Commuters in the northern and southern branches of the Eastern Railway are facing immense overcrowding on trains, particularly during peak hours. The situation is most severe during the morning rush, when commuters from the suburbs travel to Kolkata for work and school. The issue is compounded by the expansion of platforms...
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at Sealdah station, causing temporary disruption and exacerbating the already overcrowded situation. Passengers are forced to endure uncomfortable and even dangerous conditions, with instances of people falling from trains and getting injured. The situation has not improved despite repeated complaints from passengers, highlighting the lack of proper measures to address the problem.