaRailInfo forums) for operational data like revised timetables, train numbers, and coaches.
  3. Watch for fare updates via PRS counters or the UTS/NTES apps—post‑2025 guidelines may have reinstituted ordinary fares on some routes.

Final Note

  • Unlike ECoR’s clear disclosure of converted pairs, Eastern Railway has not specified all routes against Railway Board approval in public statements—but IRCTCPortal lists 6 ER train pairs as having been sanctioned for conversion
  • Simultaneously, Indian Railways’ broader policy to eliminate passenger class and replace it with express specials has generated public pushback; fare restoration and reclassifications are ongoing.

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