Archive · 9 Aug 2025
West Bengal's First AC Local Train Set to Launch on August 11
West Bengal is launching its first air-conditioned local train!
The train will start commercial service on August 11.
It will have modern features, including doors that work like the Kolkata Metro.
The train includes around 1,100 seats and talk back systems.
Maintenance will be similar to that of the Vande Bharat Express.
The train will also have security features for safety.
West Bengal's first AC local train is set to begin commercial services on August 11.
The train will have doors operated similarly to Kolkata Metro trains.
The train has around 1,100 seats and a talk back system.
Maintenance will be similar to the Vande Bharat Express trains.
The train will have onboard ticket checkers, security personnel, CCTV cameras, and fire extinguishers.
- Who
- Sealdah Division and commuters.
- What
- The launch of West Bengal's first AC local train service.
- When
- Commercial services begin August 11.
- Where
- Sealdah Division in West Bengal.
- Why
- To provide a more comfortable travel experience.
- Commercial Launch
- August 11
- Train Type
- Fully air-conditioned EMU
- Door Operation
- Like Kolkata Metro
- Seating Capacity
- Approximately 1,100
- Safety Features
- CCTV, Fire Extinguishers