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DDJ/Dum Dum Junction (5 PFs)
दमदम जंक्शन
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 21 2022 (23:22)
Dum Dum Junction (DDJ) is a major railway station in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with 5 platforms. Located on Dum Dum Road, adjacent to the Dumdum Metro station, it offers convenient access to the city's public transportation network. The station houses a bustling food court, various shops, and public restrooms for travelers.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A historical temple on the banks of the Ganges River.
Belur Math: A spiritual center and monastery of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Howrah Bridge: A historic bridge offering panoramic views of the city.
Victoria Memorial: A grand museum and monument dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

Haldiram's: A popular chain offering a wide variety of Indian snacks and sweets.
Biryani Blues: Known for their flavorful vegetarian biryanis and curries.
Sagar Ratna: A renowned vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian specialties.
The Dhaba: A casual eatery offering delicious vegetarian North Indian dishes.
Subway: A fast-food chain with a range of vegetarian sandwiches and wraps.

Station Address

Dum Dum Road (Adjacent to Dumdum metro rly stn), Dumdum ,Kolkata - 700030, Dist - North 24 Parganas
State: West Bengal
Elevation: n/a
Type: Junction   Category: SG-2
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Sep 03 (23:31) Kolkata Metro Introduces New Dalian Rake MR-514 on Blue Line
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Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Tollygunge/TLG added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:31)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
ANOTHER DALIAN RAKE (MR-514) INTRODUCED ON BLUE LINE

Kolkata Metro has introduced another Dalian Rake, MR-514, on the Blue Line, bringing the total number of Dalian rakes on the network to three. The new rake, which was introduced on August 31, 2024, features wider doors, increased seating capacity, better air conditioning, noise reduction, and improved illumination for enhanced passenger...
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comfort. It also includes safety features like disc brakes, fire extinguishers, wider evacuation doors, and an evacuation ramp with anti-skid flooring. The rake's maiden run began at Dum Dum station at 12:10 PM and concluded at Kavi Subhash station at 1:59 PM.

Kolkata Metro ne Blue Line pe ek aur Dalian Rake, MR-514, introduce kiya hai, jisse network pe Dalian rakes ki total count three ho gayi hai. New rake, jo 31 August, 2024 ko introduce kiya gaya, usme wider doors, increased seating capacity, better air conditioning, noise reduction aur improved illumination hai,...
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jo passengers ke comfort ko badhaate hain. Isme safety features bhi hain jaise ki disc brakes, fire extinguishers, wider evacuation doors aur evacuation ramp with anti-skid flooring. Rake ka maiden run Dum Dum station pe 12:10 PM pe shuru hua aur Kavi Subhash station pe 1:59 PM pe khatam hua.
Sep 03 (23:29) Kolkata Metro Announces Increased Services on Blue Line
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Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
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Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Tollygunge/TLG added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Sep 03 2024 (23:29)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
NEW METRO SERVICE AT 06.55 AM FROM MAHANAYAK UTTAM KUMAR STATION ON BLUE LINE FROM 05.09.2024

Starting Thursday, September 5th, 2024, Kolkata Metro will be increasing services on the Blue Line. Two new services will be added: one departing Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Station towards Dakshineswar at 6:55 AM and another departing Dakshineswar towards Kavi Subhash at 7:54 AM. The overall number of services will increase from...
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288 to 290 (145 Up + 145 Down). The existing first and last services on the Blue Line will remain unchanged.

5 September, 2024, Thursday ko Kolkata Metro Blue Line pe service badh rahi hai. Do nayi services shuru ho rahi hai: ek Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station se Dakshineswar ki taraf subah 6:55 AM pe aur dusri Dakshineswar se Kavi Subhash ki taraf 7:54 AM pe. Total services 288 se badhkar...
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290 (145 Up + 145 Down) ho jaayengi. Blue Line pe pehle se chalne wali first aur last services mein koi badlaav nahi hoga.
Aug 27 (16:15) Kolkata Metro Records Surge in Smart Card Usage
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Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
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Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
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.
Aug 27 (16:13) Kolkata Metro Embarks on Energy-Saving Initiative by Replacing Fans with BLDC Models
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Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
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Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
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.
Aug 08 (22:33) Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Independence Day
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Aug 08 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
METRO TO RUN 188 SERVICES IN BLUE LINE 90 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-1 & GREEN LINE-2 ON 15.08.2024 (THURSDAY)

The Kolkata Metro will run reduced services on Independence Day, 15 August 2024. The Blue Line will operate 188 services (94 in each direction), down from the usual 288. The Green Line-1 will run 90 services (45 in each direction), down from 106. Green Line-2 will also run 90 services (45...
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in each direction), down from 130. The first and last services on each line will remain unchanged. Special night services will be available on the Blue Line. Normal services will operate on the Purple and Orange lines.

Kolkata Metro 15 August 2024 ko Independence Day pe kam services chalega. Blue Line mein 188 services (94 up and 94 down) chalenge, normal 288 services se kam. Green Line-1 mein 90 services (45 eastbound and 45 westbound) chalenge, normal 106 se kam. Green Line-2 mein bhi 90 services (45 eastbound...
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and 45 westbound) chalenge, normal 130 se kam. Har line pe pehla aur aakhri service waise hi rahega. Blue Line pe special night services available honge. Purple aur Orange line pe normal services chalenge.
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