ENHANCED SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES OVER SEALDAH DIVISION FOR DURGA PUJA CELEBRATION.

Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway, in coordination with the Scout & Guides, St. John Ambulance, Civil defence, Railway Protection Force and Senior Railway officers, is taking unprecedented steps to ensure safety and efficient crowd management for the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations.

Durga Puja, one of the most awaited and celebrated festivals in the region, witnesses a massive influx of travellers and devotees. Understanding the need for a meticulous plan, various entities have come together to provide an all-encompassing safety strategy.

The following steps taken by division..

Crowd Management:-Scouts & Guides will be stationed at Sealdah, Bidhannagar, Dumdum, Nahati, Kalyani platforms for assisting travellers,Pandal Hoppers, providing necessary information, and ensuring orderly movement of crowds.

Emergency Medical Assistance:- St. John Ambulance will deploy teams equipped with first-aid facilities and ambulances on standby to address any medical emergency that may arise during the festivities.

Enhanced Surveillance:- CCTV surveillance has been increased across the Sealdah Division, with dedicated RPF teams continuously monitoring the feeds for any possible disruptions or safety concerns.

Increased/ Patrols:- Railway officers manned at War Room 24x7 and security personnel will be patrolling platforms, footbridges, and critical areas, ensuring the safety of travellers and immediate action in case of any untoward incidents.

Information Desks:- Specialized information desks will be set up to guide travellers, providing them with train timings, platform information, and other essential details.

Public Announcements- Regular announcements will be made, informing travellers about safety precautions, train timings, and any potential changes in schedule.

EMU SPECIAL TRAINS OVER SEALDAH DIVISION TO FACILITATE PUJA PANDAL HOPPERS:* To cater to the increased travel demand, a total of 31 new Puja Special EMU services will be operated between September 27/28 and October 1/2, 2025.

A. Sealdah Main & North Section (19 Services)

SEALDAH-RANAGHAT-NAIHATI-SEALDAH: 6 services running from 21:40 hrs to 03:10 hrs.

(SEALDAH-RANAGHAT:-02, NAIHATI-RANAGHAT:- 02, SEALDAH-NAIHATI:- 02)

SEALDAH-KALYANI-SEALDAH: 4 services running from 21:10 hrs to 02:55 hrs.

BANGAON-BARASAT-SEALDAH: 4 services running from 22:20 hrs to 04:30 hrs.

(SEALDAH-BANGAON:- 02, SEALDAH-BARASAT:- 02)

RANAGHAT-NAIHATI-KRISHNANAGAR: 5 services running from 23:45 hrs to 04:55 hrs.

(RANAGHAT-KRISHNANAGAR:-01,KRISHNANAGAR-NAIHATI:-02, KRISHNANAGAR-KALYANI:- 01, KALYANI-RANAGHAT:- 01)

B. Sealdah South Section (12 Services)

SEALDAH(S)-BARUIPUR: 6 services running from 23:40 hrs to 04:30 hrs.

(SEALDAH-BARUIPUR:-02, BALLYGUNGE-BARUIPUR:- 04)

SEALDAH(S)-BUDGEBUDGE: 6 services running from 23:30 hrs to 03:40 hrs.

(SEALDAH-BUDGEBUDGE:-02, NEW ALIPORE-BUDGEBUDGE:- 04)

These special services aim to provide a convenient and accessible travel option for commuters, helping to ease the festive rush. Sealdah Division urges all passengers to cooperate with the railway staff and follow the crowd management guidelines for a safe and joyful celebration.