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SDAH/Sealdah (21 PFs)
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Updated: Nov 24 2022 (08:24) by AdityaPramanick^~
Sealdah Railway Station (SDAH) in Kolkata is a bustling hub serving as the primary railway terminal for North and North-Eastern India. With 21 platforms and a vast network of trains, it handles millions of passengers annually. Beyond its operational significance, Sealdah station is renowned for its historical architecture, reflecting colonial influences, and offers a glimpse into Kolkata's rich cultural heritage.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, situated on the banks of the Ganges.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual and humanitarian organization founded by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Birla Mandir: A grand temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Howrah Bridge: A historic cantilever bridge connecting Kolkata to Howrah, offering scenic views and a glimpse into the city's architectural heritage.

Food

Annapurna: A popular vegetarian restaurant serving delicious thalis and snacks.
Bhojohori Manna: A well-known chain offering authentic Bengali vegetarian dishes.
The Spice Route: A modern restaurant serving pan-Indian vegetarian fare with a contemporary twist.
Govinda's: A pure vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Indian cuisine.
The Vegetarian Corner: A casual eatery offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.

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B B Ganguly Street, Near Sealdah Police Court, Ph : 033-23503535/23501728 (For North: APC Roy Road), Kolkata - 700014
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-1
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Aug 31 (12:13) Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Enhance Travel Experience During Festive Season (www.livehindustan.com)
Coach Augmentations
ER/Eastern
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News Entry# 567363   
  Past Edits
Aug 31 2024 (12:13)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 31 2024 (12:13)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... लंबी दूरी की तीन ट्रेनों में एसी कोच बढ़ाया जाएगा

During the festive season, the Indian Railways has added extra coaches to three long-distance express trains to enhance the travel experience for passengers. These temporary additions include AC 2-tier and AC 3-tier coaches on Train No. 12495/12496 Bikaner-Kolkata-Bikaner Pratap Express (departing Bikaner from 5th to 26th September and Kolkata from 6th...
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to 27th September), an additional AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier Economy, and AC 3-tier coach on Train No. 19608/19607 Madar Junction-Kolkata-Madar Junction Express (departing Madar Junction from 2nd to 30th September and Kolkata from 5th September to 3rd October), and an additional AC 3-tier Economy coach on Train No. 12988/12987 Ajmer-Sealdah-Ajmer Express (departing Ajmer from 1st to 30th September and Sealdah from 2nd September to 1st October).

Pooja ke season mein, Indian Railways ne yaatriyon ki suvidha ke liye, teen long-distance express trains mein extra coaches add kiye hain. Yeh temporary additions hain, aur isme Train No. 12495/12496 Bikaner-Kolkata-Bikaner Pratap Express (5th to 26th September se Bikaner se aur 6th to 27th September se Kolkata se chaliyegi)...
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mein AC 2-tier aur AC 3-tier coaches, Train No. 19608/19607 Madar Junction-Kolkata-Madar Junction Express (2nd to 30th September se Madar Junction se aur 5th September to 3rd October se Kolkata se chaliyegi) mein AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier Economy, aur AC 3-tier coach, aur Train No. 12988/12987 Ajmer-Sealdah-Ajmer Express (1st to 30th September se Ajmer se aur 2nd September to 1st October se Sealdah se chaliyegi) mein AC 3-tier Economy coach shamil hain.
Aug 29 (11:01) Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to 24 Trains to Address Growing Demand (www.livehindustan.com)
Coach Augmentations
ER/Eastern
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News Entry# 567066   
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Aug 29 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 29 2024 (11:01)
Station Tag: Jasidih Junction/JSME added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Trains:  Bikaner - Howrah Weekly SF Express (Via Lucknow)/12372   Howrah - Bikaner Weekly SF Express (Via Lucknow)/12371   Mumbai CSMT - Asansol SF Express/12362   Asansol - Mumbai CSMT SF Express (PT)/12361   Himgiri Express/12332   Himgiri Express/12331   Amritsar - Sealdah Jallianwala Bagh Express/12380   Sealdah - Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh Express/12379   West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express/12330   West Bengal Sampark Kranti Express/12329   Mumbai CSMT - Howrah Mail (Via Gaya)/12322   Howrah - Mumbai CSMT Mail (Via Gaya)/12321   Jaynagar - Kolkata Weekly Express/13136   Kolkata - Jaynagar Weekly Express/13135   Durgiana Express/12358   Durgiana Express/12357   Gwalior - Kolkata SF Express/12320   Kolkata - Gwalior SF Express/12319   Mithila Express/13022   Mithila Express/13021   Azamgarh - Kolkata Weekly Express/13138   Kolkata - Azamgarh Weekly Express/13137   Gurumukhi SF Express/12326   Gurumukhi SF Express/12325   Raxaul - Hyderabad Weekly Express/17006   Hyderabad - Raxaul Weekly Express/17005   Bikaner - Howrah SF Express (Via Prayagraj)/22308   Howrah - Bikaner SF Express (Via Prayagraj)/22307   Jodhpur - Howrah Superfast Express/12308   Howrah - Jodhpur Superfast Express/12307  
read full article... 24 महत्वपूर्ण एक्सप्रेस ट्रेनों में अतिरिक्त कोच

Indian Railways has decided to add extra coaches to 24 important trains to address the increasing demand from passengers. This will help reduce the difficulty passengers face in securing confirmed tickets. The railway will be adding more general second-class compartments to 24 important long-distance trains to improve the travel experience. The...
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additional coaches will be added over several days to cater to the rising demand for tickets throughout the year. In addition to adding general second-class coaches, the railway will permanently replace some AC 3-tier economy and sleeper-class coaches with general second-class coaches to make travel more affordable and accessible for a larger number of passengers. The move ensures that more people can travel comfortably, even during peak seasons, without the high cost associated with premium classes. This increase is part of the Indian Railways' commitment to meeting the needs of all passengers and ensuring a more inclusive and convenient travel experience for everyone. Specific details of the train additions, including departure dates and train numbers are included below.

Indian Railways ne passengers ki badhti demand ko dekhte hue 24 important trains mein extra coaches jodne ka decision liya hai. Isse passengers ko confirmed ticket ki dikkat kam hogi. Railway 24 important long distance trains mein general second-class ke zyada compartments jodkar passengers ke liye travel experience ko behtar banane...
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ke liye taiyaar hai. Railway by kuchh dinon mein extra coaches laga rahi hai. Iska uddyashya pure saal tickets ki badhti demand ko pura karna hai. Kuchh AC 3-tier economy aur sleeper-class coaches ko general second-class coaches se permanently replace karke, railway bada number mein passengers ke liye travel ko zyada affordable aur accessible banane ke liye committed hai. Yeh kadam ensure karta hai ki zyada log premium classes se judi high cost ke bina, peak season mein bhi passenger aaram se travel kar sake. Yeh badhaaw Indian Railways ki commitment ka hissa hai, jo ki sabhi passengers ki jarooraton ko pura karna aur sabke liye zyada inclusive aur convenient travel ensure karna chahti hai. Specific details of the train additions, including departure dates and train numbers are included below.
Aug 27 (16:21) East Rail Announces 9 Special Trains for Durga Puja Festival with 179,000 Additional Seats (er.indianrailways.gov.in)
New/Special Trains
ER/Eastern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566796   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Udhna Junction (Surat)/UDN added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Khatipura (Jaipur)/KWP added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Asansol Junction/ASN added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Anand Vihar Terminal/ANVT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Raxaul Junction/RXL added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Vadodara Junction/BRC added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Malda Town/MLDT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Malda Town - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Special/03435 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Asansol - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare SF Special/03575 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Sealdah - Vadodara Special Fare SF Special/03109 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Howrah - Raxaul Special Fare Special/03045 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Howrah - Raxaul Special Fare Special/03043 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Sealdah - Gorakhpur Special Fare Summer Special/03131 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Asansol - Khatipura (Jaipur) Special Fare SF Special/03509 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Howrah - Khatipura (Jaipur) Special Fare Special/03007 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:21)
Train Tag: Malda Town - Udhna Special Fare Special/03417 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
Trains:  Anand Vihar Terminal - Malda Town Special Fare Special/03436   Malda Town - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Special/03435   Anand Vihar Terminal - Asansol Special Fare SF Special/03576   Asansol - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare SF Special/03575   Vadodara - Sealdah Special Fare SF Special/03110   Sealdah - Vadodara Special Fare SF Special/03109   Raxaul - Howrah Special Fare Special/03046   Howrah - Raxaul Special Fare Special/03045   Raxaul - Howrah Special Fare Special/03044   Howrah - Raxaul Special Fare Special/03043   Gorakhpur - Sealdah Special Fare Summer Special/03132   Sealdah - Gorakhpur Special Fare Summer Special/03131   Khatipura (Jaipur) - Asansol Special Fare SF Special/03510   Asansol - Khatipura (Jaipur) Special Fare SF Special/03509   Khatipura (Jaipur) - Howrah Special Fare Special/03008   Howrah - Khatipura (Jaipur) Special Fare Special/03007   Udhna - Malda Town Special Fare Special/03418   Malda Town - Udhna Special Fare Special/03417  
read full article... Press Release: অতিরক্ত ১৭৯০০০ বার্থ উপলব্ধ হবে নয় জোড়া পূজা স্পেশাল ট্রেন চালানোর জন্য

East Rail is introducing 9 special trains for the upcoming Durga Puja festival, running on various routes from October 1st to December 1st, 2024. These trains will offer over 179,000 additional seats, providing travelers with more options for their festive journeys. The train schedule includes details like departure dates, days, and...
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frequency for each route.

Durga Puja ke liye East Rail 9 special trains chalane wala hai, jo October 1st se December 1st, 2024 tak, different routes par chalenge. Yeh trains 179,000 se zyada seats denge, jisse logon ke liye festival ke time travel karne ke zyada options available honge. Train ka schedule har route...
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ke liye departure dates, days, and frequency deta hai.
Aug 27 (16:15) Kolkata Metro Records Surge in Smart Card Usage (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566795   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... MORE THAN ONE LAKH SMART CARDS SOLD IN LAST THREE MONTHS

Kolkata Metro has seen a surge in the use of smart cards for ticketing. Over 1 lakh smart cards were sold and more than 25 lakh cards were recharged between May and July 2024. The popularity of smart cards is attributed to their convenience and financial benefits. Commuters can now purchase...
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and recharge smart cards using UPI payments, and they can use a single card for travel across all Kolkata Metro lines. The Metro authorities believe this trend will continue as more people choose this hassle-free ticketing option.

Kolkata Metro mein smart cards ka use bada badha hai. May aur July 2024 ke beech mein 1 lakh se zyada smart cards bik gaye aur 25 lakh se zyada cards recharge hue. Smart cards ki popularity unke convenience aur financial benefits ke karan hai. Commuters ab UPI payments se smart...
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cards kharid aur recharge kar sakte hain, aur woh ek single card se Kolkata Metro ki saari lines par travel kar sakte hain. Metro authorities ka maanana hai ki yeh trend aage bhi chalega kyunki zyada log yeh hassle-free ticketing option choose karenge.
Aug 27 (16:13) Kolkata Metro Embarks on Energy-Saving Initiative by Replacing Fans with BLDC Models (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566794   
  Past Edits
Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... CONVENTIONAL FANS IN METRO TO BE REPLACED BY BLDC FANS

Kolkata Metro is replacing all conventional fans with energy-efficient BLDC fans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions as part of the Indian Railways' Net Zero Carbon Emission target. This initiative, part of the IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy), aims to save energy and reduce operating costs. ...
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Over 3300 fans will be replaced in seven months, resulting in an estimated 9 lakh units of energy saved annually, equivalent to 1900 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and a cost saving of Rs. 65 lakh annually.

Kolkata Metro apna energy consumption aur carbon emission ko kam karne ke liye, sabhi conventional fans ko energy-efficient BLDC fans se replace kar raha hai. Ye initiative Indian Railways ke Net Zero Carbon Emission target ka ek part hai. Ye IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy) ka ek part...
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hai jiska aim hai energy bachaana aur operating cost ko kam karna. Aage aane waale 7 mahino mein 3300 se zyada fans replace kiye jayenge, jisse saal mein 9 lakh unit energy bachaane ka anuman hai, jisko 1900 ton carbon dioxide emission kam karne ke barabar mana ja raha hai. Isse saal mein Rs. 65 lakh ki cost saving bhi hone ki ummid hai.
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