Record rainfall paralyses city’s transport system
A record rainfall which was the third highest in September since 1978, paralysed the transport system of Kolkata today.
A record rainfall which was the third highest in September since 1978, paralysed the transport system of Kolkata today.
If all goes as anticipated, Sealdah Division could roll out air-conditioned local EMU trains in two more lines soon.
The Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway has upgraded the Naihati Carriage and Wagon (C and W) depot which plays a crucial role in maintaining safety, reliability and efficiency of train operations of Sealdah division by ensuring faster wagon Routine Overhauling (ROH).
Aiming to decongest station premises, authorities of Sealdah Division are exploring options to ease out the visitors flow at Sealdah station with a new entry/exit gate coupled with a subway.
In an intensive drive against ticketless journeys, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway detected 1,830 cases across its stations on a single day.
The Eastern Railway is to take traffic and power blocks for four hours on six days including two days in the month of July and four days in August.
About 200 staff will be inducted in various departments of the Green Line. Of the total, around 120 staff will be hired in the traffic department alone.
The 2.3-km stretch of the upcoming Metro had received the crucial safety clearance from the commissioner of railway safety in the month of March to june.
In the absence of public buses, the passengers of trains will be able to avail taxis and online app cabs.
The resuming trains will |have both AC & Non AC classes and General Coach with reserved seats.
