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SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY CELEBRATES 77^thREPUBLIC DAY

Kolkata, 27^th January, 2026

             The 77^th Republic Day was celebrated at South Eastern Railway’s Headquarters, Garden Reach with great enthusiasm. Shri Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway unfurled the National Flag and took salute at the ceremonial parade presented by the contingents of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Civil Defence, St John Ambulance and South Eastern Railway Bharat Scouts & Guides.

Highlighting the achievements of SER in recent times, General Manager said that South Eastern Railway, popularly known as the Blue Chip Railway, is among the top three highest freight loading zones of Indian Railways. During the period from April to December 2025, SER achieved a commendable loading of 153 million tonnes of freight and the freight revenue for this period amounts to ₹13,432 crore. General Manager added that in order to increase operational capacity, 55km of doubling/3rd line work has been completed so far this year.

General Manager stated that with a view to provide more amenities to the passengers, 80 lifts and 43 escalators have been commissioned at various stations so far. These apart, raising of height at 15 platforms, increase in length of 35 platforms have been completed and 212 bays platform shelters have been provided at 42 stations. During the current financial year, 1104 special trains have been run to clear the extra rush of the passengers.

Safety of passengers is of paramount importance and as a major step towards free from level crossing, SER has completed the construction work of 9 Road Over Bridges and 18 Subways in current financial year. Moreover, 16 level crossings have been eliminated upto December, 2025.

Presently a number of Vande Bharat Express trains are running. He added that 72 stations of SER are being developed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Joychandipahar and Govindpur Road stations have been already inaugurated. 124 stalls and 45 Trolleys have been made operational at different stations of South Eastern Railway under “One Station o­ne Product” scheme.

Mentioning the special efforts of RPF, General Manager stated that "Operation Nanhe Farishtey" campaign being operational. RPF personnel of South Eastern Railway in "Operation Jeevan Raksha", saved the precious lives of 16 male and 14 female passengers by risking their own lives. He conveyed his best wishes to all the employees of SER and their family members o­n the occasion of Republic Day.

A cultural programme o­n patriotic theme was organised o­n the occasion. The programme was presented by the SER Headquarters Cultural Team and members of SER Bharat Scouts and Guides. Republic Day was also celebrated at the Divisional Offices at Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur and Ranchi.

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