{"id":631,"date":"2025-07-28T15:41:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=631"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:41:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:41:30","slug":"introduction-of-memu-train-in-bankura-masagram-newly-electrified-section","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/introduction-of-memu-train-in-bankura-masagram-newly-electrified-section\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction of MEMU Train in Bankura \u2013 Masagram Newly Electrified Section"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction of MEMU Train in Bankura \u2013 Masagram Newly Electrified Section<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction of New Trains between Bankura \u2013 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger (Train No. 68151, 68152, 68153, 68154) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/p>\n

South Eastern Railway has decided to introduce two pairs of Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) Trains between Bankura and Masagram w.e.f 21.02.2025 with commissioning of electrification work in the section.<\/p>\n

On 21.02.2025, the inaugural day, Train No. 68153 Bankura \u2013 Masagram MEMU Passenger will leave Bankura tentatively at 13.20 hrs and will run on open path timings. In the return direction, Train No. 68154 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger will also run on open path timings on the same day.<\/p>\n

However, regular run of Train No. 68151 \/ Train No. 68152 and Train No. 68153 \/ Train No. 68154 Bankura \u2013 Masagram MEMU Passenger trains will commence from 22.02.2025 as per the following schedule till further advice. Both the pairs of trains will run daily and Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) services in Bankura \u2013 Masagram \u2013 Bankura route will continue to remain cancelled till further advice.<\/p>\n

Train No. 68151 \/ Train No. 68152 Bankura \u2013 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger (Daily)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 68151 Bankura \u2013 Masagram MEMU Passenger leaving Bankura at 05.00 hrs will reach Masagram at 07.55 hrs the same day. In the return direction, Train No. 68152 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger leaving Masagram at 08.05 hrs will reach Bankura at 11.00 hrs the same day.<\/p>\n

Train No. 68153 \/ Train No. 68154 Bankura \u2013 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger (Daily)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 68153 Bankura \u2013 Masagram MEMU Passenger leaving Bankura at 13.20 hrs will reach Masagram at 16.20 hrs the same day. In the return direction, Train No. 68154 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger leaving Masagram at 17.00 hrs will reach Bankura at 20.00 hrs the same day.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a detailed introduction to the new MEMU train service between Bankura and Masagram<\/strong>, launched after electrification of the section under South Eastern Railway:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude86 1. Overview: New MEMU Service on Electrified Bankura\u2013Masagram Section<\/h2>\n
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  • South Eastern Railway inaugurated two pairs of daily MEMU services (Train Nos. 68151\/68152 and 68153\/68154)<\/strong> between Bankura (BQA)<\/strong> and Masagram (MSAE)<\/strong> from 21 February 2025<\/strong>, following electrification of the route<\/li>\n
  • MEMU services replaced earlier DEMU services, which were discontinued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u23f1\ufe0f 2. Schedule & Timings<\/h2>\n
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    • Daily operation<\/strong> for both MEMU pairs:\n
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      • Train 68151 (Bankura \u2192 Masagram):<\/strong> Departs 05:00<\/strong>, reaches Masagram at 07:55<\/strong> (~2\u202fh 55\u202fm).<\/li>\n
      • Train 68152 (Masagram \u2192 Bankura):<\/strong> Departs 08:05<\/strong>, arrives 11:00<\/strong> (~2\u202fh 55\u202fm).<\/li>\n
      • Train 68153 (Bankura \u2192 Masagram):<\/strong> Departs 13:20<\/strong>, arrives 16:20<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Train 68154 (Masagram \u2192 Bankura):<\/strong> Departs 17:00<\/strong>, reaches 20:00<\/strong> same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • These trains operate every day, covering ~120\u202fkm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f 3. Route & Significance<\/h2>\n
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        • The line is part of the 120.3\u202fkm Bankura\u2013Masagram single electrified broad\u2011gauge route<\/strong>, connecting Bankura district to the Howrah\u2013Burdwan chord<\/strong> via Masagram<\/li>\n
        • This connection shortens Bankura\u2013Howrah travel via Masagram bypassing the longer route via Kharagpur<\/li>\n
        • The service benefits passengers traveling to\/from Bankura, Sonamukhi, Indas, and other intermediate stations\u202f.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83c\udf1f 4. Recent Extension: Purulia \u2192 Howrah MEMU via Masagram<\/h2>\n
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          • On June 28, 2025<\/strong>, Railway Minister flagged off a new MEMU service Train No.\u202f08121\/08122<\/strong> connecting Purulia\u2013Bankura\u2013Masagram\u2013Howrah<\/strong>, further enhancing regional connectivity<\/li>\n
          • This expanded route integrates multiple districts and uses the Bankura\u2013Masagram line to directly join with Howrah chord services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            \ud83d\udccb Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Service<\/th>\nTrain Nos<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nDeparture (Bankura)<\/th>\nArrival (Masagram)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Morning pair<\/td>\n68151 \/ 68152<\/td>\nBankura \u2194 Masagram<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n05:00<\/td>\n07:55<\/td>\n~2h\u202f55m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Afternoon pair<\/td>\n68153 \/ 68154<\/td>\nBankura \u2194 Masagram<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\n13:20<\/td>\n16:20<\/td>\n~3h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Extended route<\/td>\n08121\/08122<\/td>\nPurulia \u2192 Howrah via Bankura\u2013Masagram<\/td>\nSix days\/week<\/td>\nFrom Purulia on Jun 30, 2025<\/td>\n—<\/td>\n~8\u20139h whole run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            \u2699\ufe0f 5. Coach Type & Features<\/h2>\n
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            • Operates with Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rakes<\/strong> \u2014 clean, efficient, and ideal for medium-distance commuter travel<\/li>\n
            • Offers non\u2011reserved second seating (2S)<\/strong> only; no sleeping or pantry facilities.<\/li>\n
            • Built to operate up to 100\u2013110\u202fkm\/h<\/strong>, though actual average speed is ~40\u202fkm\/h due to multiple halts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udce3 6. Passenger Feedback & Operational Notes<\/h2>\n
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              • Reddit feedback indicates significant delays on this section<\/strong>, often due to path congestion\u2014sometimes trains wait in sidings for multiple express trains to pass<\/li>\n
              • The single\u2011track nature and heavy regional traffic make punctuality an issue despite electrification improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                \u2705 Why This Service Matters<\/h2>\n
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                • Electrification enabled efficient MEMU operation, replacing slower DEMUs and boosting frequency for commuters.<\/li>\n
                • The service provides a faster, affordable link<\/strong> between Bankura and Howrah via Masagram, enhancing connectivity across East & South\u2011Eastern Railway zones.<\/li>\n
                • The extension from Purulia to Howrah<\/strong> further reduces travel time and strengthens regional rail access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \u2139\ufe0f Travel Tips<\/h2>\n
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                  • These are fully unreserved, daily MEMU trains<\/strong>\u2014arrive early to secure seating.<\/li>\n
                  • Not designed for long journeys\u2014better suited for inter-district travel (~3\u202fh per leg).<\/li>\n
                  • Monitor real-time train tracking via RailMadad or official apps to accommodate possible delays.<\/li>\n
                  • For longer stretches, reserved express trains remain the preferred choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Would you like a detailed halt list for Train 68151\/68153<\/strong>, or help checking timings\/train status on a specific date?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Introduction of MEMU Train in Bankura \u2013 Masagram Newly Electrified Section Introduction of New Trains between Bankura \u2013 Masagram \u2013 Bankura MEMU Passenger (Train No. 68151, 68152, 68153, 68154) time table, route, frequency and fare South Eastern Railway has decided to introduce two pairs of Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) Trains between Bankura and Masagram […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,68,19],"tags":[37,48,49,15,6,78,67,20],"class_list":["post-631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-railway","category-south-eastern-railway","category-special-trains","tag-introduction-of-new-trains","tag-new-railway-line","tag-new-railway-projects","tag-new-trains","tag-railway","tag-railway-news","tag-south-eastern-railway","tag-special-trains"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=631"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}