Kolkata Suburban Railway#Sealdah South lines

{{see also|East Indian Railway Company|Bengal Nagpur Railway|Eastern Bengal Railway}}

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The Kolkata Suburban Railway is an offshoot of the second passenger railway to be built by the British in India.{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Early Days – 1|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html|access-date=2020-09-04|website=www.irfca.org}} The first train ran between Howrah and Hooghly stations on 15 August 1854 and was operated by the East Indian Railway (EIR). Regular services on the {{Convert|38.6|km|mi|abbr=on}} line were introduced on the same day, with stops at Bally, Serampore and Chandannagore stations.{{Cite web|date=5 May 2012|title=Historical perspective – the first journey|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,291,354|access-date=18 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}} The broad gauge Sheoraphuli–Tarakeswar branch line was opened by the Tarkessur Railway Company on 1 January 1885.

In 1951, all the railway companies, zone and divisions were integrated and recategorized. This led to the formation of the Eastern Railway (ER) and South Eastern Railway (SER) zones. These zones of Indian Railways currently operate the Kolkata Suburban Railway.{{Cite web|title=BNR history|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1427346652869-BNR%20history.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517093031/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1427346652869-BNR%20history.pdf|archive-date=17 May 2018|access-date=18 June 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}

{{Main|Eastern Railway zone}}

The Eastern Railway zone was formed on 14 April, 1952, by the amalgamation of the East Indian Railway Company and the entire Bengal – Nagpur Railway (later it formed the SER). It has four divisions; Howrah and Sealdah divisions operate the system. The Sealdah division was part of the Eastern Bengal Railway before the recategorisation.{{Cite web|date=9 January 2020|title=Sealdah Division – an overview|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,442,452|access-date=19 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}{{Cite web|date=11 May 2020|title=Eastern Railway – A brief profile|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1|access-date=19 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}} Howrah division is the oldest in the ER zone.{{Cite web|date=18 June 2020|title=Welcome to Howrah Division|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,441|access-date=19 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}

On 1 February, 1957, the EMU services were introduced on the Howrah – Seoraphuli section of the Howrah division. Howrah–Sheoraphuli–Tarakeswar line was electrified in 1957–58. In 1963, services were gradually extended to Bandel and then Barddhaman and in 1964 on the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway were introduced on the Sealdah – Ranaghat route.[https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-mu.html Multiple Units (EMU/DMU) and other self-propelled vehicles], irfca.org,28 November 2018[http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1383718660467-new%20EMU.pdf History of EMU on Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway], South Eastern Railway, 27 November 2018 In 1968, the Howrah – Barddhaman main and chord line was totally converted to {{25 kV 50 Hz}} power supply from a 3000 V DC power supply, whereas the Sealdah – Ranaghat line was electrified as 25 kV 50 Hz AC from the beginning.[http://www.core.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,294,302,530 History of Electrification], core.indianrailways.gov.in, 29 November 2018{{Cite web|date=12 May 2020|title=Important Landmarks of Indian Railways Electrification|url=https://core.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,294,302,531|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618125635/https://core.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,294,302,531|archive-date=18 June 2020|access-date=19 June 2020|website=core.indianrailways.gov.in}}

{{Main|South Eastern Railway zone}}

The Bengal Nagpur Railway (BNR) Company was incorporated in 1887 to take over from the Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway (NCR) and to convert the line to broad gauge. The work was completed in 1888. The extension of the main line from Nagpur to Asansol was completed by 1891. Later, it formed the Eastern Railway zone. On 1 August, 1955, the former Bengal Nagpur Railway portion was separated and a new zone, the South Eastern Railway (SER), came into existence.Rao, M.A. (1988). Indian Railways, New Delhi: National Book Trust, p. 28 The SER comprises four divisions, and Kharagpur is the only division to operate the suburban railway.

In the SER zone, EMU service made its maiden run on 1 May, 1968 between Howrah – Mecheda of the Kharagpur division, and on 1 February, 1969, EMU services were extended to Kharagpur. Gradually the services were extended to eight other lines by 2003.{{Cite web|date=2 May 2018|title=SER observes golden jubilee celebrations for successful completion of 50 years of EMU services|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2505&id=0,4,423|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225184657/http://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=2505&id=0,4,423|archive-date=25 February 2019|access-date=18 June 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}} The system under this zone was completely electrified by 1968 as 25 kV 50 Hz AC from the beginning.

{{Main|List of Kolkata Suburban Railway stations}}

Kolkata is the smallest of India's six A-1 cities in terms of area.{{Cite web|title=Basic Statistics of Kolkata|url=https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/jsp/KolkataStatistics.jsp|access-date=21 Sep 2020|website=kmcgov.in}} However, the Kolkata Suburban Railway is the largest suburban railway network in India by track length and number of stations.{{Cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Sonal|date=2018-12-11|title=Suburban rail systems in India: Can Bengaluru take a leaf from their books?|url=https://citizenmatters.in/suburban-local-trains-india-cities-mumbai-kolkata-bengaluru-8198|access-date=2020-09-21|website=Citizen Matters|language=en-GB}} The overall track length is {{Convert|1501|km|mi|abbr=on}} and has 458 stations.{{Cite web|title=10 Suburban Rail Service of India's Major Cities|url=http://www.walkthroughindia.com/walkthroughs/trains/10-suburban-rail-service-indias-major-cities/|access-date=2020-09-06|language=en-US}} The system is operated by two zonal divisions (under Indian Railways), Eastern Railways (ER) and South Eastern Railways (SER). The fast commuter rail corridors on Eastern Railway as well as South Eastern Railway are shared with long-distance and freight trains, while inner suburban services operate on exclusive parallel tracks. SER operates the South Eastern Line and ER operates the Eastern Line, Circular Line, Chord link Line as well as the Sealdah South lines.[http://indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf Survey on Kolkata Suburban Railway] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222211115/http://indiansss.org/pdf/pdfset-8/issueset-9/Art_017.pdf|date=22 December 2018}}, indiansss.org, 1 January 2013{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Route Map – Suburban Sections (1)|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-map-suburban.html|access-date=2020-06-26|website=www.irfca.org}}{{Cite web|date=18 July 2019|title=The system map of Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,702,705|access-date=26 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}{{Cite web|date=18 July 2019|title=The system map of Howrah Division of Eastern Railway|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,1,702,706|access-date=26 Jun 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}{{Cite web|date=20 Aug 2019|title=System Map|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1566281138424-1566279726954-SYSTEM%20MAP.jpg|access-date=26 June 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}{{Cite web|title=Kolkata Local Train Map|url=https://erail.in/|access-date=2020-07-05|website=erail.in|language=en}}

Junction stations are marked in bold

{{main|South Eastern line (Kolkata Suburban Railway)}}

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File:Kharagpur Railway Station 1.JPG]]The South Eastern line in Kolkata consists of three major corridors, which divide into two branches as they run into the suburban satellite towns. Two corridors—one local and the other through—follow the South Eastern Railway and run from Howrah Junction to Midnapore, a distance of {{convert|128|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The mainline bifurcates (splits) into two branch lines—the Panskura–Haldia line at Panskura Junction {{convert|69|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the south-east—and the Santragachi–Amta line at Santragachi Junction {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the north. These corridors constitute the 'main' South Eastern line. In this section, the Howrah – Santragachi section has quadruple line, where first track is mainly for up train shunting up-to Santragachhi along with some suburban trains, second track is for both up suburban and express trains, third track is mainly for down train shunting from Santragachhi along with some suburban and express trains, and the fourth and final track is for both down suburban and express trains. From Santragachhi to Kharagpur has triple line, where one track for up trains, another track for both up and down trains, and final track for down trains. All tracks are used by both suburban and express trains.The South Eastern line also includes two branch lines, {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} and {{convert|94|km|mi|abbr=on}}, connecting Santragachi with Shalimar and Tamluk to Digha, respectively. The Midnapore and Haldia branches are double line, whereas Amta and Digha branches are single line.

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The South Eastern line has one interchange station with the Eastern Line at Howrah Junction. Rolling stock consists of a fleet of AC EMUs. The major car sheds on this line are at Kharagpur, Tikiapara, and Panskura.{{Cite web|date=May 2012|title=Carriage and Wagon – Howrah Division|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1336385288075-C&W%20HWH%20OVER%20VIEW%20MAY%2712.pdf|access-date=4 July 2020}}{{Cite web|title=Execution of work for extension of EMU car shed ~ at Panskura & development of infrastructure for maintenance of 3 phase emu rakes at Tikiapara emu car shed and up-gradation of sick line at Haldia|url=https://www.tendertiger.co.in/viewtenderdetail.aspx?SrNo=36003111&tendertype=9d09819bf4266dce2eviL&Year=2018&tenders+Trolley+Shed|access-date=5 July 2020|website=www.tendertiger.co.in}}

On 6 September 2009, then Railway Minister, Mamata Banerjee announced the introduction of Ladies Special local trains, namely Matribhumi (i.e. motherland), in the Kolkata suburban section. The first local Matribhumi Special local ran from Howrah to Kharagpur.{{Cite web|title=Mamata language gift at iftar|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/mamata-language-gift-at-iftar/cid/597437|access-date=22 June 2020|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Aboard Matribhoomi Local, 'Manned' Entirely by Women|url=https://thewire.in/women/aboard-matribhoomi-local-manned-entirely-by-women|access-date=17 June 2020|website=The Wire}}

{{main|Eastern line (Kolkata Suburban Railway)}}

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The Eastern line in Kolkata, the largest network of the Kolkata Suburban Railway, consists of two divisions—Howrah and Sealdah divisions (named after their respective terminals)—which serve both sides of the Hooghly River.

In the Howrah division of the Eastern line, there are five corridors, which also bifurcates and runs into the northwestern suburbs. The first two corridors are the {{convert|107|km|mi|abbr=on}} Howrah–Bardhaman main line and the {{convert|94|km|mi|abbr=on}} chord line. In this section, the Howrah – Bally section has quintuple line, where first and second tracks are for up and down trains for chord line, third track for up trains, fourth track for both up and down trains, and final track for down trains. From Bally to Shaktigarh has triple line, where one track for up trains, another track for both up and down train, and the third and final track for down trains. On Chord line, from Bally to Dankuni has triple line, where one track for up trains, another track for both up and down trains, and final track for down trains. From Dankuni to Shaktigarh has quadruple line up-to Chandanpur, and the rest of the portion is triple line where the fourth track is under construction. All tracks are used by both suburban and express trains. On these two corridors, the small Belur Math branch splits at Liluah, however unlike down trains, up trains of this branch does not touch Liluah station. On these two corridors, the Howrah–Tarakeswar branch line bifurcates at {{rws|Seoraphuli Junction}} and terminates at Tarakeswar with a length of {{convert|39|km|mi|abbr=on}} crossing over the chord line at {{rws|Kamarkundu}}. Kamarkundu now this line has been extended to Bishnupur from Tarakeswar, under Tarakeswar - Bishnupur rail project. However through running from Tarakeshwar to Bishnupur is still not possible for a long gap between Goghat and Maynapur due to some land acquisition problem. After the gap, the line is running between Maynapur to Bishnupur, but due to not possibility of supplying Eastern Railway EMU rakes, that section is presently served by only one MEMU rake of South Eastern Railway. The Bandel–Katwa line bifurcates at Bandel Jn with a length of {{convert|105|km|mi|abbr=on}}; the Bardhaman–Katwa branch line, which was originally a narrow gauge line and later converted to broad gauge, bifurcates at Bardhaman Jn with a length of {{convert|53|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The Bandel - Katwa and Tarakeshwar branches are double line, whereas Belur Math, Barddhaman - Katwa and Goghat (with the isolated Bishnupur) branches are single line.

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On the other side of the river, the Sealdah division of the Eastern line has seven corridors, splitting into branch lines to serve the northeastern suburbs. The Sealdah–Gede line, considered to be mainline, terminates in {{rws|Gede}}, a small town on the India–Bangladesh Border with a length of {{convert|116|km|mi|abbr=on}}. In this section, the Sealdah – Naihati section has quadruple line, where first and second tracks are exclusively for up and down suburban trains, whereas third and fourth tracks are for both up and down suburban and express trains. From Naihati to Kalyani has triple line, where first and second tracks are exclusively for up and down suburban trains, and final track is for both up and down suburban and express trains. Rest of this section is double line. On this corridor, the first branch line bifurcates from {{rws|Dum Dum Junction}} terminating at Bangaon Junction with a length of {{convert|70|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The second branch line bifurcates at {{rws|Ranaghat Junction}} terminating at {{rws|Bangaon Junction}} with a length of {{convert|33|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The third branch line bifurcates at Ranaghat Junction terminating at {{rws|Krishnanagar City Junction}} passing through {{rws|Kalinarayanpur Junction}} and {{rws|Shantipur Junction||Shantipur}} with a length of {{convert|35|km|mi|abbr=on}} or by bypassing Shantipur, passing only through Kalinarayanpur with a length of {{convert|26|km|mi|abbr=on}}. And also there is an extension of the third branch line which starts from {{rws|Krishnanagar City Junction}} to {{rws|Lalgola}} with a line length of {{convert|127|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The fourth branch line bifurcates at {{rws|Kalyani||Kalyani Junction}} terminating at {{rws|Kalyani Simanta}} with a line length of {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The fifth branch line bifurcates at Dumdum Junction and terminating at Bangaon Junction, another small town on the India–Bangladesh Border with a length of 69 km (73 mi). In this branch, another branch line splits from {{rws|Barasat Junction}} terminating at {{rws|Hasnabad}} with a line length of {{convert|53|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The Eastern line also includes a connection from {{rws|Bandel Junction}} to {{rws|Naihati Junction}} with a length of {{convert|8|km|mi|abbr=on}} which is an important link between the Howrah and Sealdah divisions.

The major car sheds (depots) on this line are at Bamangachhi (Howrah) and Bandel on the Howrah division and at Narkeldanga (Sealdah), Barasat and Ranaghat in the Sealdah division.{{Cite web|date=2 July 2020|title=TRS Overview|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,6,442,462,468|access-date=5 Jul 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}

The first Matribhumi local of Sealdah division started in October 2018; it was the first all-women passenger train in Indian Railway history. It had female motormen, guards, and security personnel.{{Cite news|last=Sen|first=Priyadarshini|date=2018-11-19|title=How women who 'man' Kolkata's Matribhoomi local train defy patriarchy|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/how-women-who-man-kolkata-s-matribhoomi-local-train-defy-patriarchy-118111900076_1.html|access-date=5 July 2020}} On 24 August 2015, train services were halted between the Barasat and Bangaon line after a protest by a group of passengers obstructed movement of the trains. They demanded that male passengers be allowed to travel on the Matribhumi ladies special trains. This occurred when Eastern Railway withdrew the decision to allow male passengers to travel on Matribhumi local.{{Cite web|date=24 Aug 2015|title=Train Service in Barasat-Bangaon Section Hit After Protest|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/train-service-in-barasat-bangaon-section-hit-after-protest-1210385|access-date=22 June 2020|website=NDTV.com}}

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The Circular Railway corridor almost encircles the inner city neighbourhoods of Kolkata. At a length of {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}} with 20 stations, this line is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division. The line is completely single-tracked, with an elevated section between Princepghat and Majherhat through Kolkata port area. It also passes through Kolkata Railway Station, the third terminal at Kolkata city. Running by the side of the Hooghly River from Bagbazar to Princepghat, it joins and runs parallel to the Sealdah South tracks after Majerhat and elevates at Park Circus in order to bypass Sealdah (which is a terminal station). After bypassing Sealdah, it rejoins the mainline at Bidhannagar Road and again terminating at Dum Dum Jn. The line is also known as Chakra Rail.

The circular line is a point of interest for tourists. As it runs under Rabindra Setu, Vidyasagar Setu and runs parallel to the Hooghly River, connecting multiple tourist places and ghats it provides access to a scenic view for daily commuters and visitors.{{Cite web|date=30 December 2016|title=Running Across The 'City Of Joy', Chakra Rail Is A Joyride For Daily Commuters & Visitors|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/travel/running-across-the-city-of-joy-chakra-rail-is-a-joyride-for-daily-commuters-visitors-268221.html|access-date=17 April 2020|website=indiatimes.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Tanya|title=Have You Been On Kolkata's Circular Railway Yet? {{!}} LBB|url=https://lbb.in/kolkata/chakra-rail/|access-date=2020-06-27|website=LBB, Kolkata|language=en}} Many trains form suburban towns enter this section, encircle the city and exit to suburban towns again, bypassing the saturated Sealdah Railway Station.

{{main|Sealdah South lines}}

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The Sealdah South line is an important link to Sundarbans in West Bengal from Kolkata. It is also part of the Eastern Railway. This south section is exclusively for suburban train, and no express trains run in this section. Except the Lakshmikantapur – Namkhana section, rest of the lines are completely double line. This line has four corridors, and bifurcates as branch lines linking the southern suburbs to Kolkata. The main line starts at Sealdah terminating at Namkhana railway station with a length of {{convert|110|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The main line is double-tracked until Lakshmikantapur railway station and single-tracked from Lakshmikantapur to Namkhana. The first branch line of this corridor starts at Ballygunge Junction terminating at Budge Budge railway station with a length of {{convert|19|km|mi|abbr=on}}. A second branch line starts at Sonarpur Junction terminating at Canning with a length of {{convert|29|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The third branch line starts at Baruipur Junction railway station terminating at Diamond Harbour railway station with the length of {{convert|35|km|mi|abbr=on}}. This line has a sole depot at Sonarpur.

File:Kolkata metro orange line over south line.jpgThis line has three interchange stations, at Majerhat and Park Circus with Circular Railway and at Sealdah for Eastern line. Kolkata metro Blue Line and Orange Line meet with this line at New Garia station and smooth interchange facility available.

{{main|Chord link line (Kolkata Suburban Railway)}}

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The Chord link line connects Sealdah to Dankuni Junction on the Howrah–Barddhaman Chord. This line splits from the main line at Dumdum Junction. This is fully double line and used by both suburban and express trains. This line plays an important role in connecting the Sealdah Division's mainline with the Howrah–Bardhaman chord, which is primarily used by freight and passenger trains heading towards North India(The Howrah–Bardhaman chord is part of the Howrah–Delhi mainline and the Grand Chord). The Chord link crosses the Hooghly River on the Vivekananda Setu road-rail bridge.

This corridor has a famous tourist spot, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, where Ramakrishna Paramhansa served as a priest. It also includes the road-cum-rail bridge, Vivekananda Setu, also known as the Bally Bridge.{{Cite web|title=Roadmap|url=http://www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org/roadmap.html|access-date=2020-07-05|website=www.dakshineswarkalitemple.org}}{{Cite web|title=Bally Bridge|url=https://www.expedia.co.in/Bally-Bridge-Dakshineswar.d6106968.Attraction|access-date=5 Jul 2020|website=expedia.co.in}}

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It has three interchange stations. Interchange is possible at Dum Dum Junction for the Eastern line (Sealdah–Gede mainline), at Dankuni Junction for the Eastern line (Howrah–Barddhaman Chord) and at Bally Halt (lying above Bally station) for the Eastern Line (Howrah–Barddhaman mainline).Kolkata metro Blue Line runs parallel to this line between Dumdum and Dakshineshwar, and has interchange facilities at Dum Dum, Baranagar and Dakshineswhar stations.{{Cite web|title=Mamata lays foundation for Dum Dum-Dakshineswar Metro – Indian Express|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/mamata-lays-foundation-for-dum-dumdakshineswar-metro/562722/|access-date=2020-07-05|website=archive.indianexpress.com}}

A new line is under construction between Amta and Bagnan with a length of {{convert|16|km|mi|abbr=on}} under the jurisdiction of the South Eastern Railway sanctioned in 2010–11. Another line is in progress between Masalandpur and Swarupnagar of 12.30 km, contract work has been awarded to RITES for soil testing. Another new line is in progress between the Dakshinbari and Tarakeswar with joint work by the ER and SER.{{Cite web|date=20 July 2011|title=Upcoming projects in South Eastern Railway as per CAO (Con)'s MCDO|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in//view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,412,753,764|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130080912/https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,412,753,764|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 November 2020|access-date=19 June 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}

On the southern part of the Eastern Railways side, there is an expansion of the line between Canning and Jharkhali with a length of {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The second expansion is at Kakdwip railway station and Budhakhali with a length of {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}}. It extends to Sagar Island on the Hooghly River delta.{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Jayanta|date=23 Jun 2011|title=Land reclaim for Sagar port soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Land-reclaim-for-Sagar-port-soon/articleshow/8956824.cms|access-date=10 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} The island can only be reached by boat; expansion of this line is a boon for the people of island providing better connectivity. The third expansion is at Namkhana and Bakkhali with a length of {{convert|31|km|mi|abbr=on}}, and a fourth expansion between Kulpi railway station and Bahrarat with a length of {{convert|38|km|mi|abbr=on}}.[http://www.er.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1425364489081-Brief%20Status%20of%20Projects-Feb-15.pdf New Projects], Eastern Railway, 29 November 2018 However, due to land acquisition and political problems, although the projects are not officially dead, but progress is very very slow.

Three types of local train services are operated. They are normal locals, trains which stop at every station; galloping locals, these trains have limited stops and skip the smaller stations;{{Cite web|title=[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: Railway Operations – I|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-ops.html|access-date=2020-06-18|website=www.irfca.org}} and women-only trains known as Matribhoomi local.{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Jayanta|date=6 Oct 2018|title=First all-women train chugs out of Sealdah {{!}} Kolkata News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/first-all-women-train-chugs-out-of-sealdah/articleshow/66093696.cms|access-date=17 April 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) are responsible for the security of Kolkata Suburban Railway.{{Cite web|date=24 June 2014|title=Railway Protection Force|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,416|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124183855/https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,2,416|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 November 2020|access-date=26 Jun 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}} The major stations in Kolkata also have closed-circuit cameras.{{Cite web|date=5 May 2020|title=Role of Signal and Telecommunication Department|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,6,442,462,476|access-date=26 Jun 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}

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There are three travel classes:

1. Class II: These are regular compartments, where anyone can travel. The last rows on both ends of the compartment are reserved for physically challenged and senior citizens.
2. Class L: These compartments are exclusively reserved for women. Men are not allowed in them. The second compartment from both ends is for ladies.
3. Vendor: These are for vendors to transport heavy goods and luggage. The compartments have seats along the walls and are made to haul goods. The third compartment from both ends is for vendors.{{Cite web|date=31 Jan 2020|title=Utilisation of suburban railways|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/Freight_Marketing_2020/FMC%20No_%2002%20of%202020.pdf|access-date=5 Jul 2020|website=indianrailways.gov.in}}
4. Divyangjan: These compartments are the first compartments on both sides, where some seats are reserved for senior citizens, physically disabled people and the patients.
5. Unlike Hyderabad and Chennai suburban railway, Kolkata suburban railway has not Class I coaches, although these were in past but later removed.

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During 2010–11, there was an average of 1,275 trains per day. The average passenger capacity per rake was 6,207. In 2014–15, the average number of trains was 1,511 with an average passenger capacity per rake of 4,141. In the last five years, there was an increase of three percent in the average number of trains per day and reduction of eight percent in the average number of passengers per rake. The number of passengers carried in 2013–14 was {{Crore|115}} and in 2014–15 was {{Crore|112}}—a reduction of three percent in total trips. The daily ridership as of 2017–18 is {{Lakh|35|r=}}.[https://cag.gov.in/sites/default/files/audit_report_files/Union_Railways_Suburban_Train_Services_Report_14_2016.pdf CAG report on Suburban Rail Performance],cag.gov.in, 30 November 2018{{Cite web|date=2 Feb 2018|title=Budget bypasses Kolkata suburban rail network {{!}} Kolkata News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/budget-bypasses-kolkata-suburban-rail-network/articleshow/62749066.cms|access-date=5 July 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

In the 2013 Railway Budget, the Railway Board increased the Kolkata suburban ticket fare by eight paise per kilometre, although the railway ministry has hiked it by two paise per kilometre. The number of slabs has also been reduced to four—{{INRConvert|5|}}, {{INRConvert|10|}}, {{INRConvert|15|}} and {{INRConvert|20|}}—from the eight slabs earlier. Also, ticket denominations have been rounded off to multiples of {{INRConvert|5|}}. As per the revised slab, a person travelling up to {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} will have to pay {{INRConvert|5|}}, between {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} and {{convert|45|km|mi|abbr=on}} {{INRConvert|10|}}, between {{convert|46|km|mi|abbr=on}} and {{convert|70|km|mi|abbr=on}} {{INRConvert|15|}}, and between {{convert|71|km|mi|abbr=on}} and {{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}} {{INRConvert|20|}}. One can buy a monthly, quarterly or season ticket if commuting regularly on a particular route. This allows unlimited rides on that route. Season tickets are the most cost-effective and time-efficient option for regular commuters.[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/Comm-cir-2k13/Explanatory_Note_and_FareTable.pdf Explanatory Note and Faretable], indianrailways.gov.in, 1 January 2013{{Cite web|title=Suburban Fare Chart -Indian Railways|url=https://erail.in/downloads/FareSuburban2012.htm|access-date=5 July 2020|website=erail.in}}

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Kolkata Suburban Railway uses a proof-of-payment fare collection system. Tickets can be bought for a single journey (one way) or a return journey. Travelling without a valid ticket is an offence and if caught can result in a penalty. As per the Indian Railway Report, in 2016–17, the Eastern Railway and the South Eastern Railway generated {{INRConvert|539.8|m}} through penalties imposed on ticketless and irregular travelers, an increase from 2013 to 2014 with {{INRConvert|112|m}}.[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/stat_econ/IRSP_2015-16/IR_Statistical_Statements_BI/12.pdf Report of Indian Railway], Indian Railways, 6 April 2017

Offline tickets can be bought from the unreserved ticket counters present at every station and Cash/Smart Card operated Ticket Vending Machines (CoTVM) and Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) installed in most of the stations.{{Cite web|date=6 April 2018|title=Citizen’s charter for passenger services|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?fontColor=black&backgroundColor=LIGHTSTEELBLUE&lang=0&id=0,5,2062|access-date=19 April 2020|website=South Eastern Railway}} One can issue online tickets using the UTSOnMobile app.{{Cite web|title=UTS mobile ticketing|url=https://www.utsonmobile.indianrail.gov.in/RDS/login?2|access-date=29 Jun 2020|website=utsonmobile}}{{Cite web|date=2016-02-11|title=Indian Railways Launches 'utsonmobile' App for Paperless Unreserved Ticket Booking|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/45842/utsonmobile-app-for-paperless-unreserved-tickets/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Better India|language=en-US}}

Earlier there were also Cash operated Ticket Vending Machines (CoTVM) which also could operate by smart cards, but due to frequent malfunction it has later withdrawn from service.

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Some routes do not have any regular EMU services and therefore bypass the Kolkata Suburban Railway Network. To connect people on these routes, passenger trains run to help transport people from small towns and villages to the Kolkata Metropolitan Area and vice versa. There are two routes that bypass the Kolkata Suburban Railway and are not connected to any other network. The first route is from Tamluk to Digha, which is under the jurisdiction of South Eastern Railway with a length of {{convert|94|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The second route is from Krishnanagar City Junction to Lalgola, which is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway with a length of {{convert|128|km|mi|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|date=29 September 2015|title=M/SER releases new public time table October – 2015 issue|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=985&did=1443526720337F751B9FB511D5AE5F402F22FDCA5E793.web91|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215171730/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,423&dcd=985&did=1443526720337F751B9FB511D5AE5F402F22FDCA5E793.web91|archive-date=15 December 2018|access-date=22 June 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}{{Cite web|date=29 Sep 2015|title=New time table for eastern zone published|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=643&id=0,4,268|access-date=22 June 2020|website=er.indianrailways.gov.in}}

The Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) for the Kolkata suburban services were built domestically at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Perambur; the first EMU rolled out in September 1962.

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The Howrah division of Eastern Railways has a rolling stock of 12-coach EMUs made by Jessop, ICF and Titagarh Wagons. BEML EMU's have been purchased and are in use. A few Unique BEML stainless steel EMUs are also in service.{{Cite web|date=October 2019|title=Rail & Metro Product Brochure BEML|url=https://www.bemlindia.in/Writereaddata/Downloads/Rail&Metro_Product_Brochure.pdf|access-date=8 July 2020|website=bemlindia.in}} A small fleet of 12-coach Siemens EMUs are also in service. MEMU Rakes from the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (RCF) and Diesel multiple units (DEMUs)) from the ICF are in service. Howrah division has 61 12-car rakes.

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The Sealdah division has rolling stock including nine and 12-coach EMUs, also made by Jessop, ICF and Titagarh Wagons. A small fleet of Siemens 12-coach EMUs is also in service. BEML EMU's have been purchased and are in use and a small number of unique BEML stainless steel EMUs are also in service. DEMU trains made by ICF and MEMU from Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (RCF) are in service. The number of 12-car EMU rakes in Sealdah division is 125.{{Cite web|last=Jayanta|date=19 Jan 2017|title=A touch of Mumbai on Bengal's local trains|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/a-touch-of-mumbai-on-bengals-local-trains/articleshow/56660642.cms|access-date=5 July 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=16 April 2018|title=Mumbai-like EMU rake chugs out of Howrah station {{!}} Kolkata News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/mumbai-like-emu-rake-chugs-out-of-howrah-station/articleshow/63777443.cms|access-date=5 July 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Jessop & Co Ltd.|url=https://www.jessop.co.in/coaches/emu.php|access-date=5 July 2020|website=www.jessop.co.in}}{{Cite web|date=2017-06-09|title=Railways to replace all general class passenger trains with self-propelled carriages to raise speed|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/railways-to-replace-all-general-class-passenger-trains-with-self-propelled-carriages-to-raise-speed/708998/|access-date=5 July 2020|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}} There are 2 Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rakes also.{{Cite web|date=1 November 2019|title=Electrical Assets|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1573706746858-Assests%20as%20on%20011119.pdf|access-date=19 April 2020|website=Eastern Railway}}

The South Eastern Railways uses 12-coach EMUs made by Jessop, Siemens, Titagarh Wagons and ICF. BEML EMUs have been purchased and are in use. A few unique BEML stainless steel EMUs are also in service. SER was the first Division in West Bengal to use the ICF Medha 3-phase rakes. DEMU rakes from ICF and MEMU from RCF are in service. In February 2018, SER launched Medha ICF Rakes on the Howrah–Kharagpur route and on 15 April 2018, Eastern Railway also started using them on the Howrah–Bandel Route.{{Cite web|title=SER to run GPS based 3-Phase Indigenous EMU Train with CCTV in Ladies’ Compartment in Suburban Section – RailNews Media India Ltd|url=http://www.railnews.in/ser-to-run-gps-based-3-phase-indigenous-emu-train-with-cctv-in-ladies-compartment-in-suburban-section/|access-date=2020-07-05|language=en-US}} SER has 30 12-car EMU rakes.{{Cite web|last=MP|first=Team|date=2019-01-01|title=SER starts 12 rake service in all EMU trains|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/ser-starts-12-rake-service-in-all-emu-trains-334430|access-date=2020-06-19|website=www.millenniumpost.in|language=en}}

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Every division of the Kolkata Suburban Railway are rapidly replacing their old Jessop and ICF EMUs with the latest Medha 3-phase EMU rakes made by ICF with Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom). Almost all the EMU Units used by the Kolkata Suburban Railway are equipped with a GPS-based passenger information system. Some EMUs, which were previously in service with the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, were later shifted to Kolkata for service.{{Cite web|date=2020-01-05|title=Death of a superstar|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/death-of-a-superstar/22376190|access-date=5 July 2020|website=mid-day|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=23 March 2018|title=Local train with inbuilt GPS system flagged off from Howrah station|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/local-train-inbuilt-gps-system-flagged-off-howrah-station-1502606565.html|access-date=2020-07-05|website=The Statesman|language=en-US}}

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The Howrah to Bardhaman section of Eastern Railway, got equipped with 3000 V DC electrification by 1958. Following the research and trials by SNCF in Europe, Indian Railways decided to adopt 25 kV AC system as a standard in 1957, as it was found more economical, and by 1968 the mainlines of both zones were electrified with 25 kV AC traction.{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Jayanta|date=18 Dec 2018|title=South Eastern Railway celebrates 60 years of 25 kV AC traction in India {{!}} Kolkata News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/south-eastern-railway-celebrates-60-years-of-25-kv-ac-traction-in-india/articleshow/67139436.cms|access-date=6 Sep 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}} Branch lines and other lines were gradually electrified later. On 5 January 2015, the Kalinarayanpur to Krishnagar City Junction route via Shantipur was totally converted into electrified broad gauge from narrow gauge with three phases, Phase-I was from Krishnanagar City Junction to Shantipur Junction which was commissioned on 7 February 2012; Phase II was from Shantipur Junction to Phulia which was commissioned on 30 January 2014; and the last, Phase III, for Phulia to Kalinarayanpur was commissioned and later EMU services begun.{{Cite web|title=Project Summary|url=http://www.cspm.gov.in/ocmstemp/PROJ_SUMMARY?prcd=N22000227&stat=O|access-date=2020-06-28|website=www.cspm.gov.in}} On 12 January 2018, the Barddhaman to Katwa line was totally converted to electrified broad gauge from narrow gauge with two phases—Phase-I Barddhaman to Balgona and Phase-II Balgona To Katwa began to be converted beginning on 30 May 2012.{{Cite web|title=Railway Budget 2013: Full text|url=https://zeenews.india.com/business/budget-2013/railway-budget-2013-full-text_70954.html|access-date=25 June 2020|website=zeenews.india.com}}{{Cite web|date=24 August 2018|title=Mamata rolls out rly sops for Nadia|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Mamata-rolls-out-rly-sops-for-Nadia/articleshow/5421863.cms?referral=PM|access-date=28 June 2020|website=The Times of India}}{{Cite web|date=Feb 2016|title=Outcome Performance Budget 2016–17|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Budget_2016-17/Outcome_Performance_Budget_%202016-17_Eng.pdf|access-date=3 Sep 2020|website=indianrailways.gov.in}} Currently, the network has a 25 kV overhead catenary electrification system, with {{Track gauge|Indian gauge}} Indian broad gauge tracks.{{Cite web|last=Acharya|first=Ram Chandra|title=Indian Railways – Where commuter is the king!|url=https://www.ejrcf.or.jp/jrtr/jrtr25/pdf/f34_ach.pdf|access-date=6 Sep 2020|website=ejrcf.or.jp}}

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An Electronic Interlocking signalling system is most widely used, replacing the old lever frames/panel interlockings system. To increase sectional capacity and efficiency, automatic signalling is being used. This is controlled by AC/DC track circuits, axle counters etc. The axle counter system is used to detect the presence of a train in an absolute block section, point zone area of a station and level crossings.{{Cite web|date=30 Oct 2019|title=Vision Statement of S&T|url=https://ser.indianrailways.gov.in//view_section.jsp?id=0,2,418,1799|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414024755/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in//view_section.jsp?id=0,2,418,1799|archive-date=14 April 2015|access-date=26 Jun 2020|website=ser.indianrailways.gov.in}}

An optical fibre communication system is the backbone of the telecommunications network. The telecommunications facility is an omnibus circuit between stations and the central control hub at Sealdah and Howrah. For ground based mobile communication, Mobile Train Radio Communication (MTRC) is used.{{Cite web|date=April 2020|title=Telecom Assets (as on April'2020)|url=https://er.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1588747787713-telecom%20assets.pdf|access-date=26 Jun 2020|website=er.indianrailways}}

In the early 1980s, down Kalyani Simanta local overshot the down starter signal at Kalyani rail station and rammed into up Krishnagar City local which was coming into pf. 1 from the opposite direction. Eye-witnesses say the 'head' of the down local hit the 'belly' of the up local. Several coaches derailed, and passengers sustained injuries as both trains were going slow (10kmph). Services on the mainline were suspended for a few days and the derailed rakes kept laying in Kalyani outers for several months.

Two local trains (Sealdah–{{rws|Shantipur Junction||Shantipur}} EMU local and Shantipur–Sealdah EMU local) collided on the same track at {{rws|Phulia}} railway station on 7 January 2012. One person was killed and several were injured. Three coaches of both trains derailed.{{Cite web|title=One dead, six injured in train collision|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/one-dead-six-injured-in-train-collision-572446|access-date=22 June 2020|website=NDTV.com}}

On 12 December 2013, an accident was averted as two trains arrived on the same line at Sealdah Station. The driver of the Sealdah–Lalgola passenger train which left from platform seven had overshot the starter signal and entered the down main line but stopped upon noticing the Bangaon–Sealdah local, which was coming from the opposite direction. This was reported to the control room and the passenger train was hauled back to platform seven of Sealdah Station.{{Cite web|date=12 Dec 2013|title=Accident averted as trains come on same line in Sealdah|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/east/story/accident-averted-as-trains-come-on-same-line-in-sealdah-220572-2013-12-12|access-date=22 June 2020|website=India Today|language=en}}

Fourteen passengers were injured when an explosion took place inside a compartment of the Sealdah–Krishnanagar local train early on the morning of 12 May 2015. The blast took place just after a person boarded the train at Titagarh station, which is {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Sealdah. Train services along the Sealdah Section were normal. However, two trains were cancelled as train movement was affected following the incident.{{Cite web|last=Ghosh|first=Dwaipayan|last2=Chakraborty|first2=Sanjib|date=13 May 2015|title=Kolkata: Blast in local train, 18 injured|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Kolkata-Blast-in-local-train-18-injured/articleshow/47242076.cms|access-date=22 June 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

On 17 November 2015, a 40-year-old man, who had boarded the Howrah–Bandel Matribhumi special local for women only, fell off the train and died between Uttarpara and Hind Motor stations. This incident occurred when the man boarded the train. Some female commuters surrounded and abused him. He was eventually forced to get off the train. When the man realized a station was approaching, he ran to grab the handle but missed it and fell from the train to his death.{{Cite news|date=18 Nov 2015|title=Kolkata: Man pushed to death from woman special train|work=The Times Of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Kolkata-Man-pushed-to-death-from-woman-special-train/articleshow/49823456.cms|access-date=22 Jun 2020}}

On 19 July 2017, a train from Sonarpur Jn to Sealdah (South) Station broke the buffer and hit the wall of platform number 13 in Sealdah (South) Station. This incident happened in the morning around 10:25 am (IST).{{Cite web|date=19 July 2017|title=Two rail officials suspended after local train mishap at Sealdah station|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/two-rail-officials-suspended-after-local-train-mishap-at-sealdah-station-4757783/|access-date=2020-06-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}

On 4 September 2018, Majerhat Bridge which was 40 years old, collapsed on the rail line between {{rws|Majerhat}} and {{rws|New Alipore}} at around 4:45 pm (IST), which results in the death of 3 people while injuring at least 25 others. After the collapse, Eastern Railways suspended train services via Majerhat railway station on the Kolkata Circular Railway and Sealdah-Budge Budge lines temporarily.{{cite news |first1=PTI|last1=PTI|title=Bridge in busy Kolkata locality collapses, one killed – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/portion-of-bridge-collapses-in-kolkatas-majerjhat-several-feared-trapped/articleshow/65671674.cms |access-date=4 September 2018 |work=The Times of India |agency=PTI |date=4 September 2018}}

On 28 September 2018, one woman was killed while another woman sustained serious injuries after a slab of a foot over-bridge (FOB) at Baruipur railway station in South 24 Parganas fell on them from a height of {{cvt|30|ft}}. This incident happened at night. According to locals and daily passengers, the foot over-bridge was in bad condition due to lack of maintenance.{{Cite web|date=29 September 2018|title=Slab falls off railway station FOB, kills Puja shopper|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/slab-falls-off-railway-station-fob-kills-puja-shopper/articleshow/66001676.cms|access-date=22 June 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

There was a stampede on a foot over-bridge at {{rws|Santragachi Junction||Santragachi}} railway station in West Bengal on 23 October 2018. Two people died and twelve others were injured, including two children and two women. This incident occurred because of the arrival of two trains at the same time. People rushed to board the trains and that created a stampede-like situation on the bridge.{{Cite web|last=Oct 24|date=24 October 2018|title=Kolkata bridge stampede: 2 dead, 14 injured in stampede at Santragachi railway bridge in Kolkata|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/14-injured-in-stampede-at-railway-station-in-bengal/articleshow/66335615.cms|access-date=2020-06-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

On 2 October 2019, A local train coming from Masagram was derailed, when it was entering on Platform no.6 of Howrah railway station. No casualties were reported. This incident happened around 8:10 pm (IST).[https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/oct/03/coach-of-local-train-derails-at-howrah-station-2042464.html Coach of Local Train Derails at Howrah Station], The New Indian Express, Retrieved 03 October 2020

On 15 March 2020, a massive fire broke out in the Salimpur slum area which lies near the {{rws|Dhakuria}} railway station track at around 8:30 am. No casualties were reported. After this incident, Sealdah South lines were suspended temporarily.[https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/kolkata-massive-fire-breaks-out-selimpore-area-slum-598200 Kolkata Massive Fire Breaks Out], India TV, Retrieved 03 October 2020

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