SER TO STRENGTH RAIL CONNECTIVITY WITH 7 NEW HALT STATIONS
Kolkata, October, 2026
South Eastern Railway is set to strengthen rail connectivity over the jurisdiction with seven new passenger halt stations, two under Adra Division and five under Kharagpur Division. These stations, proposed and sanctioned by the Railway Board at various locations, aim to enhance passenger amenities and extend railway services to communities in the surrounding areas.
New Passenger Halt Station Near Sidhu Kanho University in Purulia District:
The passenger halt near Sidhu Kanho University, is proposed to be developed between Purulia and Gourinathdham railway stations at KM 329/7–329/17, under Adra Division in Purulia district, West Bengal. The location is expected to improve rail access for the university area and surrounding local communities. The improved connectivity will benefit students, daily commuters, farmers, traders and workers by facilitating easier access to educational institutions, healthcare facilities, markets and employment opportunities.
New Passenger Halt at Sidhi Jamra in Purulia District:
Another new passenger halt at Sidhi Jamra is proposed to be developed between Radhagaon and Pundag railway stations at KM 394/14–394/16 under Adra Division in Purulia district, West Bengal. The halt is expected to serve nearby Sidhi, Amirdia, Banghutu, Keshpur etc. villages and adjoining areas.
New Passenger Halt at Chandipur in Purba Medinipur District:
The new Chandipur Passenger Halt will be developed between Kalikakhali and Lavan Satyagraha Smarak halt stations on the Panskura-Digha line under Kharagpur Division. It will be Located approximately 1.5 km from Kalikakhali and 2.2 km from Lavan Satya Graha Smarak halt. The proposed facility is expected to benefit around 90,000 people across 31 villages under three Gram Panchayats.
New Passenger Halt at Nilkunthia in Purba Medinipur District:
The new Nilkunthia Passenger Halt will be located between Raghunathbari and Rajgoda stations in the Panskura-Haldia section under Kharagpur Division. The halt is approximately 4.45 km from Raghunathbari towards Panskura and 3.56 km from Rajgoda towards Tamluk. It is expected to serve around 90,000 people in the surrounding area, which has numerous schools, five primary health units, Tamluk Sadar Hospital, banks and government offices.
New Passenger Halt at Doro Krishnanagar in Purba Medinipur District:
The Doro Krishnanagar Passenger Halt will be developed between Barda and Basulya Sutahata stations in the Panskura-Haldia section under Kharagpur Division.It will be located at KM 50/6–50/8, the halt is approximately 4.45 km from Barda towards Tamluk and 2.5 km from Basulya Sutahata towards Haldia. The facility is expected to benefit around 82,000 people in the surrounding areas.
New Passenger Halt at Kalikahaliin Purba Medinipur District:
The Kalikahali Passenger Halt between Lavan Satyagraha Smarak halt and Deshpranstation in the Tamluk-Digha section under Kharagpur Division.The halt is approximately 4.9 km from Lavan Satyagraha Smarak halt towards Tamluk and 7.7 km from Deshpran towards Digha. It is expected to serve around 99,500 people in the surrounding area, which has approximately 50 primary schools, 10 high schools, Bajkul College, a hospital, banks, post offices and government offices.
New Passenger Halt at Machhapada in Mayurbhanj District in Odisha:
The Machhapada Passenger Halt, is proposed to be developed between Jugpura and Thakurtota halt stations in the Rupsa-Baripada–Bangriposi section under Kharagpur Division in the state of Odisha. It is expected to improve rail connectivity for around 18,000 people across 12 villages under Santara, Baisingha and Raghupur Gram Panchayats. Situated near Level Crossing No. 05, it will bring rail services closer to local communities, benefiting students, daily commuters, farmers and traders.
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