Several local trains were canceled on Sunday morning, leading to inconvenience for candidates preparing for the Group-D recruitment examination. Approximately 8,09,000 applications have been submitted for the Group-D written exam. Railway officials mentioned that the cancellations and schedule changes were necessary to ensure safe and timely travel due to maintenance and block activities in Howrah and Asansol divisions.
A spokesperson for Eastern Railway expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to passengers and emphasized the importance of checking train schedules in advance. Trains departing from Howrah station, including 37823, 37825, 37055, 37651, among others, were canceled on Sunday. Additionally, trains from various other stations like Bandel, Sheoraphuli, and Katwa were also affected.
Changes in train schedules, such as the delayed departure of the Godda-Sealdah MEMU, were implemented to accommodate the disruptions. The list of cancellations in the Asansol division included various passenger and MEMU trains. The Railway administration assured passengers of operational ticket counters and help desks to facilitate their journeys amidst the maintenance work.
A total of 1,707 examination centers have been established across the state for the Group-D recruitment exam conducted by the School Service Commission. Candidates are advised to adhere to safety regulations, including wearing only slippers or Hawaiian sandals and refraining from carrying electronic devices or jewelry. The exam is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. and conclude at 1:45 p.m., with candidates permitted to leave after 2 p.m.
