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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
हावड़ा जंक्शन
হাওড়া জংশন

Track: Triple Electric-Line

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


Number of Platforms: 23
Number of Halting Trains: 4
Number of Originating Trains: 115
Number of Terminating Trains: 118
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Rating: 4.4/5 (1385 votes)
cleanliness - good (180)
porters/escalators - good (176)
food - excellent (176)
transportation - excellent (175)
lodging - good (168)
railfanning - excellent (168)
sightseeing - excellent (168)
safety - good (174)

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ER & ECR कभी हार नहीं मानेंगे। Always SCoR...... SCoR ..... SCoR..
Which is your favourite zone ?
Let's see which zone has a large number of railfan.
If I have forgotten any zone please comment .
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NR (Northern Railway)
8%
32
NER (North Eastern Railway)
7%
27
NFR (Northeast Frontier Railway)
3%
11
ER (Eastern Railway)
13%
51
SER (South Eastern Railway)
4%
15
SCR (South Central Railway)
11%
43
SR (Southern Railway)
7%
26
CR (Central Railway)
4%
16
WR (Western Railway)
4%
17
SWR (South Western Railway)
5%
20
NWR (North Western Railway)
7%
26
WCR (West Central Railway)
8%
30
NCR (North Central Railway)
6%
23
SECR (South East Central Railway)
2%
9
ECoR (East Coast Railway)
2%
7
ECR (East Central Railway)
11%
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Who do you think is the best Railway Minister till date. Under whose tenure Indian Railways was/is doing better ?

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Nitish Kumar / नितीश कुमार
2%
2
Lalu Prasad Yadav / लालू प्रसाद यादव
18%
21
Mamata Banerjee / ममता बेनर्जी
3%
3
Dinesh Trivedi / दिनेश त्रिवेदी
0%
0
Pavan Kumar Bansal / पवन कुमार बंसल
0%
0
Mallikarjun Kharge / मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे
0%
0
D V Sadananda Gowda / डी वि सदानंद गौड़ा
0%
0
Suresh Prabhu / सुरेश प्रभु
48%
56
Piyush Goyal / पियूष गोयल
2%
2
Ashwani Vaishnav / अश्विनी वैष्णव
26%
30
Others / कोई और
3%
3

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1-1AC, 1-3AC replaced 2 SL coaches for 12863/4 HWH-SMVB exp from 12-sep-2024 run
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Aug 12 (17:33)   22831/Howrah - Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam Superfast Express (PT) | YPR/Yesvantpur Junction (6 PFs)
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Useful Useful _/\_ Useful Useful:. Great Great Useful Great _/\_ Great:Extension ॠतु की शुरुआत। 👍 Great Useful Great Useful
Railway Board Approved Extension Of 22831/22832 Howrah - Sri Sathya Sai Prashanti Nilayam SF Express Upto Yesvantpur
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