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SRC/Santragachi Junction (6 PFs)
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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
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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 108
Number of Originating Trains: 24
Number of Terminating Trains: 23
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Dec 08 2014 (23:42)   LTT/Mumbai LTT (7 PFs)
 
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The following lines should be made Doubling & Electrified by giving funds in the coming Budget or Centre and State cost sharing basis.
i) WADI - PUNE (Helps in reducing time between LTT, ADI & SC)
ii) CT - GTL
iii) FM - GY - BYPL (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & Bangalore)
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SC - MUE - NSL (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & but also provides alternative route to JAT, CDG, ASR)
v) MUE - ADB - MJRI (Helps an alternative route to HWH & NDLS)
vi) BN - NLPD (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & Vijayawada also helps in developing NLDA like WL and GNT like BZA)
vi) NLPD - DHNE (Helps in alternative route to SBC)
vii) BZA - GDV - MTM - BVRT - NS - NDD (Alternative route from BZA to RJY)
viii) VZM - TIG - R (Shore & alternative route to NDLS, LTT, SNSI, ADI, JP etc)
ix) KPD - TPTY ( Alternative route to SBC, TVC from GDR)
x) KTV - KRDL (Should be done as national project as not only WAT & ECoR but whole of India is dependent on this,since it is earning 6000 Crores per annum in single line)
Only Electrification
i) NWP - GNPR ( Helps in running EMU from VSKP & PSA and an overnight exp from BBS)
ii) PAK - DMM
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Jan 23 2015 (22:53)   VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
 
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Ministry of Railways - India
9 hrs ·
Railway Budget is to be presented on the 26th February 2015. A large number of suggestions and ideas have been received from the public reflecting people's aspirations and expectations from the Railways.
The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhu has taken note of all the suggestions received on the Indian Railways website and other media....
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He would like to assure everyone that Indian Railways, despite facing various types of constraints, will try its best to incorporate all feasible suggestions.
Source - Railways Official Facebook page
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Oct 20 (19:09)   20822/Santragachi - Pune Humsafar Express | SRC/Santragachi Junction (6 PFs)
The_explorerr_guy
The_explorerr_guy   1 blog posts
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Hello everyone,

Posting here on IRI after a long time—hope you're all doing well!

I recently traveled on the 20822 Santragachi Humsafar Express, from Santragachi Junction to Panvel Junction, and wanted to share...
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my review.

Date of Journey: 12/10/2024
Loco: Tata WAP7 39109 powered the train.

Punctuality:

Absolutely horrendous, and I mean it! The train is often rescheduled from the source, typically running 4 to 6 hours late. By the time it reaches Panvel, delays can range from 8 to 10 hours, sometimes even stretching to 15 hours, thanks to SER’s prioritization of freight trains.
Luckily, my journey was on time at departure (6 PM from Santragachi), but we reached Panvel on Monday around 2 AM—2 hours late, dated 14/10/2024. We even got overtaken by the 11040 Maharashtra Express at Bhusaval Junction!

For Mumbaikars, I would suggest using this train as a last resort, especially since Santragachi is not easily accessible, and public transportation is limited. Trains like Geetanjali Express or Jnaneswari Express are much better options.

Cleanliness:
There’s OBHS staff dedicated to cleaning every 3-4 hours, but honestly, the coaches were quite dirty, indicating poor primary maintenance by SRC CDO.

Food:
I ordered my meals online—lunch from Nagpur and dinner from Bhusaval—so I can't comment on the pantry car food. However, fellow passengers mentioned that the quality wasn’t great.

Railfanning:
There wasn’t much to see, but if the train is delayed by an hour or so, the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express overtakes it just before Nagpur. I was fortunate to witness this during my trip.

Ticket Availability:
Except during Durga Puja or other festivals, tickets are usually easy to get. However, given the train's poor punctuality, I recommend considering alternative options for this route.

Safety:
Be mindful of your luggage, as there were no RPF patrols during the night.

Feel free to correct me on any points, and I welcome your comments!

Here are some snaps I took during the journey.

Cheers!
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Oct 17 (11:33)   11755/NSC Bose Itwari - Rewa Express (via Chhindwara) | NITR/NSCB Itwari Junction (Nagpur) (6 PFs)
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Rewa Itwari express via Chhindwara, Azad Hind Express, Nanded Santragachi express will get LHB coaches soon
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Oct 10 (21:17)   12767/Hazur Sahib Nanded - Santragachi SF Express (PT) | NED/Hazur Sahib Nanded (4 PFs)
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The complete Set is to get LHB in February
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