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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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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
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Number of Platforms: 23
Number of Halting Trains: 4
Number of Originating Trains: 115
Number of Terminating Trains: 118
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Today (13:03) Vande Bharat Express Inaugurated in Rourkela, Odisha: Governor Highlights Enhanced Connectivity
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कनेक्टिविटी बढ़ने से विकास की रफ्तार होगी तेज : रघुवर दास

Odisha Governor, Raghubar Das inaugurated the Vande Bharat Express train at Rourkela Railway Station. He stated that enhanced connectivity will accelerate the pace of development. Prime Minister flagged off six trains on this occasion, including two for Odisha, raising the total number of Vande Bharat Express trains in the state to...
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five. The new train is expected to benefit the people of Odisha by providing better connectivity.

Odisha ke Rajyapal Raghubar Das ne Rourkela Railway Station pe Vande Bharat Express train ka udghaatan kiya. Unhone kaha ki connectivity badhne se vikas ki raftar mein tejhi aayegi. Pradhan Mantri ne is avsar par chhe trains ko hari jhandi dikhayee hai, jismein do trains Odisha ko mili hai. Iske saath...
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hi Odisha mein Vande Bharat trains ki sankhya paanch ho gayi hai. Naye train se Odisha ke logon ko laabh milega.
Today (12:55) Two More Vande Bharat Express Trains to Stop at Parsnath Station
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ER/Eastern
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पारसनाथ में आज से दो-दो वंदे भारत एक्स. ट्रेनों का ठहराव

Starting Sunday, Parsnath station will see the addition of two Vande Bharat Express trains stopping there. This will bring the total number of Vande Bharat Express trains stopping at Parsnath to three. The event will be marked by a ceremony with the presence of Minister Baby Devi, MP Chandraprakash Choudhary, and...
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MP Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed. The two new trains will be the Gaya-Howrah and Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Expresses. The first Vande Bharat Express to stop at Parsnath station was the Ranchi-Varanasi train, which began stopping there on September 2nd.

Sunday se Parsnath station pe do Vande Bharat Express train stop karne lagenge. Isse Parsnath pe rukne waale Vande Bharat Express trains ki sankhya teen ho jayegi. Is occasion pe ek ceremony hoga jisme Minister Baby Devi, MP Chandraprakash Choudhary, aur MP Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmed honge. Do naye trains Gaya-Howrah...
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aur Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Express honge. Pehle 2 September ko Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat train Parsnath pe rukna start kiya tha.
Today (12:44) Vande Bharat Express Inaugurated Between Gaya-Howrah and Tatanagar-Patna
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गया-हावड़ा व टाटानगर-पटना वंदे भारत ट्रेन का उदघाटन आज

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vande Bharat Express train running between Gaya-Howrah and Tatanagar-Patna on Sunday via video conferencing. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, and Kodarma MLA Dr. Neera Yadav were also present at the inauguration ceremony. Both trains are expected...
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to arrive at Kodarma station at 12.05 PM and 4.40 PM respectively.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne Sunday ko video conferencing ke through Gaya-Howrah aur Tatanagar-Patna ke beech Vande Bharat Express train ka udghatan kiya. Is mauke par Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, aur Kodarma MLA Dr. Neera Yadav bhi shamil honge. Dono train...
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Kodarma station par aagaman kramshah 12.05 PM aur 4.40 PM pe anumanit kiya gaya hai.
Today (12:29) Vande Bharat Express to Run on Upgraded Bhagulpur-Mandarhil Railway Line
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Vande Bharat: जहां हाथ दिखा रोकी जाती थी ट्रेन वहां चलेगी हाई स्पीड वंदे भारत; पीएम मोदी का गिफ्ट

The Bhagulpur-Mandarhil railway line in Bihar has been neglected for years, with only a single passenger train running between the two cities for almost 40 years. The line has now been upgraded to accommodate the Vande Bharat Express, a high-speed train. This upgrade involved strengthening the track and improving the overall...
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infrastructure. The route is now considered a short route to Howrah, as it connects to the Howrah-Delhi line. Several other trains, including the Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express, Godda-Patna Intercity, Godda-Ranchi Express, Tatanagar Express, Kaviguru Express, Banka Intercity, and Agartala Express, now run on this line. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bhagulpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. The inauguration ceremony will be held at Bhagulpur station, with Rail Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu also attending. The train was successfully trial-run at a speed of 110 km/h from Bhagulpur to Dumka on Friday. The track speed on this section was previously only 15 km/h due to poor track conditions, but has been upgraded to 110 km/h following improvements.

Bhagulpur se Mandarhil tak ka railway line bahut saalon se neglect tha, aur ispe sirf ek passenger train chalti thi, aur woh bhi almost 40 saalon se. Ab is line ko upgrade kiya gaya hai Vande Bharat Express ke liye, jo ki ek high-speed train hai. Is upgrade mein track ko...
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strong banaya gaya, aur infrastructure bhi bahut badhiya kiya gaya. Ab yeh route Howrah tak ka short route maan jaata hai, kyunki yeh Howrah-Delhi line se connect ho gaya hai. Is line par bahut saari aur trains bhi chalti hain, jaise ki Godda-New Delhi Humsafar Express, Godda-Patna Intercity, Godda-Ranchi Express, Tatanagar Express, Kaviguru Express, Banka Intercity, and Agartala Express. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sunday, August 20th, 2023 ko Bhagulpur-Howrah Vande Bharat Express ka inauguration karenge. Inauguration ceremony Bhagulpur station pe hoga, aur Rail Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu bhi wahan present rahenge. Friday ko Bhagulpur se Dumka tak train ka trial run bhi kiya gaya, jiske speed 110 km/h thi. Pehle track ki speed sirf 15 km/h thi, kyunki track ki condition bahut kharab thi, par ab track ko upgrade kiya gaya hai aur speed 110 km/h kar di gayi hai.
Today (12:27) Six New Vande Bharat Trains Launched, Connecting Bihar & Other Cities
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PM मोदी ने बिहार को दी वंदे भारत ट्रेनों की सौगात, कौन ट्रेन कहां से कब खुलेगी; जान लीजिए

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off six new Vande Bharat Express trains, increasing the total number of these trains to 60. The new trains connect Tatanagar-Patna, Gaya-Howrah, Varanasi-Devghar, and Bhagalpur-Howrah. The launch is considered a boon for Bihar as three of the new trains directly benefit Bihar passengers. The Tatanagar-Patna Vande...
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Bharat will depart Tatanagar at 10:15 AM and reach Patna at 8:15 PM. The Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat will leave Gaya at 11:00 AM and arrive in Howrah at 7:00 PM. The Varanasi-Devghar Vande Bharat will run six days a week, excluding Tuesday, from Varanasi and Devghar. The new trains aim to improve connectivity, safety, and passenger amenities.

PM Modi ji ne 6 nayi Vande Bharat Express trains ko green flag diya hai, jisse inki total number 54 se badhkar 60 ho gayi hai. Naye trains Tatanagar-Patna, Gaya-Howrah, Varanasi-Devghar aur Bhagalpur-Howrah ko connect karte hain. Bihar ko yeh badi khushi ki baat hai, kyunki teen naye trains se Bihar...
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ke passengers ko directly fayda hoga. Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat Tatanagar se subah 10:15 AM mein chalegi aur Patna mein raat 8:15 PM mein pahunchegi. Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat Gaya se subah 11:00 AM mein chalegi aur Howrah mein sham 7:00 PM mein pahunchegi. Varanasi-Devghar Vande Bharat hafte mein chhe din chalegi, Mangalvaar ko chhodkar. Ye naye trains connectivity, safety aur passenger amenities ko improve karenge.
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