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CG/Canning (2 PFs)
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Canning railway station is located in the town of Canning, West Bengal, and serves as an important stop on the suburban railway network. The station features two platforms, providing access to the local and extending train services that connect commuters to major destinations in the region. Reaching Canning by road is straightforward, as it is well-connected to various highways and local roads. The town is positioned approximately 50 kilometers from Kolkata, making it accessible via the NH12. Visitors traveling by car can take the expressway from Kolkata to Canning, ensuring a relatively smooth journey. Additionally, local bus services run frequently to Canning from Kolkata and other nearby towns, with popular nearby bus stations including Canning Bus Stand and Bhangar Bus Terminal. For those planning to stay overnight or for an extended visit, there are several lodging facilities available in and around Canning. Notable accommodations include: - **Hotel Royal Bengal**: A well-rated hotel offering comfortable...
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rooms and basic amenities. - **Bengal Lodge**: Known for its pleasant atmosphere and decent service, it caters to travelers looking for a cozy stay. - **Sagarika Lodging**: An affordable option, this place provides basic lodging facilities ideal for budget travelers. Canning is a great spot for vegetarian food lovers, boasting an array of eateries that focus on vegetarian cuisine. Prominent vegetarian food facilities include: - **Anand Restaurant**: Renowned for its diverse vegetarian menu and reasonable prices, perfect for family dining. - **Riddhi Siddhi**: This eatery offers a range of traditional vegetarian dishes and is a local favorite among residents. - **Sharma Dhaba**: Although it serves mixed cuisine, it is well-known for its extensive vegetarian options and quick service. Safety in Canning is generally considered acceptable, but as in any urban area, travelers are advised to stay alert, particularly in crowded places. It's always wise to follow standard safety precautions, such as avoiding poorly lit areas at night and keeping personal belongings secure. Additionally, locals are often friendly and can provide assistance or guidance to newcomers as needed. With its convenience of access, various lodging options, delightful vegetarian cuisine, and general safety, Canning railway station makes for a practical hub for both daily commuters and occasional visitors.

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Baruipur - Canning Road, Canning, District South 24 Parganas - 743 329
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah


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Feb 27 2021 (18:57)   32412/Baruipara - Sealdah Local | DDJ/Dum Dum Junction (5 PFs)
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32412 Baruipara Sealdah Local arriving DUM DUM JN
33061 Canning Barasat local departing from Dum Dum Jn and making a track change towards Barasat Section
33658 Habra Sealdah Local arriving Durganagar Station
33520 Hasnabad Sealdah Local arriving Dum Dum Jn
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Mar 20 2020 (15:32)   HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Maximum permissable speed of routes of Eastern Railway #mps /ER

Other updated information (operations)

•Twin Single line section are i) Andal-Pandabeswar & ii) Andal-Topsi
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•One Train Only (OTO) system section are i) Belur Store Yard-Belur Math, ii) Arambagh-Goghat, iii) Gokulnagar Joypur-Maynapur, iv) Kalyani-Kalyani Simanta v) Jasidih-Baidyanathdham

Corrigendum:- Raising of speed:
∆1. ASANSOL division
•Pandabeswar-Sainthia section (Km.20.34-70.56 Ex.Andal) from 90 Kmph to 100 Kmph (as per Sr.DOM memo/Oct 2020)
•Deoghar-Banka section raised to 90Kmph
•OMS Trial done at 150Kmph over CRJ (excl.) - JAJ (excl.) section, at 120Kmph over Deoghar-Banka section.

∆2. SEALDAH division
•Over Shantipur-Krishnanagar Single line, train services should run only during day time at 30KMPH strictly due to unmanned L/C (CHC/SDAH)
•Baruipur-Diamond Harbour to 100KMPH
(as per Sr.DOM circular dt.27.04.2022)
•Sealdah-Naihati (Up/Dn Suburban) & Naihati-Krishnanagar from 95KMPH to 100KMPH , Krishnanagar-Lalgola to 110KMPH (excluding Sealdah-Naihati Up/Dn Mainline, which is still at 90KMPH)
•Baruipur - Namkhana, Majerhat - Budge Budge to 100KMPH (as per WTT Oct 2022)
•Dumdum-Bongaon & Barasat-Hasnabad from 90KMPH to 100KMPH (as per T/409)
•OMS Trial run completed at 130Kmph over NH-LGL section, at 120Kmph over SDAH-KNJ section & at 120Kmph over BLN-BRP section.


∆3. HOWRAH division

•Sectional speed of Arambagh-Goghat is lowered to 60 Kmph as per T/409 issued in Sept '21.
•Bandel-Azimganj cabin raised to 110kmph (as per Dy. PCE dt.29.12.2022)
•Bandel-Saktigarh from 100Kmph to 110Kmph
•Azimganj Cabin-Nalhati UP LINE sectional speed raised from 60Kmph to 80Kmph/100Kmph (as per AOM/Chg dated 03.01.2022)
•Khana-Bonidanga from 105Kmph to 110Kmph
•Sikaripara-Dumka from 50Kmph to 70Kmph
•Work in progress: Howrah-Bandel-Barddhaman targetted for 130Kmph after OHE modification works, Khana-Bonidanga targetted for 130Kmph

∆4. MALDA division
•Malda Town-Kiul (excl.) & New Farakka-Azimganj cabin (excl.) raised to 110Kmph
•Bhagalpur-Mandarhill raised to 110Kmph
•Mandarhill-Dumka raised to 100Kmph

•Automatic signal sections are also attached.
i) Auto signal is extended from Ichhapur to Kalyani (Up Home) & Shyamnagar station converted from Block station to Flag station.
ii) Auto signal has been extended from Belmuri to Cheragram BH (Up starter) (as on June 2021)

• Train Management System (TMS) is started on experimental basis over HWH-BDC & SHE-AMBG section of Howrah division

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Mar 10 2023 (01:12)   CG/Canning (2 PFs)
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Canning local with steam locomotive in 1964.
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Aug 18 2021 (10:57)   CG/Canning (2 PFs)
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Jun 17 2021 (09:01)   HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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#EarningData
Top 30 Stations of Eastern Railway in decreasing order of PRS Earnings (Pic 1 & 2) and in decreasing order of UTS Earnings (Pic 3 & 4) during FY 2020-21.
Top 5 Stations in terms of Cumulative Earnings (PRS+UTS):-
1. Howrah Jn - Rs. 527,13,84,501
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Sealdah - Rs. 131,48,67,289
3. Asansol Jn - Rs. 44,27,96,383
4. Bhagalpur Jn - Rs. 38,58,19,066
5. Kolkata - Rs. 32,64,03,832

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