Kolkata, January 28, 2024

Eastern Railway (ER) introduced a new era of travel comfort for its suburban lady passengers with the launch of two (2) first class EMU coaches in Matribhumi Local with modified rake, the starting service from today itself. The inaugural service of this modified Matribhumi Local with first class coaches between Ranaghat and Sealdah was flagged off by Sri Jagannath Sarkar, Member of Parliament from Ranaghat station today in presence of Shri Deepak Nigam, Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah and other dignitaries.

This commendable initiative of ER marks a significant stride towards enhancing the comfort and convenience of rail travel of the passengers especially for the lady passengers in the region. The introduction of first-class EMU services not only underscores the commitment of the Sealdah Division to passenger satisfaction but also reflects the evolving nature of railway services in response to the growing needs of the esteemed passengers. This premium offering is expected to provide a delightful journey for lady commuters, offering a blend of comfort, efficiency, and an enhanced travel experience.

The rake will be a dedicated 12 coach rake with one each marked as first class ladies coach after motor coach on either side. Half of the third coaches on either side will be marked for vendors and half for ladies passengers with second class ordinary tickets.

In regular service, the Down Train (Train No. 31602 DN Ranaghat-Sealdah) departing Ranaghat at 7.45 am will arrive at Sealdah station at 9.28 am and the Up train, 31601 UP Sealdah-Ranaghat Matribhumi Special leaving Sealdah at 5.54 pm in the evening will arrive Ranaghat station at 7.40 pm in the evening.

Matribhumi local with two first class ladies coaches consisting of following special features:-

•           12 coach Air Suspension type Rake with GPS based PIS.

•           Interior Theme based Painting in both end EMU Ladies Coaches

•           (First class) Theme: (a) Women empowerment. (b) Indian culture &Sport (c)           Science & Technology (d) Culture of Bengal

•           Modified seating facility with cushion fitted seats in both end

•           EMU Ladies Coaches (First Class) for more comfort journey of Ladies passengers

•           Provision of two mobile charging points in each ladies coach both ends EMU with overload protection.

•           Emergency talk back one in each coach.

•           CCTV surveillance both ends EMU ladies coaches (six in each first-class coach).

•           Provision of the PVC figure floor mat for both end EMU ladies coaches.

The feature packed, Modified Matribhumi EMU Special will initiate a new era of travel comfort.

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