15 lakh passengers, daily hassle: Sealdah Station’s taxi problem gets a fix

3 min readKolkataJul 31, 2026 11:38 AM IST The Central Gate at Sealdah Station is specifically designed to provide mail and express train passengers with a dedicated, hassle-free gateway to and from the station, officials said. (Express Photo/AI Enhanced) Every day, more than 15 lakh passengers pass through Sealdah Station, Kolkata’s busiest railway hub. But for many, especially those with heavy luggage or family in tow, the toughest part of the journey begins after they leave the platform—finding a taxi through the packed station. That daily ordeal is about to get significantly easier. The Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway has opened a Central Gate, specifically designed to give mail and express train passengers a dedicated, hassle-free gateway in and out of the station. Direct acce