First air-conditioned (AC) local trains have been started in West Bengal starting from August 10, 2025. Developed by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF), this new AC EMU train promises to be a game changer for the state’s rail network.The train has been allocated to the Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER).
Indian Railways is installing CCTV cameras in coaches and locomotives to enhance passenger safety and security. This move aims at determining criminal activities , ensure monitoring, and improve transparency.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today believed to have expressed her displeasure on the alleged continued harassment of Bengali speaking migrant workers in BJP-ruled states, sources claimed.
