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PASSENGER TRAIN SERVICES INAUGURATED AT GHOLBAGDA RAILWAY HALT IN TAMLUK–DIGHA SECTION

Kharagpur, 12 March 2026

Passenger train services were formally inaugurated at the newly commissioned Gholbagda Railway Halt in the Tamluk–Digha section between Henria and Nachinda stations under Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway today.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by several eminent dignitaries including Hon’ble Ex Union Minister, Shri Sisir Adhikari, Hon’ble Ex-MP Tamluk, Shri Dibyendu Adhikari, Hon’ble MLA Bhagabanpur, Shri Rabindra Nath Maity, and Hon’ble MLA Kanthi North, Smt Sumita Sinha.

Senior railway officials including Ms. Maneesha Goel, ADRM (Operations)/Kharagpur and Shri Nishant Kumar, Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager/Kharagpur, along with other divisional officers, were also present o­n the occasion.

The dignitaries inaugurated the passenger services at the newly commissioned halt by flagging off Train No. 68119 Panskura-Digha EMU Local, marking the commencement of regular passenger stoppage at Gholbagda. The new halt is expected to significantly enhance connectivity for residents of the surrounding areas and facilitate easier access to rail transport along the Tamluk–Digha corridor.

Speaking o­n the occasion, the dignitaries appreciated the efforts of South Eastern Railway in strengthening rail connectivity in the region and expressed hope that the new halt would greatly benefit local commuters, students, traders and tourists travelling towards Digha and adjoining areas.

The introduction of passenger services at Gholbagda Halt reflects the continuous commitment of Kharagpur division to improve passenger convenience and support regional development by expanding rail infrastructure and accessibility.

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