Cyclone 'Dana' Halts Railway Operations in West Bengal

The Eastern Railway has suspended all local train services from Sealdah station starting 8 pm Thursday until 10 am Friday due to Cyclone 'Dana'. The precautionary move aims to ensure passenger safety across six districts in West Bengal. Over 150 trains have been cancelled in the region.

The Eastern Railway will halt all local train services from Sealdah station from 8 pm Thursday until 10 am Friday as a precautionary measure in response to Cyclone 'Dana'.

This decision aims to safeguard passengers in West Bengal's six districts, including North and South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Murshidabad, Kolkata, and Howrah.

Cyclone 'Dana' is expected to hit between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port in Odisha early Friday, potentially impacting train operations. Over 150 express and passenger trains have been cancelled across South Eastern and East Coast Railways.

(With inputs from agencies.)