Special trains planned from Surat to poll-bound West Bengal
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Indian Railways operates special trains from Surat to West Bengal ahead of state assembly elections on April 25 and 29. Multiple full tariff rate trains departed from Udhna station carrying approximately 1,800 passengers on the first service, with additional trains scheduled through April 26. The arrangement assists Bengali migrant workers returning home during peak summer season.
Key Entities
SuratWest BengalUdhna Railway StationIndian RailwaysWestern RailwayHowrahSantragachiDurgapurMalda