On the occasion of Holi, several local trains in the Howrah division have been cancelled, leaving daily commuters facing unexpected travel disruptions. A total of 65 trains, both up and down routes will remain suspended on Holi day. Let’s break down the affected routes and trains.

Details & Context

The Eastern Railway has announced that due to Holi celebrations, multiple local trains will not operate on Friday. This will affect major routes including Howrah - Bardhaman (Main Line and Cord Line), Howrah - Bandel, Howrah - Sheoraphuli, Howrah - Tarakeswar, Naihati - Bandel, Howrah - Serampore and Bardhaman - Katwa.

Here’s the full list of cancelled trains by route

Quotes:

A railway official stated,

“To ensure safety and accommodate Holi celebrations, we’ve decided to cancel certain trains. We regret the inconvenience caused to passengers.”

Additional Information

Apart from Holi, Eastern Railway has also planned a Mega Traffic Block in the Kharagpur Division from April 30th due to yard remodelling at Santragachi. This will affect 212 local trains and 64 mail/express trains from May 2nd to May 18th.

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Impact Analysis

- Passenger Discomfort: Commuters will face severe travel issues due to cancelled trains and overcrowded alternatives.

- Rising Temperatures: April heat will worsen the situation for daily passengers.

- Long-Term Effects: The upcoming traffic block in May will further disrupt daily travel schedules.

The cancellation of multiple trains on Holi and the upcoming traffic blocks in May will undoubtedly create challenges for passengers. The Eastern Railway urges everyone to check train schedules in advance and plan their journeys accordingly.

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