Kolkata Railway Tracks Airport Disrupted After Heavy Rain 25 Trains Canceled

Post by : Meena Rani

Kolkata witnessed intense rainfall on Tuesday, causing significant waterlogging across railway tracks and disrupting both suburban and long-distance train services. Authorities deployed water pumps in multiple locations to clear accumulated water and restore normal operations.

Eastern Railway Operations Hit Hard

The Howrah division of Eastern Railway reported that continuous overnight rain affected the suburban services across the city. 25 EMU local trains were canceled, and several others were rescheduled.

“Eastern Railway is continuing its tireless efforts to maintain suburban services in Sealdah and Howrah divisions,” the official handle of Howrah division posted on X.

Suburban trains on Sealdah North & Main lines continued from the platforms, while Sealdah South services faced major disruptions, with most southbound trains short-terminating or originating from Ballygunge due to waterlogged platforms.

Additionally, Kolkata's circular railway services, popularly known as ‘Chakra Rail,’ were suspended because of waterlogging.

List of Train Cancellations (Key Highlights)

Some of the notable local trains canceled due to heavy rain include:

• Howrah-Bardhaman Chord Section: 36081/36082 (Howrah-Masagram), 36815/37830

• Bandel-Howrah: 37213/37224, 37215/37230

• Howrah-Tarakeswar: 37353/37356, 37307/37308, 37311/37322

• Howrah-Sheoraphuli & Howrah-Serampore: 37041, 37042, 37011/37012

• Howrah-Belur Math & Howrah-Katwa: 37111/37112, 37911

Rescheduled Trains

Six trains, including Vande Bharat and express trains, were rescheduled:

• Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat: 5:55 → 7:45 hrs

• Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat: 6:45 → 8:10 hrs

• Howrah-Jamalpur Vande Bharat: 7:45 → 8:20 hrs

• Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Express: 11:45 → 14:00 hrs

• Kolkata-Amritsar Express: 12:10 → 14:30 hrs

• Kolkata-Balurghat Express: 12:05 → 15:15 hrs

Other trains like Ranchi Shatabdi, Black Diamond Express, and Gandevta Express were also regulated.

Airport Operations Disrupted

The heavy rain also affected Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, where 30 flights were canceled and 42 were delayed, causing inconvenience for travelers.

Kolkata often experiences monsoon-induced waterlogging, which has historically affected rail and road transport. This heavy rainfall on Tuesday highlights the city’s vulnerability to intense monsoon showers and emphasizes the need for enhanced drainage and flood management systems.

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