Suburban train services in West Bengal to resume from Nov 11: Piyush Goyal

Suburban train services in West Bengal will resume from November 11, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

The service had remained suspended since March when a nationwide lockdown was announced in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Railways will resume suburban services in West Bengal from 11th November. With adequate safety measures in place, this will enhance passenger convenience and facilitate smooth travel for the people,” Goyal said in a tweet.

Officers of Eastern, South Eastern Railways and the West Bengal government met on Thursday to prepare the SOP for running Kolkata suburban services.

The Railway Board has given its approval. Now the Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway will decide based on discussions with the state keeping in view the coronavirus situation and other local conditions, officials said