South Eastern Railway to Develop Seven New Passenger Halt Stations

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.

Near Sidhu Kanho University, Purulia District
- Proposed between Purulia and Gourinathdham railway stations under Adra Division.
- Located at KM 329/7-329/17 in Purulia district, West Bengal.
- Expected to improve rail connectivity to Sidhu Kanho University and nearby areas.
- Expected to benefit students, daily commuters, farmers, traders and workers.
- Will facilitate easier access to educational institutions, healthcare facilities, markets and employment opportunities.

Sidhi Jamra, Purulia District
- Proposed between Radhagaon and Pundag railway stations under Adra Division.
- Located at KM 394/14-394/16 in Purulia district.
- Expected to serve residents of Sidhi, Amirdia, Banghutu, Keshpur and surrounding villages.
- Will improve accessibility and transportation facilities for local communities.

Chandipur, Purba Medinipur District
- Proposed between Kalikakhali and Lavan Satyagraha Smarak Halt on the Panskura-Digha line under Kharagpur Division.
- Located approximately 1.5 km from Kalikakhali and 2.2 km from Lavan Satyagraha Smarak Halt.
- Expected to benefit around 90,000 people.
- Will serve 31 villages spread across three Gram Panchayats.
- Will provide improved access to railway services for rural communities.

Nilkunthia, Purba Medinipur District
- Proposed between Raghunathbari and Rajgoda stations on the Panskura-Haldia section.
- Located about 4.45 km from Raghunathbari and 3.56 km from Rajgoda.
- Expected to benefit around 90,000 people in nearby areas.
- Will improve connectivity to schools, healthcare centres, banks and government offices.
- Will provide easier access to Tamluk Sadar Hospital and other public facilities.

Doro Krishnanagar, Purba Medinipur District
- Proposed between Barda and Basulya Sutahata stations on the Panskura-Haldia section.
- Located at KM 50/6-50/8 under Kharagpur Division.
- Situated approximately 4.45 km from Barda and 2.5 km from Basulya Sutahata.
- Expected to benefit around 82,000 people in surrounding areas.
- Will enhance local accessibility and passenger convenience.

Kalikakhali, Purba Medinipur District
- Proposed between Lavan Satyagraha Smarak Halt and Deshpran station on the Tamluk-Digha section.
- Located around 4.9 km from Lavan Satyagraha Smarak Halt and 7.7 km from Deshpran station.
- Expected to serve approximately 99,500 people.
- Will provide improved access to around 50 primary schools, 10 high schools, Bajkul College, hospitals, banks, post offices and government offices.
- Will strengthen connectivity for students, employees and local residents.

Machhapada, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha
- Proposed between Jugpura and Thakurtota Halt stations on the Rupsa-Baripada-Bangriposi section under Kharagpur Division.
- Located near Level Crossing No. 05.
- Expected to improve rail connectivity for approximately 18,000 people.
- Will serve 12 villages under Santara, Baisingha and Raghupur Gram Panchayats.
- Will benefit students, daily commuters, farmers and traders by bringing railway services closer to their communities.

Key Benefits of the Project
- Will strengthen rail connectivity across West Bengal and Odisha.
- Will improve access to education, healthcare and employment centres.
- Will enhance mobility for rural and semi-urban communities.
- Will boost economic activities by improving access to markets and business hubs.
- Will extend passenger-friendly railway services to previously underserved regions.
- Will contribute to the overall development of local communities along the railway network.