The first passenger train in eastern India ran from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854.

[6][7] Testing of electric locomotives with some coaches on section Belur to Konnagar commenced on 10 November 1957.

On four suburban trains, hauled by electric locomotives, introduced on the section Howrah to Sheoraphuli from 1 December 1957, a saving of 11 minutes per run compared to steam services was achieved.

[8] Electrification of Howrah–Burdwan main line was completed with 3 kV DC overhead system in 1958.

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