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Circular rail services cut short for 6 days due to idol immersion
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News18•16-10-2026, 21:19
Circular rail services cut short for 6 days due to idol immersion
- •Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division has regulated circular rail services due to Durga Puja and Laxmi Puja idol immersions.
- •Train journeys will be shortened for a total of six days spanning October 21 to 24, and on October 26 and 27, 2026.
- •Several trains will start or terminate their journeys at intermediate stations like Tala, Ballygunge, and Majerhat, while some routes have been altered.
- •These precautionary measures are taken to manage massive crowds near railway tracks and ensure passenger safety during immersion events.
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Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division is regulating circular rail services to manage massive crowds near railway tracks during Durga Puja and Laxmi Puja idol immersion at Ganges ghats and to ensure passenger safety.
The circular rail services will be regulated for a total of six days, from October 21 to October 24, and again on October 26 and October 27, 2026.
Circular rail locals numbered 30122, 30312, and 30314 will terminate their journeys at Tala station instead of their scheduled terminal stations.
