Sealdah Division introduces five new EMU locals to ease Dumdum Cantt-Bongaon rush

In a move aimed at easing peak-hour congestion and enhancing commuter safety, the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has introduced five new EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) local trains on the Dumdum Cantonment-Bongaon route.

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

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These services, which will operate during morning and evening rush hours, have been launched on a trial basis.

According to railway officials, the initiative is expected to significantly reduce overcrowding at key stations such as Dumdum Junction, Bidhannagar, and Sealdah, all of which witness a daily influx of commuters, particularly those bound for Sector V and New Town.