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SHM/Shalimar (Kolkata) (3 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (20:41) by Yassshh~
Shalimar railway station is located in Howrah, West Bengal and serves as a major hub for local and long-distance trains. It boasts a clean and modern environment with basic amenities like waiting rooms, ticket counters, and restrooms. The station is well-connected to nearby areas and is a convenient starting point for exploring the vibrant city of Kolkata.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a major pilgrimage site.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Another prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its beautiful architecture.
Belur Math: A spiritual center of the Ramakrishna Mission, offering serene and peaceful surroundings.
Howrah Maidan: A large park with a historical mosque, offering a glimpse into the city's cultural heritage.
St. Paul's Cathedral: An iconic Anglican cathedral showcasing colonial-era architecture and historical significance.

Food

Annapurna: A popular vegetarian restaurant offering a wide range of North Indian and Bengali dishes.
Bhojanam: A clean and hygienic restaurant serving delicious South Indian vegetarian fare.
Govinda's: A renowned vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes with a focus on purity.
Krishna's: A family-friendly vegetarian restaurant serving a variety of dishes, including snacks.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain serving a wide range of vegetarian snacks and sweets.

Station Address

Shalimar Road , Shibpur ,Pin-711103 , Dist - Howrah
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 5 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SER/South Eastern   Division: Kharagpur
SHM/Shalimar (Kolkata) is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 37
Number of Terminating Trains: 37
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Rating: 2.5/5 (219 votes)
cleanliness - good (28)
porters/escalators - poor (26)
food - average (28)
transportation - average (29)
lodging - poor (27)
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sightseeing - good (26)
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Apr 22 (11:56) Tatanagar-Patna and Tatanagar-Varanasi Summer Special Trains Announced, Durga-Patna Summer Special Also Ordered
Entry# 6039598   
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Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
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Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: NSCB Junction Gomoh/GMO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 22 2024 (11:56)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
गया होकर टाटानगर से पटना मार्ग में चलेगी समर स्पेशल ट्रेन

The South Eastern Railway zone has announced a revised schedule for the Tatanagar-Patna Summer Special train, which will operate between April 27 and June 29, making 18 trips. This train will pass through Gaya and Gomoh in Bihar. The Tatanagar-Varanasi Summer Special will also run between April 25 and June...
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28, passing through Gaya. Additionally, a Durga-Patna Summer Special train has been ordered due to high passenger demand, running via Rourkela, Hatia, and Ranchi. The railway zone is also planning to run summer special trains from Howrah, Santragachi, Shalimar, and Kharagpur stations, passing through Tatanagar.

South Eastern Railway zone ne Tatanagar-Patna Summer Special train ka revised schedule announce kiya hai, jo 27 April se 29 June tak 18 trips karegi. Ye train Bihar ke Gaya aur Gomoh se hoke chalegi. Tatanagar-Varanasi Summer Special bhi 25 April se 28 June tak chalegi, Gaya se hoke. Iske...
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alag, Durga-Patna Summer Special train ka order aaya hai high passenger demand ke karan, jo Rourkela, Hatia, aur Ranchi se hoke chalegi. Railway zone Howrah, Santragachi, Shalimar, aur Kharagpur station se bhi Tatanagar se hoke Summer Special trains chalane ki planning kar raha hai.
Apr 20 (18:38) Railway Safety Inspection: Focus on Train and Passenger Security
Entry# 6037801   
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Apr 20 2024 (18:38)
Station Tag: Kharagpur Junction/KGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 20 2024 (18:38)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
ट्रेन व यात्री सुरक्षा में न करें लापरवाही : अग्रवाल

On Friday, Brij Mohan Agrawal, Director General of the Railway Board's Safety Department, met with Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager of the South Eastern Zone, to discuss safety measures. Agrawal emphasized the importance of train and passenger safety, stating that operational and station safety are top priorities. He inspected the line...
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between Shalimar and Kharagpur, engaging with loco pilots, trackmen, and other railway personnel to gather information about safety arrangements. The Kharagpur DRM also participated in the inspection and provided insights into safety measures.

Friday ko, Railway Board ke Safety Department ke Director General, Brij Mohan Agrawal, ne South Eastern Zone ke General Manager Anil Kumar Mishra se safety measures pe baat ki. Agrawal ne train aur passenger safety pe zor diya, yeh kehke ki operational aur station safety top priority hain. Unhone Shalimar aur...
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Kharagpur ke beech ki line ka inspection kiya aur loco pilots, trackmen, aur dusre railway personnel se safety arrangements ki jaankaari li. Kharagpur ke DRM bhi inspection mein shamil the aur unhone safety measures ki jaankaari di.
Apr 19 (12:34) South Eastern Railway Announces Additional Summer Special Trains to Avoid Overcrowding
Entry# 6036147   
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Apr 19 2024 (12:34)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 19 2024 (12:34)
Station Tag: Kharagpur Junction/KGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 19 2024 (12:34)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 19 2024 (12:34)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 19 2024 (12:34)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
समर स्पेशल ट्रेनों को नहीं मिल रहे यात्रा

The South Eastern Railway zone is adding six new pairs of summer special trains from Howrah, Santragachi, Shalimar, and Kharagpur stations to accommodate travelers during the summer vacation. However, eight existing pairs of summer special trains are facing low passenger turnout. To encourage people to utilize these special trains, the railways...
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have released information regarding the booking status of these eight pairs of special trains across various routes. This is to prevent overcrowding on regular trains. Meanwhile, preparations are underway to launch summer special trains that pass through Tatanagar.

South Eastern Railway zone, Howrah, Santragachi, Shalimar aur Kharagpur stations se chhe jodi summer special trains chalayega, taaki garmi ki chutti mein family ke saath ghoomne walon ko dikkat na ho. Lekin pehle se chal rahi aath jodi summer special trains ko yaatri nahi mil rahe hain. Gardenerych se yaatriyon ko...
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jagrook karne ke liye, alag alag routes ki aath jodi special trains ki booking status ke baare mein jaankaari jaari ki gayi hai, taaki log trains ki bheed mein fasne ki jagah special trains mein tickets book karayein. Iske saath hi, Tatanagar se ho kar chalne wali summer special trains ki bhi taiyaari chal rahi hai.
Apr 16 (18:50) Summer Special Trains to be Introduced on South Eastern Railway Zone
Entry# 6032601   
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Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
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Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Barauni Junction/BJU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Chakradharpur/CKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: New Delhi/NDLS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Pune Junction/PUNE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Mumbai CSM Terminus/CSMT added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Rourkela Junction/ROU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (18:50)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
टाटानगर होकर जल्द चलेंगीं समर स्पेशल ट्रेनें

The South Eastern Railway Zone is planning to run summer special trains to ease the travel burden during the summer holidays. The demand for trains to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bihar has increased, resulting in high waiting lists. The railway zone is monitoring the waiting lists for trains and will announce...
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the special train schedule soon. The special train from Durg, Chhattisgarh to Patna will run via Rourkela and Hatia, instead of Tatanagar. Trains from Tatanagar, Santragachi, and Shalimar will be used for the summer special trains, including those to Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi. The Godda weekly train, which stays in Tatanagar for five days, will also be used for the special trains. The railway had discontinued the special trains to Barauni and Saharsa during Holi due to lack of passengers. However, the railway has released a bulletin on the booking status of eight pairs of special trains from Garden Reach to various destinations, encouraging people to book tickets on these trains.

Summer holidays aane waale hain aur iske saath hi train mein bheed bhi badh jaati hai. Isse handle karne ke liye South Eastern Railway Zone Summer Special trains chalane ki planning kar raha hai. Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, aur Bihar jaane waali trains mein bahut zyada waiting lists hain, aur isliye railway...
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zone waiting lists pe nazar rakh raha hai aur jaldi hi special train schedule announce karega. Durg, Chhattisgarh se Patna jaane wali special train, Tatanagar ki jagah Rourkela aur Hatia se jaayegi. Tatanagar, Santragachi, aur Shalimar se chalu hone waali trains ka use Mumbai, Pune, aur Delhi jaane waali summer special trains mein kiya jaayega. Godda weekly train, jo Tatanagar mein panch din khada rehta hai, usse bhi special trains mein use kiya jaayega. Holi ke dauran, Barauni aur Saharsa jaane waali special trains passengers na hone ki wajah se band kar di gayi thi. Lekin, railway ne Garden Reach se alag alag jagah jaane waali aath pair special trains ke booking status par bulletin release kiya hai, jisse logon ko special trains mein tickets book karne ke liye encourage kiya ja raha hai.
Apr 16 (12:23) Shalimar-Mumbai Express Gets Trial Stop, Tata-Hatia Express Rerouted Due to Line Block
Entry# 6032220   
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Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Hatia/HTE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Santragachi Junction/SRC added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Shalimar (Kolkata)/SHM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Apr 16 2024 (12:23)
Station Tag: Dongargarh/DGG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
ज्ञानेश्वरी एक्सप्रेस को डोंगरगढ़ में ठहराव

The Shalimar-Mumbai Gyaneshwari Express, passing through Tatanagar, has been given a trial stop at Dongargarh station in Chhattisgarh from April 15th, following months of requests from local residents for a Mumbai train stop. This follows the South Eastern Railway Zone's previous decision to provide stops for trains from Tatanagar, Howrah, Shalimar...
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and Santragachi at stations on the Mumbai route. Additionally, the South Eastern Railway Zone has issued an order for the Tata-Hatia Express to be rerouted on April 17th and 19th due to a line block in the Adra Railway Division. This block will also affect the operation of the Tatanagar-Buxar Express.

Tatanagar se guzarne wali Shalimar Mumbai Gyaneshwari Express ko South Eastern Zone ne Chhattisgarh ke Dongargarh station pe 15 April se trial mein stop diya hai. Ye kaam local logon ki Mumbai train ke stop ki maang ke baad kiya gaya hai. Pehle bhi zone ne Mumbai route ke stations pe...
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Tatanagar, Howrah, Shalimar aur Santragachi se aane wali trains ko stops diye hain. Adra Railway Division mein line block ki wajah se 17 aur 19 April ko Tata-Hatia Express ko alternate route pe chalaane ka order South Eastern Railway Zone ne diya hai. Is line block se Tatanagar-Buxar Express ka operation bhi affected hoga.
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