Introduction of new trains – Eastern Railway
Two DEMU Passenger trains have been introduced between Azimganj and Nimtita 5 days a week. Three pairs of local trains – Tarakeswer-Arambagh, Bandel-Katwa and Ranaghat-Gede have been newly introduced on passenger demand utilizing lie over of EMU rakes.
Four EMU services have been introduced between Sonarpur – Mathurapur Road, Mathurapur Road – Baruipur, Baruipur – Diamond Harbour and Diamond Harbour- Sonarpur.Similarly, 2 local trains presently running as special services between Ranaghat-Bongaon and Sealdah-Sonarpur have been introduced on a regular measure.
Extension of 2 pairs of Howrah-Singur and Howrah-Haripal upto Tarakeswar has also been made permanent.
Here’s what I’ve gathered regarding the introduction of new trains—specifically 2 DEMU, 4 EMU, and 3 pairs of local trains—by Eastern Railway, based on official IRCTC and railway sources circa September 2025:
New Train Introductions by Eastern Railway (circa Sept 2015)
According to an IRCTC portal announcement:
- 2 DEMU passenger trains were launched between Azimganj and Nimtita, operating five days a week
- 4 EMU services were introduced on these suburban stretches:
- Sonarpur ↔ Mathurapur Road
- Mathurapur Road ↔ Baruipur
- Baruipur ↔ Diamond Harbour
- Diamond Harbour ↔ Sonarpur
- 3 pairs of local trains were brought into service between the following pairs:
- Tarakeswar ↔ Arambagh
- Bandel ↔ Katwa
- Ranaghat ↔ Gede
Additionally:
- 2 local train routes, earlier operated as special services—Ranaghat–Bongaon and Sealdah–Sonarpur—were made regular
- Two pairs of Howrah–Singur and Howrah–Haripal local services were extended up to Tarakeswar, making the routes permanent.
This summary reflects the major expansions introduced around late 2015.
Visual Summary
| Category | Routes Introduced / Modified |
|---|---|
| DEMU Passenger Trains | Azimganj ↔ Nimtita (5 days a week) |
| EMU Services (4) | Sonarpur–Mathurapur Rd • Mathurapur Rd–Baruipur • Baruipur–Diamond Harbour • Diamond Harbour–Sonarpur |
| Local Trains (3 pairs) | Tarakeswar–Arambagh • Bandel–Katwa • Ranaghat–Gede |
| Specials Made Regular | Ranaghat–Bongaon • Sealdah–Sonarpur |
| Route Extensions | Howrah–Singur → Tarakeswar; Howrah–Haripal → Tarakeswar |
If you’re looking for recent or future additions—such as DEMU/EMU expansions as of 2025–2025—or want updates on service extensions, fleet upgrades, or modernizations (like AC EMUs), I can look up the latest Eastern Railway bulletins for you—just let me know!