• Moumi Mousumi
• 18 Mar, 2025

Big news for daily commuters.! Starting tomorrow several Bandel local trains will stop running for 16 days. The railway is kicking off a major track maintenance project on the Bandel - Katwa section, causing cancellations from March 19th to April 9th. Here’s everything you need to know about this shake-up.!

Details & Context

The Indian Railways has planned a 16-day track repair spree, affecting the Bandel - Katwa route. From Wednesday March 19th, 2025 to Tuesday April 9th, 2025 multiple local trains will be cancelled to make way for this work. The maintenance will happen during the day, with a three-hour traffic block on the Down Main Line between Dhatrigram and Bandel stations. This means no trains will run on this stretch during those hours, except on Thursdays and Sundays.

Here’s the list of canceled trains

- Bandel to Katwa: Train No. 37749 Bandel - Katwa Local

- Katwa to Bandel: Train No. 37748 Katwa - Bandel Local

If more trains get added to the cancellation list or timings change, the railway will announce it through station speakers. Travellers are urged to listen to these updates to avoid confusion.

Quotes

- “We’re working hard to keep the tracks safe and smooth for everyone,” a railway official said, explaining the need for this maintenance.

- “Please plan ahead and stay updated,” the railway urged passengers through an official notice.

Additional Information

This isn’t the first time trains have been cancelled recently. Last Sunday March 16th several trains in the Howrah Division were halted for similar track work, leaving some passengers stranded despite prior announcements. Before that on Dol Jatra (Holi), Friday the Eastern Railway cancelled 65 EMU local trains in the Howrah Division, mostly morning services. The railway had warned commuters in advance but the cancellations still caused a stir.

The upcoming 16-day shutdown is part of a larger effort to upgrade railway infrastructure in the region. The Bandel - Katwa section, a busy route for daily travellers, needs this upkeep to ensure safer and faster journeys in the future.

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Impact Analysis

These cancellations will hit regular commuters hard, especially those relying on the Bandel - Katwa line for work or school. With no trains for over two weeks (except Thursdays and Sundays), people might turn to buses or other transport which could spike costs and crowd roads. On the flip side, this maintenance promises smoother rides and fewer delays once the work’s done—a win for long-term travel in West Bengal.

For the next 16 days, Bandel local train users will need to brace for some changes. While the cancellations are a hassle, they’re paving the way for better tracks and safer trips ahead. Stay tuned for updates and plan your travel smartly.!

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