Eastern Railway Sealdah Division Sees 2.6 Crore Passengers During Puja

Times of India · india

Eastern Railway's Sealdah division experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during the recent puja festival, recording over 2.6 crore footfalls. This represents an impressive increase of approximately 33% compared to the previous year's festive period. Key stations like Sealdah, Dum Dum, and Kalyani witnessed heightened activity, with Sealdah station alone handling 32 lakh passengers, nearly double its previous year's count. To manage the substantial rush, 266 special trains were operated, and the division also focused on cleanliness, disposing of about 120 tonnes of waste across major stations.