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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
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Today (11:39) Howrah-Pune Azad Hind Express to Have Fewer Coaches, More Seats from February 15th
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आजाद हिंद एक्सप्रेस में दो कोच होंगे कम, बढ़ेगी दर्जनों सीटें

Starting February 15th, the Howrah-Pune Azad Hind Express, passing through Tatanagar, will have two fewer coaches but more seats in the Sleeper and Third AC classes. This change involves replacing 24 ICF coaches with 22 LHB coaches. While ICF coaches offer 72 seats in Sleeper and Third AC, LHB coaches provide...
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80 seats, increasing capacity. Notably, LHB coaches are considered safer than ICF coaches due to their design, preventing them from piling onto each other in accidents.

15 February se, Tatanagar se jaane wali Howrah-Pune Azad Hind Express mein do coach kam ho jayenge, lekin Sleeper aur Third AC mein bahut saari seats badh jayengi. Is change mein 24 ICF coaches ki jagah 22 LHB coaches lagaye jaayenge. ICF coaches mein Sleeper aur Third AC mein 72 seats...
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hote hain, lekin LHB coaches mein 80 seats hain, jisse capacity badh jaayegi. LHB coaches, ICF se zyada safe hain kyunki accident mein yeh ek dusre par nahin chadhte.
Today (09:39) Changes in Coach Composition of Azad Hind Express
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हावड़ा-पुणे आजाद हिन्द एक्सप्रेस में फरवरी से लगेंगे पांच जनरल कोच

The composition of coaches on the Howrah-Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express, which passes through Tatanagar, has been changed. According to a railway circular, effective from February 15th, 2023, the 12129/12130 Azad Hind Express will have 5 general coaches added. The circular also states that the train will now have 2 second AC...
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coaches, 3 third AC coaches, 10 sleeper coaches, 2 luggage cum brake vans, and 5 general coaches.

Tatanagar se guzarne wali Howrah-Pune-Howrah Azad Hind Express mein coach composition mein badlaav hua hai. Railway circular ke mutabik, 15 February se 12129/12130 Azad Hind Express mein 5 general coaches lagेंगे. Circular ke mutabik, ab is train mein 2 second AC coaches, 3 third AC coaches, 10 sleeper coaches, 2 luggage...
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cum brake vans, aur 5 general coaches honge.
Oct 11 (19:41) Jharkhand Gets 56,000 Crore Investment Boost for Railway Infrastructure Development, New Intercity Express Launched
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साहिबगंज-हावड़ा इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस को हरी झंडी, झारखंड में रेलवे के लिए 56,000 करोड़ रुपये के निवेश की घोषणा

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express and announced a planned investment of 56,000 crores in infrastructure development in Jharkhand. This investment aims to enhance railway communication links and create employment opportunities in the state. He highlighted that the new train offers a budget-friendly travel option to...
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Howrah with a fare of only 125 rupees. He also emphasized the significant increase in railway budget allocation for Jharkhand over the past decade, reaching 7,300 crores from a mere 450 crores ten years ago. This increase has led to the construction of 1200 kilometers of new railway tracks and complete electrification within the state.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ne Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express ko green flag dikha kar ravana kiya aur Jharkhand mein infrastructure development pe 56,000 crore rupees invest karne ki plan announce ki. Isse railway communication links improve honge aur Jharkhand mein job opportunities bhi create honge. Unhone bataya ki new train mein Howrah...
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jaane ke liye sirf 125 rupees ka ticket hai, jo ki budget-friendly option hai. Unhone yeh bhi bataya ki last 10 saalon mein Jharkhand ke liye railway budget allocation 16 times badh gaya hai, jo ki 10 saal pehle 450 crore se badh kar aaj 7,300 crore ho gaya hai. Iske saath hi 1200 kilometers new railway track bhi banaye gaye hain aur complete electrification bhi ki gayi hai.
Oct 10 (18:40) New Train Services Launched in Santhal Pargana During Festive Season
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त्योहारी सीजन में रेलवे ने दी संताल परगना सौगात, रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव और निशिकांत दुबे ने दिखाई हरी झंडी

The Railway Ministry has given a major gift to Santhal Pargana during the festive season. The Railway Minister flagged off the Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express and the Agartala-Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express. The event took place at Sahibganj railway station on Thursday afternoon. The Railway Minister, along with Godda MP Nishikant Dubey,...
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participated via video conferencing. The Agartala-Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express (Train number 20501) was flagged off at 1:58 PM. The Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express was flagged off at 3:19 PM by Rajmahal MLA Anant Ojha and DRM Manish Kumar Gupta.

Railway Ministry ne festive season mein Santhal Pargana ko bada gift diya hai. Railway Minister ne Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express aur Agartala-Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express ko green flag dikhake start kiya. Sahibganj railway station pe Thursday dopahar mein yeh event hua. Railway Minister, Godda MP Nishikant Dubey ke sath, video conferencing...
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se involve the. Agartala-Anand Vihar Tejas Rajdhani Express (train number 20501) ko 1:58 PM pe green flag dikhake start kiya gaya. Sahibganj-Howrah Intercity Express ko 3:19 PM pe Rajmahal MLA Anant Ojha aur DRM Manish Kumar Gupta ne green flag dikhake start kiya.
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Oct 10 (13:40) Trip Special Train Announced for Delhi-Howrah Route During Festivals
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यात्रियों की सुविधा को लेकर दिल्ली- हावड़ा- दिल्ली के बीच एक ट्रीप स्पेशल ट्रेन

A Trip Special train will run between Delhi-Howrah-Delhi during the upcoming festivals to accommodate the increased passenger rush. The 04074 Delhi-Howrah Special will depart on 10th October and the 04073 Howrah-Delhi Special will depart on 12th October. This information was shared by the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Dhanbad and Senior Public...
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Relations Officer, Amaresh Kumar.

Aapne aane waale festivals mein zyada logon ke travel karne ke liye Delhi-Howrah-Delhi ke beech mein ek Trip Special train chalaane ka faisla kiya hai. 04074 Delhi-Howrah Special train 10th October ko aur 04073 Howrah-Delhi Special train 12th October ko chalegi. Ye jaankaari Dhanbad ke Senior Divisional Commercial Manager aur Senior...
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Public Relations Officer, Amaresh Kumar ne di.
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