A major water pipeline burst near Kolkata railway station has disrupted train operations, causing extensive waterlogging in the surrounding areas and delays to several long-distance express trains. The incident occurred on Monday morning, November 9, after a 72-inch main water supply pipeline maintained by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) developed leaks near the Tallah pumping station in North Kolkata.
The sudden discharge of water flooded railway tracks, the railway yard and nearby residential neighbourhoods. Circular Railway services were suspended, while several suburban trains were diverted or short-terminated. The disruption also affected four long-distance trains departing from Kolkata, which were rescheduled by approximately two to four hours.
The affected trains included Kolkata-Balurghat Express, Kolkata-Silghat Kaziranga Express, Kolkata-Azamgarh Weekly Express and Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Express. Railway authorities advised passengers to check revised departure timings before reaching stations.
The situation continued on November 10, with water remaining on railway tracks and Circular Railway services suspended for a second consecutive day. Railway officials deployed nine pumps to drain the accumulated water, while municipal teams initiated emergency repair operations.
Several neighbourhoods also experienced interruptions in water supply. Authorities disconnected electricity in flooded localities as a precaution against electrocution. Water tankers were arranged for affected residents.
The incident exposed the vulnerability of ageing urban infrastructure and created considerable inconvenience for railway passengers and local residents.
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