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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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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.

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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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Today (10:20) Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express Timetable Released, Inauguration on September 15th
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दो वंदे भारत ट्रेनों का समय जारी, हफ्ते में 6 दिन चलेगी

The timetable for the Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express has been released by the Railway Board. The 16-coach 22303/22304 Howrah-Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat will operate six days a week, departing from Howrah at 6:50 AM and reaching Gaya at 12:15 PM. It will leave Gaya at 3:15 PM and arrive in Howrah at...
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9:05 PM. The train will be inaugurated on September 15th, although the start date of regular operations is yet to be announced. The Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express, operating via Gomoh, will also run six days a week, excluding Mondays.

Howrah-Gaya Vande Bharat Express ka timetable Railway Board ne Guruvaar ko jaari kar diya hai. 16 coach wali 22303/22304 Howrah-Gaya-Howrah Vande Bharat, Guruvaar ko chhodke hafte mein 6 din chalegi. Howrah se yeh subah 6:50 baje khulkar 9:43 baje Dhanbad hote hue dopahar 12:15 baje Gaya pahunchegi. Wahi, Gaya se dopahar...
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3:15 baje khul sham 6 baje Dhanbad hote hue raat 9:05 baje Howrah pahunchegi. Is train ka udghaatan 15 September ko hoga. Halanki, niyamit parichalan kab se hoga, iski jaankari abhi nahin di gayi hai. Wahi, Gomoh hoke Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express bhi Somvaar ko chhod sapttaah mein 6 din chalegi.
Today (08:10) Vande Bharat Express to Inaugurate Scenic Route Between Bhagalpur and Howrah
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पहाड़ और नदियों से होकर गुजरेगी भागलपुर हावड़ा वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस, रोमांचक होगा ट्रेन का सफर

The Vande Bharat Express train between Bhagalpur and Howrah will be inaugurated on September 15th, 2023. This train's route is scenic, traversing through natural landscapes, rivers, and hills. Passengers can enjoy the views of Chandana, Puraini, Jori, Sukhania, Bouncy, and Agra rivers, as well as the Mandar hill...
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and its temple. The train will also pass through a section where the railway line was carved through a hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The train will have special features including comfortable seating, catering services, and day-time operation for optimal viewing. The inaugural run is scheduled for Friday, September 8th, 2023, with the official inauguration ceremony to be held virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15th. The train will operate six days a week, departing from Howrah at 7:45 AM and arriving at Bhagalpur at 2:05 PM. The return journey will depart from Bhagalpur at 3:20 PM and arrive at Howrah at 9:20 PM, covering the distance in six hours.

Bhagulpur se Howrah ke beech Vande Bharat Express train ka udghatan 15 September ko hone ja raha hai. Is train ka route bahut hi suंदर hai, jisme natural landscapes, rivers, aur hills hain. Yaatri Chandana, Puraini, Jori, Sukhania, Bouncy, aur Agra rivers, aur Mandar hill aur uske temple ke...
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najaare dekh sakte hain. Train ek aise section se bhi gujaregi jahan railway line ek hill ko kaat kar banayi gayi thi, aur ye surrounding mountains ke stunning views deta hai. Train mein special features hain jaise ki comfortable seating, catering services, aur day-time operation for optimal viewing. Inaugural run Friday, September 8th, 2023 ko hai, aur official inauguration ceremony September 15th ko Prime Minister Narendra Modi by virtual method karenge. Train hafte mein chhe din chalegi, Howrah se 7:45 AM par chalti hai aur Bhagalpur 2:05 PM par pahunchti hai. Return journey Bhagalpur se 3:20 PM par chalti hai aur Howrah 9:20 PM par pahunchti hai, aur ye 6 ghante mein poora journey complete karti hai.
Yesterday (11:52) Trial Run of Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat Express Scheduled for Friday in Jamshedpur
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News Entry# 569135   
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राउरकेला-हावड़ा वंदे भारत ट्रेन का होगा ट्रायल

The South Eastern Railway Zone will conduct a trial run of the Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat Express on Friday in Jamshedpur. The train will pass through Tatanagar, but its number and operational schedule are yet to be released. The coaches for the Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat are currently stationed at Santragachi Yard. Officials...
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from the railway zone have already conducted trials for the Tatanagar-Patna and Tatanagar-Brahmapur Vande Bharat trains. The Tatanagar-Patna train faced an incident of stone-pelting near Gaya in Bihar during the trial run.

South Eastern Railway Zone, Jamshedpur mein Shukravaar ko Rourkela-Howrah Vande Bharat Train ka trial karega. Train Tatanagar se hoke chalegi, lekin iska number aur operational schedule abhi jaari nahin hua hai. Rourkela Vande Bharat ki coaches abhi Santragachi Yard mein khadi hai. Dusri taraf, Tatanagar se Patna aur Brahmapur Vande Bharat...
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trains ka railway zone ke officer trial kar chuke hain. Isse train par Bihar mein Gaya ke paas pathraav bhi hua tha.
Yesterday (08:33) Inauguration of Vande Bharat Express Between Howrah and Gaya Scheduled for September 15th
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गया से होगा हावड़ा-गया वंदे भारत का उद्घाटन, 2:30 बजे आएगी धनबाद

The Vande Bharat Express train operating between Howrah and Gaya will be inaugurated on September 15th from Gaya. The Prime Minister will flag off the train virtually at 11:00 AM from Gaya. The train will then proceed to Dhanbad, via Koderma and Parasnath, reaching Dhanbad at 2:30 PM.

Howrah aur Gaya ke beech chalne wali Vande Bharat Express train ka udghatan 15 September ko Gaya se kiya jaayega. Subah 11 baje Prime Minister VC ke maadhyam se hari jhandi dikha train ko Gaya se rawana karenge. Iske baad Koderma, Parasnath hote hue yeh train dopahar 2:30 baje Dhanbad pahuchegi.
Yesterday (08:03) PM Modi to Flag off 11 Vande Bharat Trains in Tatanagar on September 15th
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टाटानगर से पीएम मोदी 11 वंदे भारत ट्रेनों का दिखाएंगे हरी झंडी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off 11 Vande Bharat trains on September 15th from Platform No. 1 of Tatanagar Railway Station. The event will last 10 minutes, followed by a 50-minute ceremony at the parking lot. Modi will remotely activate the trains and wave the flag to signal their departure....
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He will also meet students of a local Kendriya Vidyalaya and address the public in the station area. This will be followed by a roadshow in Bistupur and attendance at a BJP event in Gopal Maidan. The station will be under SPG security from September 11th, with limited passenger movement. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Tatanagar on September 14th to review development projects and attend the main event. The 11 Vande Bharat trains to be flagged off include Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, and Varanasi-Deoghar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 15 September ko Tatanagar Railway Station ke Platform No. 1 se 11 Vande Bharat trains ko flag off karenge. Event 10 minutes ka hoga, uske baad parking lot mein 50 minutes ka ceremony hoga. Modi remotely trains ko activate karenge aur flag wave karenge. Wo local...
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Kendriya Vidyalaya ke students se bhi milenge aur station area mein public ko address karenge. Iske baad Bistupur mein roadshow aur Gopal Maidan mein BJP ke main event mein bhi join karenge. Station 11 September se SPG security ke neeche hoga, passenger movement limited hoga. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 14 September ko Tatanagar aayenge development projects ko review karne aur main event mein join karne ke liye. 11 Vande Bharat trains jo flag off ki jaayengi unme Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, aur Varanasi-Deoghar include hain.
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