Kolkata local train update: To further expand its reach for Kolkata suburban commuters, the AC local train service between Sealdah and Ranaghat will now stop at five more stations. Launched on August 10, 2025, West Bengal’s first AC local train service connects several important stations across the corridor. The move is expected to provide more comfortable travel experience for passengers amid the prevailing hot and humid weather conditions.
Train number 31637/31638 Sealdah-Ranaghat-Sealdah AC EMU local covers the entire distance in 01:40 hrs. It runs at a highest speed of 110 kmph. It is being maintained and operated by Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER).
The Sealdah to Ranaghat AC local train has 12 fully air-conditioned coaches of stainless steel body, ensuring a safe, secured and comfortable journey. There is seating accommodation for 1,126 passengers. Enroute, the train stops at Chakdah, Kalyani, Kanchrapara, Naihati, Shyamnagar, Barrackpore, Khardah, Sodepur, Belgharia, Dumdum and Bidhannagar stations.
However, from June 15, the train will halt at five more stations including Simurali, Halisahar, Kankinara, Jagaddal and Ichchapur stations. The fare of Sealdah to Ranaghat AC local train is Rs 120 for the entire stretch and the lowest fare is Rs 35.
“For the convenience of the passengers, Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division has decided to provide additional stoppages of 31637/31638 Sealdah – Ranaghat – Sealdah AC EMU local at Simurali, Halisahar, Kankinara, Jagaddal & Ichchapur stations on experimental basis with effect from 15.06.2026 till 31.07.2026 (inclusive),” the Eastern Railway said in a statement.
Meanwhile, in a bid to ease overcrowding, Eastern Railway has decided to operate three EMU special services on the Sealdah-Diamond Harbour section, one special service on the Canning-Sonarpur route and extend one existing service on the Sealdah-Canning section. These arrangements will remain in effect from June 15 to July 31 and will run daily, except on Sundays.
It also revised the timing of train number 30511 UP Champahati-Majerhat local at intermediate stations between Garia and Ballyguange.