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SRC/Santragachi Junction (6 PFs)
सांतरागाछी जंक्शन
সাঁতরাগাছি জংশন

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 15 2023 (08:03) by Pran22^~
Santragachi Junction (SRC) is a major railway station in Howrah, West Bengal, located on the Kona Expressway (NH 117). It boasts six platforms, facilitating connections to various destinations across the state and beyond. The station offers essential amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and ticket booking counters, making it a convenient hub for travelers. A bustling marketplace near the station offers a vibrant experience and diverse shopping opportunities.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A prominent temple on the banks of the Ganges, known for its association with Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a serene and spiritual place.
Howrah Maidan: A large open space with numerous temples, including the Howrah Kali Temple and the Birla Mandir.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Anglican cathedral known for its beautiful architecture.

Food

Bhojohori Manna: A popular restaurant known for its authentic Bengali vegetarian dishes.
Haldiram's: A chain restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Annapurna: A local eatery offering delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
The Curry House: A restaurant known for its flavorful vegetarian curries and rice dishes.
Shree Krishna Sweets: A famous sweet shop offering a wide range of vegetarian sweets and snacks.

Station Address

Kona Expressway ( NH 117), Santragachi , Pin - 711104, Dist - Howrah
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: SG-1
Zone: SER/South Eastern   Division: Kharagpur


Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 103
Number of Originating Trains: 22
Number of Terminating Trains: 21
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Rating: 3.1/5 (162 votes)
cleanliness - good (21)
porters/escalators - average (20)
food - average (20)
transportation - good (21)
lodging - average (19)
railfanning - good (21)
sightseeing - good (20)
safety - average (20)

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Additional SER Puja Spl trains.
Moderator sir pl add these trains
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Delhi Bound Non Premium Train from Eastern India premiere league starts today!

Will share Delhi Bound Trains in 4 different Groups!
Groups Are
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Odisha Group
3) Bihar/Jharkhand Group
4) Northeast Group

Most voted train from each group will qualify for the final

This is the West Bengal Group.
Trains Include
Poorva Express (Gaya/Patna)
West Bengal Sampark Kranti/Sealdah Jalianwalabagh
Kalka Mail aka Netaji Express
Santragachi - Anand Vihar (T) weekly Express
Haldia - Anand Vihar (T) weekly Express
Howrah - Barmer Express via Old Delhi
NJP - New Delhi Express
Sikkim Mahananda Express
Farakka Express (Sultanpur/Ayodhya Cantonment)

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Poorva Express (Gaya/Patna)
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West Bengal Sampark Kranti/Jalianwalabagh
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Kalka Mail aka Netaji Express
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Great
Pie chart of SER based LHB coaches made since 01.04.2019.

Note, this figures are based on LHB coaches made till 31.03.2024.

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Great poll Excellent effort! Excellent Great collection bro... Superb collection Great
#BeautyAndTheBeast - Part 1
The most Handsome/ Cute E Loco in your eyes?
**Note: All the locos listed here are currently active. If you prefer any historical then please vote for 'Other' and comment.
**Tagging all the E-Loco Sheds.
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Should Railway introduce Santragachi - Dankuni local via Bhattanagar?
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