Rail traffic was disrupted at several locations over Eastern Railway due to a bandh organized by political parties. Following are details of these disruptions in traffic.
·Sealdah Division
Obstructions were made between Ghutiari Shariff – Champahati stations, Lakshmikantapur – Mathurapur Road and Magrahat – Hotor stations by throwing banna leaves on overhead wire. Obstruction was made by placing concrete sleeper on railway track between Deula & Magrahat stations. Obstructions were also made at Barrackpore, Belghoria, Agarpara, Ichhapur, Shyamnagar, Sodpur, Titagarh, Naihati, Halisahar, Kanchrapara, Ranaghat, New Barrackpore, Hridaypur between Madhyamgram & Barasat, Chandpara, Machlandpur, Habra, Ashoknagar, Barasat, Birati, Dum Dum Cantt., Gobardanga, Harua Road and between Bangaon & Majergram stations.
Howrah Division
Obstructioons were made at Loknath, Talpur, between Konnagar & Rishra, Srirampur, Chandannagar, Hind Motor,Gobra, Belanagar Nabadwip Dham, Bhandaratikuri, Memari, Debipur and Palsit stations.
Malda Division
In Malda Division, short duration obstruction was made at Shakopara station.
Asansol Division
In Asansol Division, no obstruction is reported so far.
There was no obstruction in ER’s jurisdiction since 1205 hours on Wednesday and services normalized.
Impact on rail traffic
Howrah Division = 49 EMU trains cancelled over Howrah Division
06 Trains diverted via Chord = 12384 Asansol-Sealdah Intercity Express, 13012 Malda-Howrah Intercity Express, 13015 Howrah-Bhagalpur Kaviguru Express, 13028 Azimganj-Howrah Kaviguru Express, 13053 Howrah-Siuri Intercity Express, 53044 Rajgir-Howrah Fast Passenger.
Sealdah Division = 155 EMU trains cancelled over Sealdah Division.
Trains Detained in Howrah Division = 5 UP and 6 DN Mail/Express detained enroute.
