Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition, West Bengal Legislative Assembly & Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly and Shri Jagannath Sarkar, Hon’ble MP flagged off inaugural run of Ranaghat – Bangaon new EMU train at Ranaghat Station.
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- Shri Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, Hon’ble MLA. Shri S. P. Singh, Divisional Railway Manager/Sealdah and other Senior Officers of the Division also graced the occasion.
- The regular services of the new EMU local between Ranaghat & Bangaon will commence from 10.01.2023. The UP EMU local will leave Ranaghat at 22:10 hrs. to reach Bangaon at 22:53 hrs. while the Down EMU local will leave Bangaon at 22:05 hrs. to reach Ranaghat at 22:48 hrs.
- The EMU train will stop at Copers, Naba Raynagar, Gagnapur, Majhergram, Akaipur, Gopalnagar & Satberia stations enroute.
In his speech, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition, West Bengal Legislative Assembly & Hon’ble MLA thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Minister of Railways for extending continuous support of Central Government towards infrastructure development & commuter friendly initiatives in West Bengal and for introducing the new EMU. New train which will fulfil long cherished demand of local inhabitants, artisans, traders & students who will be immensely benefited from increased mobility.
Shri Jagannath Sarkar, Hon’ble MP said that the increased frequency will reduce the congestion on the route which will, in turn, enhance passenger convenience through better public transportation with enhanced speed. Shri Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, Hon’ble MLA also spoke on the occasion.
Source: Eastern Railway- Press Release | Images Credit: Eastern Railway
