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Bengal: Railways Minister Vaishnaw dedicates extension of platforms at Sealdah station

Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday dedicated to the nation the extension of five platforms to accommodate 12-coach EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) local trains at Sealdah station, one of the busiest stations in the country.
This upgrade will increase the station's capacity by enabling an additional three lakh passengers to travel daily, as more EMU trains are upgraded from 9-coach to 12-coach rakes, providing greater convenience for suburban commuters.
He also unveiled passenger train services over the newly commissioned Nashipur Railway Bridge in Murshidabad district. This bridge links a vital connection between both sides of the Bhagirathi River, fulfilling the long-standing demand of the local residents.
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