Sonarpur Train Delays Spark Commuter Blockade, Sealdah Section Disrupted

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News18•08-01-2026, 11:55
Sonarpur Train Delays Spark Commuter Blockade, Sealdah Section Disrupted
- •Angry commuters blocked tracks for 20 minutes in Sonarpur due to persistent delays of the 8:42 AM local train.
- •Passengers claimed daily delays prevent them from reaching offices, schools, and colleges on time, despite numerous complaints.
- •The blockade caused significant disruption, stranding multiple trains on the Sealdah section and increasing passenger hardship.
- •Sonarpur GRP and RPF quickly arrived, negotiating with protesters to defuse the tense situation.
- •The blockade was lifted after administrative assurances, but the issue of regular delays and commuter dissatisfaction remains unresolved.
Why It Matters: Regular train delays in Sonarpur led to commuter protests, disrupting Sealdah section services and highlighting ongoing issues.
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