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HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
हावड़ा जंक्शन
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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
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Rating: 4.4/5 (1391 votes)
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porters/escalators - good (176)
food - excellent (177)
transportation - excellent (176)
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safety - good (175)

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Yesterday (22:30) Additional Sleeper Coach for Samaleswari Express During Durga Puja
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Oct 03 2024 (22:30)
Station Tag: Chakradharpur/CKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:30)
Station Tag: Jagdalpur/JDB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 03 2024 (22:30)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
हावड़ा-जगदलपुर में लगेगी अस्थायी स्लीपर कोच

The Chakradharpur Railway Division has decided to add a temporary sleeper coach to train number 18005 Howrah-Jagdalpur Samaleswari Express from October 1st to 15th, in view of the Durga Puja rush. Similarly, train number 18006 Jagdalpur-Howrah Samaleswari Express will have an additional temporary sleeper coach attached from October 3rd to 17th.

Durga Puja ke time bahut rush rehta hai, isko dekhte hue Chakradharpur Rail Mandal ne train number 18005 Howrah-Jagdalpur Samaleswari Express mein 1st October se 15th October tak ek temporary sleeper coach add karne ka decision liya hai. Isi tarah, train number 18006 Jagdalpur-Howrah Samaleswari Express mein 3rd October se 17th...
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October tak ek extra temporary sleeper coach laga rahega.
Oct 01 (08:33) BJP Mahila Morcha Urges Time Change for Vande Bharat Express in Chakradharpur Division
Entry# 6205977   
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Oct 01 2024 (09:04)
Train Tag: Rourkela - Howrah Vande Bharat Express/20872 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Oct 01 2024 (08:33)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:33)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:33)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:33)
Station Tag: Rourkela Junction/ROU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 01 2024 (08:33)
Station Tag: Chakradharpur/CKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
राउरकेला-हावड़ा वंदे भारत को सुबह 6.30 बजे करने की मांग

The BJP Mahila Morcha's state vice-president, Malati Giluwa, has written to the Railway Minister urging a change in the schedule of the Vande Bharat Express train running from Rourkela to Howrah, under the Chakradharpur Railway Division. She claims that the current timings are unfavorable, leading to low passenger numbers and reduced...
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revenue for the division. She suggests a 6:30 AM departure from Rourkela and an 8:00 AM departure from Chakradharpur, allowing passengers to complete their work in Howrah and return on the same day. She also requested that the Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express train be extended to Chakradharpur.

BJP Mahila Morcha ke state vice-president, Malati Giluwa, ne Railway Minister ko letter likhkar Chakradharpur Railway Division ke Rourkela se Howrah jaane wali Vande Bharat Express train ka schedule change karne ka request kiya hai. Unhone letter mein kaha hai ki current timings aacha nahi hai, jisse passengers ki number kam...
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ho rahi hai aur division ko expected revenue nahi mil raha hai. Unhone suggest kiya ki Rourkela se 6:30 AM aur Chakradharpur se 8:00 AM train chalu ki jaaye, jisse passengers Howrah mein apna kaam karke same day return kar sake. Unhone Tata-Patna Vande Bharat Express train ko Chakradharpur tak extend karne ka bhi request kiya hai.
 

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Sep 28 (08:07) Clothes Bundle Falls from Mumbai-Howrah Duronto Express Luggage Van; RPF Investigates
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Sep 28 2024 (08:07)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 28 2024 (08:07)
Station Tag: Salga Jhari West Cabin/SLJR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
दुरंतो की लगेज बोगी से लाइन पर गिरा कपड़े का बंडल

A bundle of clothes fell from the luggage van of the Mumbai-Howrah Duronto Express train on Wednesday night near Salgajhudi cabin. The luggage van had been sealed after the parcel staff unloaded the bundle at Tatanagar station. The train was stopped following information from local residents. RPF personnel arrived at the...
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scene, loaded all the bundles back into the van, and sent the train to Howrah. The railway zone and divisional commercial headquarters have been informed about the incident. RPF is investigating the reasons for the opening of the luggage van seal and the falling of the bundle. The possibility of thieves breaking the seal is being investigated, and the parcel staff will be questioned about sealing the van after unloading the luggage. RPF has also obtained information from the parcel office at Howrah station about the luggage unloaded from the Duronto Express train, but there is no confirmation of any missing items.

Mumbai-Howrah Duronto Express ki luggage bogi se kapdo ka bundle line pe gir gaya. Ya incident Wednesday raat kareeb 10:30 baje Salgajhudi cabin ke paas hua. Isse pehle Tatanagar station pe parcel karmiyon dwara kapde ka bundle utaarne ke baad luggage bogi ko seal bhi kiya gaya tha. Local logo ki...
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soochna pe train ruk gayi. Soochna pakar line gashti duty ke RPF jawan mauke pe pahuche, tatkal saare bundle ko bogi mein charhakar train ko Howrah bheja gaya. Samaan girne ki soochna railway zone aur mandal vanijya mukhayal tak pahunch gayi. Isse RPF luggage bogi ka seal khulne aur bundle girne ke karanon ki jaanch mein jutee hai. Choron dwara luggage bogi ki seal todne ki aashanka hai, lekin parcel karmiyon se bhi luggage bogi se saaman utaarne ke baad seal karne ke baare mein poochhtachh karegi. Wahin, RPF ne Howrah station ke parcel office se bhi Duronto Express ke luggage bogi se utaare gaye saaman ke baare mein jaankari li hai, lekin saaman kam hone ki pusthi nahin hui hai.
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