Eastern Railway authorities have announced that all local trains on the Sealdah branch will be converted to 12-coach trains by July 2024. This comes after the completion of platform extension work at Sealdah station. The extension is necessary to accommodate the longer 12-coach trains. The project was delayed due to the...
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busy nature of the Sealdah station and the need to limit train disruptions. The work is expected to be completed within a month after the Lok Sabha elections, which are scheduled for June 2024. Passengers will benefit from the increased capacity and reduced crowding on the trains.