Archive · 21 May 2025
Signal Failure Causes Further Train Chaos at Howrah Station
The train signals at a major railway hub are still not working correctly, causing big delays and cancellations.
Trains are hours late, and passengers are stuck at the station, some waiting for many hours in the heat.
The railway company says they are working to fix the problem, but it's taking longer than expected because of a technical glitch.
The signal failure at Santragachhi yard continued to disrupt services at Howrah station.
Several long-distance trains were delayed for 6-10 hours on Wednesday.
Passengers faced significant inconvenience, waiting in the heat with no clear resolution timeline.
The Kharagpur-Howrah route remained clogged for a third consecutive day.
SER designated Santragachhi and Shalimar as alternative stations, but Shalimar is undergoing renovation.
- Who
- South-Eastern Railway (SER), passengers, and railway officials.
- What
- Continued train delays and cancellations due to signal failure.
- When
- Wednesday, following signal failure issues.
- Where
- Howrah station, Santragachhi rail yard, and Shalimar station.
- Why
- Technical glitches in the non-interlocking signal system, and signal failure.
Passengers
South-Eastern Railway (SER)
Impact vs. Response
Passengers
Passengers experienced significant delays and endured uncomfortable conditions with poor communication and lack of reliable schedule updates.
South-Eastern Railway (SER)
South-Eastern Railway (SER) claimed to have addressed the technical snag but acknowledged ongoing delays due to the cascading effect.
- Location of Unrest
- Howrah Station's new complex
- Site of Signal Work
- Santragachhi rail yard
- Trains Delayed
- Numerous
- Delays
- 6-10 hours
- Alternative Station
- Shalimar
