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Updated: Jun 22 (16:47)
Majerhat Railway Station (MJT), located in Alipore, Kolkata, is a major junction on the Sealdah-South Eastern Railway line. It boasts five platforms and a variety of amenities, including a waiting room, bookstall, and refreshment stalls. The station is also known for its bustling atmosphere and the diverse mix of people who frequent it.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: Famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A magnificent temple on the banks of the Ganges, dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a serene and spiritual center.
Howrah Bridge: An iconic landmark and a popular tourist attraction.
Victoria Memorial: A beautiful marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

Annapurna: Famous for its delicious South Indian thalis and dosas.
Bhojohori Manna: Offers a wide variety of Bengali vegetarian dishes.
Haldiram's: Popular for its sweets, snacks, and quick bites.
Shreeji Restaurant: Serves tasty vegetarian Gujarati and North Indian food.
The Garden Restaurant: Known for its fresh salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.

Station Address

Helen Keller Sarani, Alipore Mint Colony, Alipore, Kolkata - 700 053
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Rating: 3.7/5 (31 votes)
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RMTR/Remount Road 1 km     BRJ/Brace Bridge 2 km     NACC/New Alipur (Kolkata) 2 km     KIRP/Khidirpur 2 km     TLG/Tollygunge 3 km     SHM/Shalimar (Kolkata) 4 km     LKF/Lake Gardens 4 km     DHK/Dhakuria 5 km     SSP/Santoshpur 5 km     PPGT/Princep Ghat 5 km    
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Aug 27 (16:15)   Kolkata Metro Records Surge in Smart Card Usage

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read full article... MORE THAN ONE LAKH SMART CARDS SOLD IN LAST THREE MONTHS

Kolkata Metro has seen a surge in the use of smart cards for ticketing. Over 1 lakh smart cards were sold and more than 25 lakh cards were recharged between May and July 2024. The popularity of smart cards is attributed to their convenience and financial benefits. Commuters can now purchase...
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and recharge smart cards using UPI payments, and they can use a single card for travel across all Kolkata Metro lines. The Metro authorities believe this trend will continue as more people choose this hassle-free ticketing option.

Kolkata Metro mein smart cards ka use bada badha hai. May aur July 2024 ke beech mein 1 lakh se zyada smart cards bik gaye aur 25 lakh se zyada cards recharge hue. Smart cards ki popularity unke convenience aur financial benefits ke karan hai. Commuters ab UPI payments se smart...
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cards kharid aur recharge kar sakte hain, aur woh ek single card se Kolkata Metro ki saari lines par travel kar sakte hain. Metro authorities ka maanana hai ki yeh trend aage bhi chalega kyunki zyada log yeh hassle-free ticketing option choose karenge.
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Aug 27 (16:13)   Kolkata Metro Embarks on Energy-Saving Initiative by Replacing Fans with BLDC Models

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read full article... CONVENTIONAL FANS IN METRO TO BE REPLACED BY BLDC FANS

Kolkata Metro is replacing all conventional fans with energy-efficient BLDC fans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions as part of the Indian Railways' Net Zero Carbon Emission target. This initiative, part of the IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy), aims to save energy and reduce operating costs. ...
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Over 3300 fans will be replaced in seven months, resulting in an estimated 9 lakh units of energy saved annually, equivalent to 1900 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and a cost saving of Rs. 65 lakh annually.

Kolkata Metro apna energy consumption aur carbon emission ko kam karne ke liye, sabhi conventional fans ko energy-efficient BLDC fans se replace kar raha hai. Ye initiative Indian Railways ke Net Zero Carbon Emission target ka ek part hai. Ye IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy) ka ek part...
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hai jiska aim hai energy bachaana aur operating cost ko kam karna. Aage aane waale 7 mahino mein 3300 se zyada fans replace kiye jayenge, jisse saal mein 9 lakh unit energy bachaane ka anuman hai, jisko 1900 ton carbon dioxide emission kam karne ke barabar mana ja raha hai. Isse saal mein Rs. 65 lakh ki cost saving bhi hone ki ummid hai.
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Aug 26 (09:30)   Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Janmashtami

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read full article... METRO TO RUN 234 SERVICES IN BLUE LINE 90 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-1 & 122 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-2 ON 26.08.2024 (MONDAY)

On August 26th, 2024 (Monday), Kolkata Metro will have a reduced service schedule in its Blue, Green Line-1, and Green Line-2 lines due to the Janmashtami festival. The Blue Line will operate 234 services instead of 288, Green Line-1 will have 90 services instead of 106, and Green Line-2 will operate...
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122 services instead of 130. The first and last service times for each line are unchanged. Normal service will continue on the Purple and Orange Lines.

26 August 2024 (Monday) ko, Janmashtami ke karan Kolkata Metro mein Blue, Green Line-1 aur Green Line-2 mein service kam rahenge. Blue Line mein 288 ki jagah 234 services honge, Green Line-1 mein 106 ki jagah 90 services honge, aur Green Line-2 mein 130 ki jagah 122 services honge. Har line...
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ka pehla aur aakhri service time waise hi rahega. Purple aur Orange Line mein normal service chalta rahega.
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Mar 20 2020 (15:32)   HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Maximum permissable speed of routes of Eastern Railway #mps /ER

Other updated information (operations)

•Twin Single line section are i) Andal-Pandabeswar & ii) Andal-Topsi
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•One Train Only (OTO) system section are i) Belur Store Yard-Belur Math, ii) Arambagh-Goghat, iii) Gokulnagar Joypur-Maynapur, iv) Kalyani-Kalyani Simanta v) Jasidih-Baidyanathdham

Corrigendum:- Raising of speed:
∆1. ASANSOL division
•Pandabeswar-Sainthia section (Km.20.34-70.56 Ex.Andal) from 90 Kmph to 100 Kmph (as per Sr.DOM memo/Oct 2020)
•Deoghar-Banka section raised to 90Kmph
•OMS Trial done at 150Kmph over CRJ (excl.) - JAJ (excl.) section, at 120Kmph over Deoghar-Banka section.

∆2. SEALDAH division
•Over Shantipur-Krishnanagar Single line, train services should run only during day time at 30KMPH strictly due to unmanned L/C (CHC/SDAH)
•Baruipur-Diamond Harbour to 100KMPH
(as per Sr.DOM circular dt.27.04.2022)
•Sealdah-Naihati (Up/Dn Suburban) & Naihati-Krishnanagar from 95KMPH to 100KMPH , Krishnanagar-Lalgola to 110KMPH (excluding Sealdah-Naihati Up/Dn Mainline, which is still at 90KMPH)
•Baruipur - Namkhana, Majerhat - Budge Budge to 100KMPH (as per WTT Oct 2022)
•Dumdum-Bongaon & Barasat-Hasnabad from 90KMPH to 100KMPH (as per T/409)
•OMS Trial run completed at 130Kmph over NH-LGL section, at 120Kmph over SDAH-KNJ section & at 120Kmph over BLN-BRP section.


∆3. HOWRAH division

•Sectional speed of Arambagh-Goghat is lowered to 60 Kmph as per T/409 issued in Sept '21.
•Bandel-Azimganj cabin raised to 110kmph (as per Dy. PCE dt.29.12.2022)
•Bandel-Saktigarh from 100Kmph to 110Kmph
•Azimganj Cabin-Nalhati UP LINE sectional speed raised from 60Kmph to 80Kmph/100Kmph (as per AOM/Chg dated 03.01.2022)
•Khana-Bonidanga from 105Kmph to 110Kmph
•Sikaripara-Dumka from 50Kmph to 70Kmph
•Work in progress: Howrah-Bandel-Barddhaman targetted for 130Kmph after OHE modification works, Khana-Bonidanga targetted for 130Kmph

∆4. MALDA division
•Malda Town-Kiul (excl.) & New Farakka-Azimganj cabin (excl.) raised to 110Kmph
•Bhagalpur-Mandarhill raised to 110Kmph
•Mandarhill-Dumka raised to 100Kmph

•Automatic signal sections are also attached.
i) Auto signal is extended from Ichhapur to Kalyani (Up Home) & Shyamnagar station converted from Block station to Flag station.
ii) Auto signal has been extended from Belmuri to Cheragram BH (Up starter) (as on June 2021)

• Train Management System (TMS) is started on experimental basis over HWH-BDC & SHE-AMBG section of Howrah division
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read full article... Kolkata Metro Update: Commercial services on newly-launched sections to start in 7-10 days, says official

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new sections of the Kolkata Metro Railway on March 6th. This includes the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch, which features India's first underwater transportation tunnel. Commercial operations for all three sections, including Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and Taratala-Majerhat, are expected to begin within 7-10 days. The Howrah...
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Maidan-Esplanade section is part of the East-West Metro corridor and connects Howrah Maidan to the Salt Lake Sector V IT hub. The remaining stretch to be completed on the East-West alignment is the Esplanade-Sealdah segment, which is expected to be operational by June-July 2024. The project faced delays due to a burst aquifer in 2019, causing ground subsidence and building collapses. The Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah stretch of the East-West Metro corridor and the 6.5 km Joka to Taratala segment of the Joka-Esplanade project are already operational. The Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section, covering 5.4 km of the Kavi Subhash-Airport metro line, will also commence commercial operations soon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ne 6 March ko Kolkata Metro Railway ke teen new sections ka inauguration kiya. Isme Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch bhi shamil hai, jisme India ka pehla underwater transportation tunnel hai. Sabhi teen sections, Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay aur Taratala-Majerhat ke liye commercial operations agle 7-10 dinon mein start...
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hone wale hain. Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section East-West Metro corridor ka part hai aur yeh Howrah Maidan ko Salt Lake Sector V IT hub se connect karta hai. East-West alignment mein, abhi sirf Esplanade-Sealdah segment complete hona baaki hai, aur ye June-July 2024 tak operational hone ki umeed hai. Project mein 2019 mein ek burst aquifer ki wajah se delays aaye, jiske karan ground subsidence aur building collapse hue. East-West Metro corridor ka Salt Lake Sector V se Sealdah stretch aur Joka-Esplanade project ka 6.5 km Joka se Taratala segment already operational hai. Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section, Kavi Subhash-Airport metro line ka 5.4 km cover karta hai, ye bhi jaldi hi commercial operations shuru karega.
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