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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Track: Triple Electric-Line

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
HWH/Howrah Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 23
Number of Halting Trains: 4
Number of Originating Trains: 115
Number of Terminating Trains: 116
15 Follows
Rating: 4.4/5 (1385 votes)
cleanliness - good (180)
porters/escalators - good (176)
food - excellent (176)
transportation - excellent (175)
lodging - good (168)
railfanning - excellent (168)
sightseeing - excellent (168)
safety - good (174)

Nearby Stations

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This VB recieved pretty good patronage in it's first weekend run. However, majority of the passengers are travelling to 2 stations - Bhagalpur and Rampurhat.

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Dumka - 38 [CC - 35, EC - 3]
Nonihat - 3 [CC - 3, EC - 0]
Hansdiha - 9 [CC - 7, EC - 2]
Mandar hill - 3 [CC - 1, EC - 2]
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Just an attempt to list out profitable /feasible routes to operate Vande Metro in Indian Railways...

I will start my compilation with a few routes. Requesting all to please list the viable routes...

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1. Nashik - Kalyan - Pune
2. Surat - Jalgaon - Bhusaval
3. Pune - Kalyan - Panvel - Chiplun - Ratnagiri
4. Vasco Da Gama - Londa - Belagavi - Miraj
5. Mangalore - Shoranur - Palakkad - Coimbatore
6. Guruvayur - Trichur - Palakkad - Coimbatore
7. Guruvayur - Ernakulam - Trivandrum
8. Bengaluru - Mysuru
9. Chennai - Tirupati
10. Nagpur - Wardha - Amravati
11. Virangana LaxmiBai Jhansi - Lucknow
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13. New Delhi - Ambala - Ludhiana
14. Howrah - Malda Town
15. Howrah Jasidih
16. Agra Cantt - Jaipur
17. Jaipur - Bikaner
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Yesterday (23:35)   22309/Howrah - Bhagalpur Vande Bharat Express | HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Entry# 6196663            Tags   Past Edits
Fourth run with a decent patronage in this HWH-RPH-DUM-BGP section with occupancy of 85%+ in CC and 50 % in EC class.Slowly pax are preferring it.
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Sep 08 (22:50)   22832/Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam - Howrah Superfast Express (PT) | SSPN/Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam (4 PFs)
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Extension of #Howrah – #SriSathyaSaiPrashanthiNilayam – Howrah Express up to #Yesvantpur as detailed
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Sep 18 (15:20)   13187/Maa Tara Express | HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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1 3rd ac coach to be added on permanent basis in the following trains -

1. Kolkata - Lalgola Hazarduari exp
2. Sealdah - Rampurhat Maa Tara exp
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1 Sleeper has been added on permanent basis in the following trains -

1. Howrah - Jamalpur Kaviguru exp
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