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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Updated: Feb 11 (23:02)
Howrah Junction (HWH) is a major railway station located in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It serves as the gateway to Kolkata and is one of the busiest railway stations in the country. With 23 platforms, the station boasts various amenities, including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Visitors can also find a bustling market area nearby.

Tourism

Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, situated on the banks of the Ganges.
Kalighat Kali Temple: Another important Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its intricate architecture.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a prominent Hindu monastic order.
Howrah Imambara: A grand Shia mosque known for its intricate carvings and stunning architecture.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Anglican church with beautiful stained glass windows and a serene atmosphere.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Popular for its delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Bhojanam: Offers a variety of South Indian dishes, including dosas, idlis, and vadas.
Govinda's: Offers traditional vegetarian cuisine from the Hare Krishna movement.
The Dhaba: Serves flavorful north Indian dishes like dal makhani and paneer butter masala.
Shudh: Offers a selection of pure vegetarian dishes, including chaat and parathas.

Station Address

Lower Foreshore road, Ph no; 033-26411326, Pin- 711101 , Dist - Howrah
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-1
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Howrah
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Number of Platforms: 23
Number of Halting Trains: 4
Number of Originating Trains: 111
Number of Terminating Trains: 112
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Yesterday (12:10) Vande Bharat Express Train Prepares for Launch from Bhagalpur Junction
New/Special Trains
ER/Eastern
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News Entry# 568527   
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Sep 08 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: SultanGanj/SGG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 08 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 08 2024 (12:10)
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Sep 08 2024 (12:10)
Station Tag: Bhagalpur Junction/BGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
The Vande Bharat Express train is set to commence operations from Bhagalpur Junction to Howrah on September 15th. The DRM of the Malda Railway Division, Manish Kumar Gupta, along with other officials, inspected Bhagalpur Junction on Saturday to ensure the station's readiness. The inspection included platform six, which will be the...
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departure point for the train, with an emphasis on cleanliness, passenger amenities, and security arrangements. Specific attention was paid to the platform's condition, parking, and the planned VIP protocol. Gupta directed improvements to be made to the platform, including repairs to a damaged area. He also stressed the need to increase the number of water lines supplied to trains and reviewed the cleaning standards. During the inspection, concerns were raised regarding cleanliness, with officials noticing clothes drying on the foot overbridge and water leaks on the platform. Gupta highlighted these issues to the officials present and initiated discussion on the logistics of the train's departure, including the allocated platform and the surrounding area.

Vande Bharat Express train, 15 September se Bhagalpur Junction se Howrah ke liye chalne wali hai. Malda Railway Division ke DRM Manish Kumar Gupta aur unke saath ke officers ne Saturday ko Bhagalpur Junction ka inspection kiya. Unhone platform six ka inspection kiya, jahan se train chalegi, aur cleanliness,...
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passenger amenities, aur security arrangements check kiye. Unhone platform ki condition, parking, aur VIP protocol ke liye bhi discussion kiya. Gupta ne platform per damaged areas ko repair karne ke liye directions diye, aur trains ke liye water lines ki number increase karne ka bhi kaha. Unhone cleaning standards bhi review kiye. Inspection ke time, officials ne foot overbridge per clothes dry hote hue dekha aur platform per water leaks bhi dekha. Gupta ne yeh issues officials ko bataye aur train ke departure ke logistics par discussion kiya, including allocated platform and the surrounding area.

read more... भागलपुर टू हावड़ा वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन, कब से चलने की उम्मीद और कितने नंबर प्लेटफॉर्म से चलेगी; जानें

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ER is responsible for that. Not Nishikant Dubey
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Yesterday (16:39)
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Waise iss news ke tag station me Jamalpur kyu hai. Ye VB to BGP se chalne wali hai.
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It should run via Jamalpur Jn.
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Bahut Jaldi Jamalpur se start Hogi ....
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22301 doesn't stop at RPH but this Bgp VB will stop at RPH for 2 mins that's why it's a little bit slow
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Sep 03 (20:11) Indian Railways Announces Special Trains for Festive Season
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News Entry# 567848   
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Sep 03 2024 (20:11)
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Sep 03 2024 (20:11)
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Sep 03 2024 (20:11)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
The Indian Railways has announced special trains for various stations, keeping in mind the upcoming festivals. These special trains will run between Shalimar-Chennai, Shalimar-Rangapaड़a, Santragachi-Ajmer, and Santragachi-Secunderabad. Train number 02841, Shalimar Chennai Central Special, will depart from Shalimar at 6:30 PM every Monday from September 30th to November 18th, reaching Chennai...
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Central at 11:20 PM on the third day. The train will halt at Santragachi, Kharagpur, and Balasore under the South Eastern Railway. Train number 08047, Shalimar Rangapaड़a North Special, will depart from Shalimar at 6:30 PM every Friday from October 4th to October 18th, reaching Rangapaड़a at 1:40 PM the next day. Train number 08611, Santragachi Ajmer Special, will depart from Santragachi at 10:40 PM every Monday from September 30th to November 18th, reaching Ajmer at 3:00 PM on the third day. The train will halt at Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil Muri, Ranchi, and Lohardaga under the South Eastern Railway. Train number 08845, Santragachi Secunderabad Special, will depart from Santragachi at 2:55 PM every Friday from October 4th to November 15th, reaching Secunderabad at 6:40 PM on the third day. The train will halt at Kharagpur and Balasore under the South Eastern Railway zone. Additionally, train number 12868, Pondicherry Howrah Express, will be canceled on September 4th due to rail track repair work between Ittikani-Mahbubabad on the South Central Railway.

Indian Railways ne aane waale festivals ko dekhte hue, alag alag stations ke liye special trains chalane ka aelan kiya hai. Ye special trains Shalimar-Chennai, Shalimar-Rangapaड़a, Santragachi-Ajmer aur Santragachi-Secunderabad ke beech chalengi. Train number 02841, Shalimar Chennai Central Special, har Somvaar ko September 30th se November 18th tak Shalimar se 6:30...
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PM pe chalegi, aur teesre din Chennai Central pe 11:20 PM pe pahunchegi. Ye train South Eastern Railway ke neeche Santragachi, Kharagpur aur Balasore pe rukti hai. Train number 08047, Shalimar Rangapaड़a North Special, har Shukravaar ko October 4th se October 18th tak Shalimar se 6:30 PM pe chalegi, aur dusre din Rangapaड़a pe 1:40 PM pe pahunchegi. Train number 08611, Santragachi Ajmer Special, har Somvaar ko September 30th se November 18th tak Santragachi se 10:40 PM pe chalegi, aur teesre din Ajmer pe 3:00 PM pe pahunchegi. Ye train South Eastern Railway ke neeche Kharagpur, Tatanagar, Chandil Muri, Ranchi aur Lohardaga pe rukti hai. Train number 08845, Santragachi Secunderabad Special, har Shukravaar ko October 4th se November 15th tak Santragachi se 2:55 PM pe chalegi, aur teesre din Secunderabad pe 6:40 PM pe pahunchegi. Ye train South Eastern Railway zone ke neeche Kharagpur aur Balasore pe rukti hai. Iske alawa, train number 12868, Pondicherry Howrah Express, September 4th ko cancel rahegi, kyonki South Central Railway pe Ittikani-Mahbubabad ke beech rail track repair ka kaam chal raha hai.

read more... रेलवे चलाएगी त्योहार स्पेशल कई ट्रेनें

Sep 01 (19:31) Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight, Railway Cancellations and Other Top News
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News Entry# 567585   
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
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Sep 01 2024 (19:31)
Station Tag: Rourkela Junction/ROU added by Exynos9611~/2099623
A bomb threat was made against an IndiGo flight traveling from Jabalpur to Hyderabad. K.C. Tyagi resigned from his position as national spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), and Rajeev Ranjan Prasad was appointed in his place. Eight candidates died and over 200 were hospitalized, some in critical condition, during...
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a recruitment run for Jharkhand's Product Constables. Indian Railways has canceled 10 trains and rerouted several others due to ongoing development work, affecting travel in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. This impacts travel plans for individuals planning to visit or travel through these states.

Ek IndiGo flight pe bomb threat diya gaya, jo Jabalpur se Hyderabad ja raha tha. Janata Dal (United) ke national spokesperson, K.C. Tyagi, ne apna पद chhod diya hai aur Rajeev Ranjan Prasad ko unki jagah appoint kiya gaya hai. Jharkhand ke Product Constable ke liye recruitment run ke time...
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8 candidates ki maut ho gayi aur 200 se zyada hospital mein bharti hue, jinmein se kuchh ki halat critical hai. Indian Railways ne ongoing development work ki wajah se 10 trains cancel kar di hain aur kai trains ke routes change kar diye hain. Ye Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh aur Odisha mein travel karne walo ko affect karta hai.

read more... दक्षिण पूर्व मध्य रेलवे ने 10 ट्रेनों को किया रद्द, मुंबई मेल, आजाद हिंद समेत 4 के रूट डायवर्ट

Aug 31 (18:18) Special Trains Announced for Koushiki Amavasya Mela at Tarapith
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News Entry# 567387   
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Aug 31 2024 (18:19)
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Aug 31 2024 (18:19)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
The Eastern Railway has decided to run special trains between Howrah and Rampurhat on September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th to accommodate the large influx of devotees visiting the Tarapith temple in Birbhum during the Koushiki Amavasya Mela. The temple witnesses a surge of nearly 1 million devotees annually for the festival....
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These special trains will depart Howrah at 5:45 AM and reach Rampurhat at 9:50 AM. The return journey from Rampurhat will begin at 11:32 AM and reach Howrah at 3:55 PM. The trains will stop at Sealdah, Bandel, Barddhaman, Guskara, Bolpur (Shantiniketan), and Sainthia stations. The trains will have general second-class compartments.

Eastern Railway ne September 2, 3 aur 4 ko Howrah aur Rampurhat ke beech special train chalane ka faisla liya hai. Koushiki Amavasya Mela ke time Birbhum ke Tarapith temple me har saal bhakt ki bahut bheed hoti hai. Lagbhag 10 lakh shraddhalu Maa Tara ke darshan ke liye aate...
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hain. Yeh special train Howrah se subah 5:45 AM chaliyegi aur 9:50 AM par Rampurhat pahunchengi. Rampurhat se return journey subah 11:32 AM shuru hoga aur shaam 3:55 PM par Howrah pahunchengi. Train dono dishao mein Sealdah, Bandel, Barddhaman, Guskara, Bolpur (Shantiniketan) aur Sainthia station par rukengi. Train mein general second-class compartment honge.

read more... Train News : तारापीठ मंदिर जाने वाले लोगों के लिये खुशखबरी, हावड़ा-रामपुरहाट के बीच चलेंगी स्पेशल ट्रेन

Aug 31 (17:21) Train Cancellations on South East Central Railway Due to Development Work
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News Entry# 567377   
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Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
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Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Pune Junction/PUNE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: NSCB Itwari Junction (Nagpur)/NITR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Saidapet/SP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (17:22)
Station Tag: Chakradharpur/CKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Due to development work on the South East Central Railway, several trains will be canceled on various dates. These include the Tatanagar-Bilaspur, Bilaspur-Tatanagar, Tatanagar-Itwari, Itwari-Tatanagar, Darbhanga-Secunderabad, Secunderabad-Dhanbad, Santragachi-Jabalpur, Jabalpur-Santragachi, Santragachi-Pune, Pune-Santragachi, Bilaspur-Patna, Patna-Bilaspur, Howrah-Mumbai, and Mumbai-Howrah Express trains. The cancellations will take place between September 10th and 28th, 2024, with specific...
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dates varying for each train. For example, Train No. 18113 Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express will be cancelled from September 10th to 27th, 2024, while Train No. 17008 Darbhanga-Secunderabad Express will be cancelled on September 10th, 13th, 17th, and 29th, 2024.

South East Central Railway pe development ka kaam chalne ki wajah se, kai trains different dates pe cancel honge. Isme Tatanagar-Bilaspur, Bilaspur-Tatanagar, Tatanagar-Itwari, Itwari-Tatanagar, Darbhanga-Secunderabad, Secunderabad-Dhanbad, Santragachi-Jabalpur, Jabalpur-Santragachi, Santragachi-Pune, Pune-Santragachi, Bilaspur-Patna, Patna-Bilaspur, Howrah-Mumbai, aur Mumbai-Howrah Express trains shamil hain. Ye cancelation 10 September se 28 September 2024 ke beech honge, har...
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train ke liye specific dates alag alag hai. For example, Train No. 18113 Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express 10 September se 27 September 2024 tak cancel rahegi, aur Train No. 17008 Darbhanga-Secunderabad Express 10, 13, 17, aur 29 September 2024 ko cancel rahegi.

read more... विकास कार्य को लेकर कई ट्रेने रहेगी रद्द

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