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Kolkata Local Train Resume Service from 11-11-2025

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ER TO RUN FOUR MORE EMU LOCALS IN LAKSHMIKANTAPUR – KAKDWIP – NAMKHANA SECTION from 01-01-2025

For the convenience of the passengers, Eastern Railway will introduce four new EMU locals in Lakshmikantapur – Kakdwip – Namkhana Section w.e.f. 01.01.2025.

Train No. 34936 DN Lakshmikantapur – Namkhana Local will leave Lakshmikantapur at 23.47 hrs to reach Namkhana at 00:45 hrs (midnight) on the next day and will stop at Udairampur (23:53 hrs), Kulpi (23:57 hrs), Karanjali (00:03 hrs), Nischindapur Market (00:09 hrs) , Nischindapur (00:13 hrs) , Kashinagar (00:21 hrs), Kakdwip (00:26 hrs) & Ukiler Hat ( 00:34 hrs) stations.
Train No. 34935 UP Namkhana – Lakshmikantapur Local will leave Namkhana at 03:05 hrs to reach Lakshmikantapur 04:06 hrs and will stop at Ukiler Hat (03:11 hrs), Kakdwip (03:19 hrs), Kashinagar ( 03:23 hrs), Nischindapur (03:36 hrs), Nischindapur Market(03:39 hrs), Karanjali (03:45 hrs), Kulpi (03:51 hrs) & Udairampur (03:55 hrs) stations.
Train No. 34938 DN Kakdwip – Namkhana Local will leave Kakdwip at 22:57 hrs to reach Namkhana at 23:11 hrs and will stop at Ukiler Hat (23:05 hrs) station.
Train No. 34937 UP Namkhana – Kakdwip Local will leave Namkhana at 04:37 hrs to reach Kakdwip at 04:51 hrs and will stop at Ukiler Hat (04:43 hrs) station.

Moreover, timings of 34981 UP Kakdwip – Lakshmikantapur Local will be revisedw.e.f. 01.01.2025 and will leave Kakdwip at 04:56 hrs to reach Lakshmikantapur at 05:42 hrs .The train will stop at Kashinagar (05:00 hrs), Nischindapur (05:10-11 hrs), Nischindapur Market (05:14 hrs), Karanjali (05:20 hrs), Kulpi (05:26 hrs) & Udairampur (05:30 hrs) stations.

Eastern Railway to restore the EMU local train services from 11-11-2025

RESTORATION OF EMU TRAIN SERVICES IN ER FROM 11.11.2025

Consequent upon the request from Govt. of West Bengal, Eastern Railway will restore suburban train services w.e.f. 11.11.2025 to facilitate communication link of passengers. Resumption of train services will take place in a phased manner. At the outset, it has been planned to restore 413 suburban trains over Sealdah Division and 202 over Howrah Division. Out of 413 trains in the Sealdah Division, 270 will ply on the Sealdah Main/North (including Circular Railway) and 143 in the Sealdah South section.

Out of 270 EMU services in the Sealdah Main/North sections including Circular Railway, 22 trains will run in Sealdah – Krishnanagar section, 24 in Sealdah – Naihati section, 10 in Sealdah – Ranaghat – Lalgola section, 26 in Sealdah – Hasnabad section, 8 in Sealdah – Barasat – Duttapukur section, 14 in Sealdah – Shantipur section, 14 in Sealdah – Kalyani Simanta section, 18 in Sealdah – Barrackpore section, 32 in Sealdah – Dankuni – Baruipara section, 24 in Sealdah – Ranaghat – Gede section, 13 in Sealdah – Ranaghat section, 17 in Ranaghat – Bangaon section, 39 in Sealdah – Bangaon section, 7 in Bangaon/Naihati – Dum Dum Jn. – Majerhat section and 2 trains in Sealdah – B B D Bag section.

Out of 143 trains across Sealdah South section, 27 trains will ply in Sealdah – Komagata Maru Budge Budge section, 21 trains in Sealdah – Lakshmikantapur – Namkhana section, 24 in Sealdah – Diamond Harbour section, 31 in Sealdah – Canning section, 19 in Sealdah – Sonarpur section and 21 trains in Sealdah – Sonarpur – Baruipur section.

In the Howrah Division, out of 202 suburban trains, 38 trains will run in Howrah – Bandel section, 10 in Howrah – Tarakeswar – Arambag – Goghat section, 12 in Howrah – Katwa section, 8 in Bandel – Katwa section, 19 in Howrah – Tarakeswar section, 20 in Howrah – Barddhaman Main line section, 22 in Howrah – Barddhaman Chord line section, 18 in Bandel – Naihati section, 2 in Howrah – Baruipara section, 4 in Howrah – Masagram section, 2 in Howrah – Haripal section, 6 in Howrah – Srirampur section, 2 in Howrah – Pundooah section, 1 in Bandel – Pundooah section, 8 in Barddhaman – Balgona – Katwa section, 4 in Howrah – Chandanpur section, 2 in Howrah – Gurap section, 14 in Howrah – Seoraphuli section, 4 in Howrah – Belur Math section, 4 in Howrah – Singur section and 2 trains in Bandel – Bally section.

Time table of suburban train services resuming w.e.f. 11.11.2025 are available at any Railway station and Eastern Railway website.

Validity of suburban season tickets which have expired due to lockdown will be extended to the extent of days lost, at the booking counters of the concerned stations from 08:00 hrs. of 9.11.2025. Normal journey tickets will be available from booking counters from the day of commencement of EMU train services over ER w.e.f. 11.11.2025.

All the passengers are urged upon to maintain Covid-19 health & hygiene protocol including mandatory use of mask/face cover, sanitizer with keeping of physical distancing as a means of combating the spread of COVID-19.

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South Eastern Railway (SER) to restore the EMU local train services from 11-11-2025 time table, route and frequency

South Eastern Railway (SER) to restore the EMU local train services from 11-11-2025

As per the request of Govt. of West Bengal, it has been bedded by South Eastern Railway to restore its Suburban Train Services in different routes viz., Howrah-Kharagpur-Midnapur, Howrah-Amta. Howrah-Haldia etc. from 11th November 2025 (Wednesday) observing COVID-19 Health & Hygiene Protocols.

The details of Local Train services which are to be restored along with timings at originating and destination stations are given as under:

Initial services which are to be restored w.e.f. 11th November, 2025 (Wednesday) will be of 81 trains (40 in Up direction and 41 in Down direction) having timings and stoppages as per the existing Public Suburban Time Table of 2025-20.

Out of 40 trains in Up direction, 13 trains will run between Howrah-Midnapur, 8 between Howrah-Panskura, 1 between Santragachi-Panskura, 4 between Howrah-Amta, 2 between Howrah-Haldia, 4 between Howrah-Kharagpur, 2 between Howrah-Mecheda, 1 between Shalimar-Mecheda, 2 between Santragachi-Mecheda, 1 between Panskura-Digha, 1 between Mecheda-Digha and 1 between Shalimar-Santragachi.

Out of 41 trains in Down direction, 12 trains will run between Midnapur-Howrah, 8 between Panskura-Howrah, 3 between Mecheda-Howrah, 1 between Howrah-Bagnan, 4 between Amta-Howrah, 5 between Kharagpur-Howrah, 2 between Haldia-Howrah, 1 between Digha-Panskura, 1 between Panskura-Santragachi, 2 between Santragachi-Shalimar, 1 between Digha-Mecheda and 1 between Mecheda-Santragachi.

The daily tickets and season tickets will be available at the booking counters at different stations for the commuters. It has been decided to extend the validity of the season tickets to the extent of days lost during lockdown.

Entry inside the stations and in trains will strictly be maintained as per COVID-19 health protocols. Close liaison with State Authorities and various Railway Departments is being programmed for ensuring social distancing, queue management and prevention of spread of COVID-19.

Use of face mask is mandatory and Railway and State Government will ensure multiple rounds of checking for maintaining of social distancing. Passengers are requested to avail alternate seats observing indication on seats to maintain physical distancing during journey. All coaches will be sanitized regularly.

South Eastern Railway urges all its valued commuters to strictly follow all COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols.

Eastern Railway to restore the EMU local train services from 11-11-2025

RESTORATION OF EMU TRAIN SERVICES IN ER FROM 11.11.2025

Time table of suburban train services resuming w.e.f. 11.11.2025 are available at any Railway station and Eastern Railway website.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the resumption of Kolkata local train services, focusing on the timing, capacity adjustments, and related updates:

Resumption of Kolkata Local Train Services

Initial Resumption Post COVID-19

Date of Resumption: Local train services in West Bengal—including the Kolkata suburban (local) trains—resumed on 11 November 2020, after being suspended in March following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capacity Restrictions: Services restarted with 50% seating capacity, and proposals were made to gradually increase this to 25% of full capacity, adhering to COVID-19 protocols

Post-Resumption Developments

Short-Term Disruptions: In June 2025, there was a brief three-day disruption (June 7–9) in services at Sealdah due to platform extension work and the commissioning of electronic interlocking systems. Services were restored to normal from June 11, 2025
Modernization Offerings: In 2025, Eastern Railway introduced Kolkata’s first AC local EMU rakes:
- First AC rake operated on the Sealdah–Ranaghat route.
- A second AC rake has also arrived and will be deployed on a yet-to-be-decided suburban section.
- New EMU services were expanded on routes such as Sealdah–Diamond Harbour, Barasat–Basirhat, and Dumdum–Bongaon to ease congestion.

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Initial Resume Date	11 November 2025
Capacity at Restart	50% of seating capacity, gradual expansion planned
Temporary Block	June 7–9, 2025 at Sealdah due to infrastructure upgrades
Modern Updates (2025)	Introduction of AC EMU rakes and additional EMU services on suburban routes

TL;DR

Local train services in Kolkata were reinstated on 11 November 2025 after a lockdown-related hiatus, starting with half-capacity operations under strict safety protocols. Since then, enhancements like infrastructure upgrades and AC EMU trains in 2025 have elevated commuter experience.

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