If you're planning to travel this weekend brace yourself for disruptions...! Eastern Railway has announced the cancellation of several trains on February 15th and 16th due to bridge reconstruction work in the Howrah Division. This will affect the Tarakeswar branch causing major inconvenience for daily commuters.

Why Are Trains Cancelled..?

Eastern Railway has planned essential maintenance work on two bridges

- Bridge No. 16 between Diara and Nasibpur

- Bridge No. 21 between Nasibpur and Singur

To facilitate this work a ‘10-hour power and traffic block’ will be imposed on both days leading to train cancellations on ‘Howrah-Tarakeswar, Howrah-Goghat and Howrah-Arambagh routes.’

Full List of Cancelled Trains

Trains cancelled on Saturday (Feb 15th)

- Howrah to Tarakeswar: 37349, 37351

- Tarakeswar to Howrah: 37354

Trains cancelled on Sunday (Feb 16th) – Up Line

- Howrah to Goghat: 37371, 37373

- Howrah to Tarakeswar: 37309, 37353, 37311, 37313, 37315, 37317

- Sheoraphuli to Tarakeswar: 37411, 37415

- Howrah to Arambagh: 37359

- Howrah to Haripal: 37307

Trains cancelled on Sunday (Feb 16th) – Down Line

- Tarakeswar to Howrah: 37312, 37314, 37316, 37318, 37320, 37356, 37322, 37328

- Tarakeswar to Sheoraphuli: 37412, 37416

- Goghat to Howrah: 37372

- Goghat to Tarakeswar: 37390

- Arambagh to Howrah: 37360

- Haripal to Howrah: 37308

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Impact on Passengers

With a large number of trains being cancelled passengers traveling on these routes should make alternative arrangements. The unavailability of local trains may cause increased demand for buses and private vehicles, leading to congestion.

Eastern Railway has urged travellers to check train schedules before leaving and has apologized for the inconvenience.

Advice for Passengers

- Plan your journey in advance.

- Check official railway websites or station announcements for updates.

- Consider using alternative routes or public transport.

- Arrive early at stations to avoid last-minute hassles.

The train cancellations on February 15th and 16th may cause difficulties for commuters but the maintenance work is essential for infrastructure safety. Eastern Railway assures that services will resume normally after the scheduled work. Travelers should stay updated and plan accordingly.