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HYG/Hooghly Ghat (2 PFs)
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হুগলী ঘাট

Track: Double Electric-Line

Hooghly Ghat railway station (HYG) is a busy station located in the heart of Hooghly town, West Bengal, India. It serves as a crucial transit point for commuters and travellers alike. The station features two platforms, basic amenities, and is known for its close proximity to the iconic Hooghly River and historic landmarks.

Tourism

Hooghly Imambara: A historic mosque and a significant religious site.
Sri Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama: A spiritual center and ashram dedicated to the teachings of Ramakrishna.
Kali Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali.
Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
St. John's Church: A historic church with architectural significance.

Food

Annapurna Sweets: Known for its delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian dishes.
Shanti Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and North Indian dishes.
The Veggie Corner: A small but popular eatery serving tasty vegetarian street food.
Bhojanalaya: A clean and hygienic restaurant offering a range of vegetarian options.
The Pure Veg Cafe: A cafe serving vegetarian sandwiches, salads, and juices.

Station Address

Chowk Bazar, Olaichanditala, Hooghly, Pin - 712101, Dist - Hooghly
State: West Bengal

Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular   Category: n/a
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Howrah


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Rating: 3.1/5 (16 votes)
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lodging - average (2)
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Sep 11 2020 (16:16)   13105/Sealdah - Ballia Express (PT) | HYG/Hooghly Ghat (2 PFs) | HWH/WAP-4/22523
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22523 HWH WAP-4 is skipping Hoogly Ghat railway station with 13105 UP (Sealdah-Ballia) Express towards it's 2nd halting station Bandel Jn railway station.
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Jan 29 2018 (23:53)   HYG/Hooghly Ghat (2 PFs)
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Jubilee Bridge & Sampreeti Setu over Hooghly River.

Jubilee bridge has "pendulum bearings", not found in any other bridge of India. The bridge had to be decommissioned as the pendulum bearings at Naihati end developed cracks

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Setu is a continuous type steel bridge. Also "Spherical bearing" has been introduced for the first time in Indian Railways on this bridge.
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Oct 04 2020 (18:01)   HYG/Hooghly Ghat (2 PFs) | LGD/WAG-9HC/32929
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BRAND NEW LGD WAG9.
Full Loaded BCNA Wagons With LGD WAG9#32929 Towards Hooghly Ghat.😍😍😍😘😘
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Sealdah Rampurhat/Azimganj MEMU Passenger with Ranaghat CS rake #emuER
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Apr 01 2020 (12:34)   X05756/New Jalpaiguri - Howrah Special Fare Special | HYG/Hooghly Ghat (2 PFs) | R/WDG-3A/13161
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New Jalpaiguri - Kolkata Summer Special powered by #offlink Raipur ALCo
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