Archive · 14 Aug 2025
AC Local EMU Trains Expand Services in Two New Lines
AC local trains, like those in Mumbai, are now running between Sealdah and Ranaghat.
This new train, which began service this week, has over 1,100 seats.
It's designed for people who work, letting them travel to Kolkata in the morning and return in the evening in about an hour and a half.
The train stops at several stations, including Chakdaha, Kalyani, and Dum Dum Junction.
The service is popular, and the division plans to extend the service to more routes in the future.
No specific date has been decided yet.
AC local EMU trains launched commercial services this week between Sealdah and Ranaghat.
The train operates daily, catering to commuters, especially those with work schedules.
The train has over 1,100 seats and runs as a galloping train with specific stops.
The service is popular, and the pre-Puja shopping season is expected to increase ridership.
Plans are underway to potentially extend AC local services to Krishnanagar and Bongaon Lines.
- Who
- Sealdah Division.
- What
- Commercial services of AC local EMU trains launched.
- When
- Commercial services began earlier this week.
- Where
- Between Sealdah and Ranaghat.
- Why
- To provide convenient and comfortable transport for commuters, especially working people.
- Route
- Sealdah to Ranaghat
- Train Type
- AC local EMU
- Daily Trips
- Round trip
- Departure (Ranaghat)
- 8:29 a.m.
- Arrival (Sealdah)
- 10:10 a.m.
- Departure (Sealdah)
- 6:50 p.m.
- Arrival (Ranaghat)
- 8:32 p.m.
- Seat Capacity
- Over 1,100