Eastern railway halts local trains in Sealdah and Howrah divisions for holi

• Eastern Railway announces cancellation of multiple local trains in Sealdah and Howrah divisions due to line maintenance work and anticipated low passenger turnout during Holi festival
• 14 local trains on the Howrah-Burdwan branch and Sealdah-Burdwan route are canceled due to ongoing maintenance work, while 234 local trains in Sealdah division and 65 local trains in Howrah are suspended to account for reduced passenger traffic on Holi day
• Despite the holiday, people relying on trains for travel, business, medical purposes, and family visits are urged to plan accordingly due to the cancellations

As the country gears up to celebrate the Holi festival on Monday, Eastern Railway has announced the cancellation of numerous local trains across Sealdah and Howrah divisions. This decision comes in light of ongoing line maintenance work at the Burdwan station complex of the Howrah-Burdwan branch on Sunday, leading to the cancellation of 14 local trains on the affected routes. Additionally, 234 local trains in the Sealdah division and 65 local trains in Howrah have been suspended in anticipation of reduced passenger turnout on the day of Holi.

Despite the statewide holiday observed during Holi, many individuals rely on train travel for various purposes, including business, medical emergencies, and family visits. The cancellations are expected to impact commuters, necessitating prior planning and awareness among travelers. Eastern Railway urges passengers to stay informed about the cancellations and make alternate travel arrangements if necessary to avoid inconvenience during the festive period.