 Electrification on the railway system in the eastern region required major repair and overhaul facilities for Electric Locos, EMU Rolling Stocks since the early 60's.Kanchrapara was selected to play the key role in all these spheres.In 1962 a decision was taken for remodelling Kanchrapara Workshop in order to make it a base workshop for electric locos, EMU rolling stocks of Eastern and South Eastern Railways.