India, Sept. 23 -- Incessant overnight rain in Kolkata significantly affected the Howrah division of Eastern Railways, leading to the cancellation of 25 EMU local trains and rescheduling of several others.

The heavy rain severely waterlogged railway tracks across the city, with authorities deploying water pumps to eliminate the excess water and ensure fast restoration of services.

"Eastern Railway is continuing its tireless efforts for maintaining suburban service in Sealdah & Howrah divisions. In Sealdah North & Main line section, suburban trains are being received & despatched from the platforms. In Sealdah South section, except one or two trains all south bound trains are being short terminating/short originating at Ballygunge as Sea...