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KOLKATA | 13 NOVEMBER 2026
To ensure smooth train operations, passenger safety, and effective crowd management during the Jagadhatri Puja celebrations at Chandannagar and adjoining areas, Eastern Railway has put in place comprehensive operational arrangements from November 14 to November 20, 2026. Under the guidance of Ms. Gitika Pandey, General Manager, Eastern Railway, the administration will run 129 EMU special trips alongside regular services and heightened security measures to handle the anticipated festive rush.
In addition to the 160 daily scheduled EMU trips between Howrah (HWH) and Bandel (BDC), Eastern Railway will operate 129 special EMU trips between the intervening nights of November 13/14 and November 19/20, 2026, comprising 12 special trips per day on November 13/14 and November 19/20, and 21 special trips daily from November 14/15 to November 18/19. Furthermore, Howrah Division will run EMU suburban train services as per regular weekday schedules up to 15:00 hours on an originating basis during the festive period to clear extra passenger rush. Train No. 36087 (Howrah–Masagram EMU Local, departing Howrah at 19:30 hrs) will be extended up to Barddhaman (BWN), while trains 63501, 53002, and 37924 will be provided additional stoppages at all stations en route between Bandel and Howrah. To manage any sudden surge in passengers, two EMU scratch rakes will be kept ready at Bandel and Howrah, with one operating between Howrah and Bandel and the other utilized between Bandel and Rishra as required.
In the Sealdah Division, one pair of Jagadhatri Puja special trains will run on the intervening nights of November 17/18 and November 18/19, 2026, departing Ranaghat (RHA) at 23:45 hrs and arriving at Krishnanagar City (KNJ) at 00:17 hrs in the UP direction, and departing Krishnanagar City (KNJ) at 00:30 hrs to arrive at Ranaghat (RHA) at 01:05 hrs in the DN direction.
For passenger safety and crowd control across major stations, particularly Chandannagar (CGR) and Mankundu (MUU), maximum CCTV cameras have been provided to monitor passenger circulation areas, supported by clear passenger information signage and fully functional Public Address Systems making frequent announcements on train services, platform occupancy, and safety. Continuous joint monitoring of platforms, Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), booking offices, and circulating areas will be carried out by the Commercial, Operating, and RPF departments to implement crowd-regulating measures whenever needed. In the Bally–Bandel section, train movements will be regulated in the UP and Reverse directions from 16:00 hrs to 07:00 hrs, and in the DN and Reverse directions from 07:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs.
To ensure prompt emergency response and commuter comfort, “May I Help You” counters, Medical Assistance Booths, standby ambulance services, and adequate serviceable fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment have been stationed at both Chandannagar and Mankundu stations. Mobile gangs comprising staff from TRD, S&T, EMU Maintenance, Engineering (P.Way), Mechanical, and RPF will be strategically positioned at vulnerable locations between Bally (BLY) and Bandel (BDC) to attend to any operational exigencies promptly, while intensive housekeeping with additional cleaning staff and resources will keep station premises, circulating areas, FOBs, toilets, and platforms hygienic.
Speaking on the arrangements, Shri Shibram Majhi, Chief Public Relations Officer, Eastern Railway, stated, “Eastern Railway is fully committed to providing a safe, seamless, and comfortable travel experience for every devotee and commuter during the Jagadhatri Puja festivities.”
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