West Bengal’s first AC local train commences inaugural run – Check route, speed, stoppages, ticket price

AC local train in Sealdah: Coach composition, Seating capacity, Stoppages

The Sealdah to Ranaghat AC local train has 12 fully air-conditioned coaches of stainless steel body, ensuring a safe, secured and comfortable journey. There is seating accommodation for 1,126 passengers. The train will stop at Chakdah, Kalyani, Kanchrapara, Naihati, Barrackpore, Khardah, Sodepur, Dumdum and Bidhannagar stations en route its journey.

Sealdah to Ranaghat AC local train: Fare, Ticket Price

The fare of Sealdah to Ranaghat AC local train is highly affordable at Rs 120 for the entire stretch and the lowest fare is Rs 35. Additionally, the daily commuters are provided with wide array of ticketing options as they can choose between daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly tickets.

Sealdah to Ranaghat AC EMU train: Commercial run

The commercial run of Sealdah to Ranaghat AC EMU train will commence from Ranaghat on Monday (August 11, 2025).

Sealdah to Ranaghat AC EMU train: Features

The Sealdah-Ranaghat AC EMU rake has several features, such as:

• The train has unique spacious interior and end-to-end vestibule connectivity.
• The entire rake is covered under CCTV surveillance and passengers are provided with talk-back switch to contact Driver/Guard in case of exigency/emergency.
• GPS-enabled LED display system facilitates commuters with real-time information and announcements.
• All the coaches are fitted with double-sealed glass windows to provide panoramic views for passengers sitting in total comfort.
• All the doors of this AC Rake are electrically operated sliding one which will be opened only after reaching destination stations making the service most safe and efficient.
• The elegant looking AC EMU Rake will roam between Sealdah and Ranaghat during morning and evening peak hours to facilitate office goers, school children, businesspersons and other professionals with a safe, cosy and fast mode of transportation.