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Kolkata's Jadavpur Railway Station Upgrade: Mini mart, new passenger facilities planned

August 08, 2026 10:14 am

Jadavpur Railway Station is set for a major upgrade with a mini mart and new passenger facilities. Check the planned amenities and redevelopment details.

Indian Railways takes up 2,455 km of works and surveys to improve Haldia Port connectivity

August 03, 2026 4:02 pm

Haldia Port connectivity will receive a major boost as Indian Railways takes up 2,455 km of works and surveys.

Indian Railways to start train services from Howrah station's new platform 24 on July 27

July 26, 2026 1:58 pm

Howrah Station's new Platform 24 will start handling train services from July 27, boosting capacity at one of India's busiest railway stations.

Murshidabad train accident: Arrested gateman was not drunk, test shows

July 19, 2026 8:16 pm

Probe now focused on why railway crossing gate was left open when a train was approaching

NEET re-exam 2026 on June 21: All local trains on Howrah, Sealdah routes to operate; special services announced

June 20, 2026 3:54 pm

Railways will operate all local train services on the Howrah and Sealdah divisions and run special trains for NEET 2026 re-exam candidates.

Sealdah-Ranaghat AC local to stop at 5 more stations; Diamond Harbour, Canning get special trains

June 14, 2026 3:04 pm

Eastern Railway has announced additional stoppages for the Sealdah-Ranaghat AC local train at five more stations from June 15. The railway has also introduced special EMU services on the Diamond Harbour and Canning routes to ease overcrowding during peak hours.

Eastern Railway plans platform upgrade at Howrah station for 22-24 coach trains

April 26, 2026 1:10 pm

Eastern Railway plans to upgrade platforms at Howrah station to handle 22–24 coach trains. Check project details and expected impact on operations.

‘Bikoshito Bangla’ push: 3 new rail lines to transform connectivity near Bangladesh border

February 01, 2026 12:40 pm

The new rail links near the Bangladesh border in northern Bengal will provide alternative routes for Malda and Aluabari, thereby improving trade.

Gangasagar Mela 2026: Railways to run 18 special local trains daily for pilgrims - Full list, time table

January 08, 2026 9:26 pm

Gangasagar Mela 2026 full timetable, routes, stops: Regarded as the second-largest pilgrimage gathering in the country, the Gangasagar Mela is held at the confluence of the River Ganga and the Bay of Bengal on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Railways restores stoppage of Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat train at this Bihar station

September 07, 2025 2:33 pm

Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express Latest Update: The Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, 2022. The train began its commercial run from January 1, 2023.

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