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Train Services at Howrah Station Disrupted Following Santragachi Yard Upgrade

Technical glitches from recent remodelling works have caused widespread delays, cancellations, and short-terminations, with normal operations expected to resume by Wednesday.

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Overview

  • The Santragachi Rail Yard upgrade, including a new electronic interlocking system, has led to significant disruptions in train services at Howrah Station.
  • Four express trains, including the Howrah-Purulia Rupashi Bangla SF Express and Digha-Howrah Tamralipta Express, were cancelled on Tuesday and will remain suspended on Wednesday.
  • Several services, such as the Bhanjpur-Shalimar Express, were short-terminated at Kharagpur, with passengers required to adjust their travel plans.
  • At least 14 local trains were cancelled, and long-distance trains, including the Gitanjali Express and SMVT Bengaluru Duronto Express, experienced delays of up to nine hours.
  • South Eastern Railway officials report gradual improvements and expect full restoration of train services by Wednesday, May 21.