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KOAA/Kolkata (5 PFs)
Local Name: Chitpur Terminal
कोलकाता
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 19 2022 (23:16) by Pran22^~
Kolkata Railway Station (KOAA) is a bustling hub located in the Belgachia area of Kolkata, West Bengal.
It boasts 5 platforms, offering connections to various destinations across India.
The station features amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and a well-connected road network, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: Famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a significant pilgrimage site.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Iconic temple on the banks of the Ganges, revered for its historical and religious significance.
Belur Math: Spiritual center of the Ramakrishna Mission, showcasing a blend of architectural styles and peaceful ambiance.
Birla Mandir: Modern Hindu temple built in white marble, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
St. Paul's Cathedral: Historic Anglican cathedral, a prominent landmark in the heart of Kolkata.

Food

Annapurna Sweets: Famous for its delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian meals.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain offering a wide selection of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Bhojohori Manna: Popular Bengali restaurant serving authentic vegetarian dishes.
Kasturi Restaurant: Known for its traditional vegetarian thalis and street food.
Govinda's: Vegetarian restaurant serving pure vegetarian dishes inspired by ISKCON cuisine.

Station Address

Canal E Road, Opp. To R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Belgachia, Ph - 033-27050307, Kolkata - 700037
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Today (08:15) Special Train Between Kolkata and Jammu Tawi via Dhanbad During Festive Season (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 567631   
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Sep 02 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Jammu Tawi/JAT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 02 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 02 2024 (08:15)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... दीपावली व छठ के बाद जम्मूतवी के लिए स्पेशल ट्रेन

A special train will run between Kolkata and Jammu Tawi via Dhanbad from October 10th to November 14th. The train will depart from Kolkata every Thursday and from Jammu Tawi every Tuesday. The 04681 Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Chhath Special will depart from Kolkata at 11:45 PM on Thursdays, reaching Dhanbad at...
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5:15 AM the following Friday and Jammu Tawi at 12:30 PM on Saturday. The return train, 04682 Jammu Tawi-Kolkata Special, will depart from Jammu Tawi at 11:20 PM on Tuesdays, reaching Dhanbad at 7:15 AM on Thursday. The train will have 18 sleeper coaches, one third AC coach, two general coaches, and two SLR coaches. Bookings for the train will begin soon.

Durga Puja ke baad Diwali aur Chhath ke madde nazar, Railway ne Kolkata se Jammu Tawi ke beech Dhanbad hoke special train chalane ki ghosna ki hai. Kolkata se train 10 October se 14 November ke beech har Thursday ko aur Jammu Tawi se yeh train 8 October se 12 November...
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ke beech har Tuesday ko chalegi. 04681 Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Chhath Special Kolkata se Thursday ki raat 11:45 PM pe khulegi. Train agli tarikh yaani Friday ki tithi mein subah 5:15 AM pe Dhanbad aur Saturday ki dopahar 12:30 PM pe Jammu Tawi pahunchegi. Waapsi mein Tuesday ko 04682 Jammu Tawi-Kolkata Special Jammu Tawi se raat 11:20 PM pe rawana hogi. Yeh train Thursday ki subah 7:15 AM pe Dhanbad pahunchegi. Train mein 18 sleeper coaches, ek third AC coach, do general coaches, aur do SLR coaches honge. Jaldi train ki booking shuru hogi.
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 27 (16:27) Eastern Railway Launches Special Train to Puri for Festive Season (er.indianrailways.gov.in)
New/Special Trains
ER/Eastern
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566797   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:27)
Station Tag: Puri/PURI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:27)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:27)
Train Tag: Kolkata - Puri Special Fare special/03101 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... PLANNING A PUJA TRIP TO PURI: GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR KOLKATA-PURI SPECIAL WITH 13,000 ADDITIONAL BERTHS

Eastern Railway is introducing a special train service between Kolkata and Puri to cater to the increased demand during the upcoming festive season. The 'Kolkata-Puri Special' will operate on Thursdays from October 3rd to November 28th, 2024, with the return service ('Puri-Kolkata Special') departing on Fridays. The train will have air-conditioned,...
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sleeper class, and general second-class accommodations. Bookings can be made through PRS and online.

Aane waale festive season mein, Puri jaane waale trains ki bahut zyada demand hai. Iske liye Eastern Railway Kolkata aur Puri ke beech 'Kolkata-Puri Special' train shuru kar raha hai. Yeh train har Thursday ko October 3rd se November 28th, 2024 tak chalegi. Puri se Kolkata ke liye 'Puri-Kolkata Special' train...
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har Friday ko chalegi. Train mein AC, sleeper class aur general second-class accommodations hain. Booking PRS aur online se ki ja sakti hai.
Aug 15 (08:52) RRB Announces Recruitment for 1376 Para Medical Staff Positions (www.bhaskar.com)
Employment
SER/South Eastern
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News Entry# 565271   
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Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Ajmer Junction/AII added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Ahmedabad Junction/ADI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 15 2024 (08:52)
Station Tag: Ranchi Junction/RNC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... रेलवे: 1376 पारामेडिकल स्टाफ की वैकेंसी, 17 अगस्त से भरे जाएंगे आवेदन

The Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced recruitment for a total of 1376 Para Medical Staff positions across 20 railway recruitment boards including Bilaspur, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Kolkata, and Mumbai. RRB Mumbai has the highest number of vacancies, with 20 positions.

Indian Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne 20 railway recruitment boards me para medical staff ke liye 1376 posts ke liye recruitment process start kiya hai. Bilaspur, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Kolkata aur Mumbai jaise boards me vacancies nikli hain. RRB Mumbai me sabse zyada 20 vacancies hain.
Aug 13 (11:55) High-Speed Rail Corridor Connecting Varanasi and Howrah to Pass Through Bihar, Station Near Patna AIIMS Confirmed (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 564933   
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Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Kolkata/KOAA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Hazaribagh Road/HZD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Barddhaman Junction/BWN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Dhanbad Junction/DHN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Giridih/GRD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Jehanabad/JHD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Buxar/BXR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Ghazipur City/GCT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 13 2024 (11:55)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... वाराणसी से हावड़ा के बीच 320 की रफ्तार से दौड़ेगी हाई स्पीड ट्रेन, पटना में इस जगह बनेगा स्टेशन

A high-speed rail corridor connecting Varanasi and Howrah, passing through Bihar, is being constructed. The 13-station corridor will feature trains running at a maximum speed of 320 km/h. The elevated railway line will pass through Patna city. The station in Patna is finalized to be built near AIIMS, in Bhusaula, after...
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considering three potential locations. Land acquisition is scheduled for August 21st, affecting 30 villages in Patna district. The route includes Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Jehanabad, Gaya, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Dhanbad, West Burdwan, East Burdwan, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata.

Varanasi se Howrah tak, Bihar se hota hua ek high-speed rail corridor ban raha hai. Isme 13 station honge aur trains 320 km/h ki speed se chalengi. Elevated railway line Patna city se hoke guzaregi. Patna mein station AIIMS ke paas, Bhusaula mein banne wala hai, teen possible locations check karne...
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ke baad. 21 August ko land acquisition ke liye Patna district ke 30 gaon ke kisano se baat hogi. Route mein Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur, Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Jehanabad, Gaya, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Dhanbad, West Burdwan, East Burdwan, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata shamil hai.
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