Public Obstruction at Ashok Nagar and Disruption in Train Services
Kolkata,15th November 2024
In anticipation of a large gathering for the Deva Deepavali Utsav at Babu Ghat (Baje Kadamtala Ghat) on 15.11.2024, the Sealdah Division has planned operational adjustments, including Termination, Origination, Diversion, and Cancellation of Circular Railway trains. This measure follows a formal request from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Port Division, Kolkata, to suspend certain Circular Railway services on safety grounds, ensuring a safe environment for the large number of devotees anticipated.
At 08:14 hrs, train services on both Up and Down lines were disrupted due to an obstruction by local residents at Ashok Nagar Station (ASKR) on the Dumdum Cantt (DDC) – Machalandpur (MSL) section, Sealdah Division (SDAH). The obstruction has impacted the movement of train numbers 30344 Down and 33819 Up, with local residents reportedly protesting the short-termination and diversion of circular trains designated for the Deva Deepavali Utsav at Babu Ghat.
Railway authorities after taking all out efforts train no 30344dn Bongaon — Majerhat local departs from Ashokanagar for TALA at 9.33 hrs
