{"id":4194,"date":"2025-08-10T05:27:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=4194"},"modified":"2025-08-10T05:27:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T05:27:05","slug":"speeding-up-of-trains-mailexpress-passenger-and-locals-trains-by-eastern-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/speeding-up-of-trains-mailexpress-passenger-and-locals-trains-by-eastern-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"SPEEDING UP OF TRAINS -Mail,Express, Passenger and Locals Trains by Eastern Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reduction in running time of trains \u2013 Mail\/Exp., Passenger and Locals<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n

With the completion of doubling between Bandel and Katwa, Krishnanagar upto Plassey, Lalgola to Jiaganj, in Suburban sections of Sealdah Division and Tinpahar to Pirpainthi in two stretches in Malda Division,8 Mail\/Express trains and 17 Passenger trains have been speeded up saving time between 5 to 45 mts. In Sealdah Division, 20 EMU locals between Sealdah and Diamond Harbour, 7 locals between Sealdah and Laxmikantapur have been speeded up to save 5 to 8 mts. In Bandel \u2013 Katwa section also 28 local trains have been speeded up by 5 to 45 mts.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the information on the speeding up of Mail, Express, Passenger, and Local trains<\/strong> by Eastern Railway<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Official Update: September 29, 2025<\/h2>\n

According to an IRCTC Portal announcement:<\/p>\n

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  • With track doubling completed in several sections\u2014Bandel\u2013Katwa<\/strong>, Krishnanagar to Plassey<\/strong>, Lalgola to Jiaganj<\/strong> (Sealdah Division), and Tinpahar to Pirpainti<\/strong> (Malda Division)\u2014timings for many trains were improved:\n
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    • 8 Mail\/Express trains<\/strong> and 17 Passenger trains<\/strong> received speed enhancements, saving 5 to 45 minutes<\/strong> per run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • In suburban sectors:\n
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      • 20 EMU locals<\/strong> between Sealdah\u2013Diamond Harbour<\/strong> and 7 EMUs<\/strong> between Sealdah\u2013Laxmikantapur<\/strong> saved 5\u20138 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • In the Bandel\u2013Katwa<\/strong> section, 28 local trains<\/strong> were sped up, saving 5\u201345 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        More Recent Enhancements<\/h2>\n

        December 2024 \u2013 New Timetable Initiated (Effective Jan 1, 2025)<\/h3>\n

        Eastern Railway unveiled a revised timetable, introducing:<\/p>\n

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        • Major improvements in Mail\/Express train timings<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Faster Passenger and Local services<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Infrastructure upgrades: commissioning of 3rd\/4th lines<\/strong>, new train introductions, diversions, and frequency adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          July 2024 \u2013 Sectional Speed Upgrades<\/h3>\n

          As part of modernization efforts, several critical sections were sped up from 60\/70\/80 km\/h<\/strong> to 110 km\/h<\/strong>, significantly improving average travel speeds across routes in the Howrah and Asansol Divisions:<\/p>\n

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          • Bally\u2013Dankuni (3rd line)<\/strong>: 90 \u2192 110 km\/h<\/li>\n
          • Bally\u2013Bandel<\/strong>: 100 \u2192 110 km\/h<\/li>\n
          • Sheoraphuli\u2013Tarakeswar<\/strong>: 80 \u2192 110 km\/h<\/li>\n
          • Azimganj\u2013Nalhati<\/strong>: 60\/80 \u2192 110 km\/h (both directions)<\/li>\n
          • Andal\u2013Pandabeswar<\/strong>: 65 \u2192 110 km\/h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Period<\/th>\nKey Enhancements<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Sep 2015<\/td>\nMultiple Mail\/Express\/Passenger trains and suburban locals sped up (5\u201345 min).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Jul 2024<\/td>\nTrack-based speed upgrades to 110 km\/h across key sections (Howrah\/Asansol Divs).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Jan 2025<\/td>\nNew timetable with faster schedules, added lines, and better capacities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            Let me know if you’d like details on specific trains, updated schedules, or current running speeds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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