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KOAA/Kolkata (5 PFs)
Local Name: Chitpur Terminal
कोलकाता
কলকাতা

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 19 2022 (23:16) by Pran22^~
Kolkata Railway Station (KOAA) is a bustling hub located in the Belgachia area of Kolkata, West Bengal.
It boasts 5 platforms, offering connections to various destinations across India.
The station features amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and a well-connected road network, making it convenient for travelers.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: Famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a significant pilgrimage site.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Iconic temple on the banks of the Ganges, revered for its historical and religious significance.
Belur Math: Spiritual center of the Ramakrishna Mission, showcasing a blend of architectural styles and peaceful ambiance.
Birla Mandir: Modern Hindu temple built in white marble, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
St. Paul's Cathedral: Historic Anglican cathedral, a prominent landmark in the heart of Kolkata.

Food

Annapurna Sweets: Famous for its delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian meals.
Haldiram's: A well-known chain offering a wide selection of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Bhojohori Manna: Popular Bengali restaurant serving authentic vegetarian dishes.
Kasturi Restaurant: Known for its traditional vegetarian thalis and street food.
Govinda's: Vegetarian restaurant serving pure vegetarian dishes inspired by ISKCON cuisine.

Station Address

Canal E Road, Opp. To R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Belgachia, Ph - 033-27050307, Kolkata - 700037
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah


Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 39
Number of Terminating Trains: 38
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Yesterday (14:57) RRB Announces Recruitment for 11,558 Non-Technical Positions, Last Date to Apply: October 13, 2024
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RRB Recruitment: रेलवे के 11,558 पदों पर भर्ती के लिए तुरंत करें आवेदन, आज है अंतिम तिथि

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the recruitment for 11,558 non-technical positions, with the last date to apply being October 13, 2024. Candidates can apply online at rrbapply.gov.in. These vacancies are open to 12th pass and graduate candidates, including various positions like Chief Commercial Supervisor, Station Master, and Goods Train...
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Manager. The age limit for applying is 18 to 36 years. The application fee is INR 500 for general category and INR 250 for OBC, SC, ST, and women category. The selection process involves a computer-based online exam. The first stage exam will be 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes, with negative marking. The second stage exam will be 120 marks with a duration of 90 minutes, also with negative marking. This recruitment will fill various positions in the Indian Railways, contributing to its service improvement.

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne 11,558 non-technical posts ke liye recruitment ki announcement ki hai, last date to apply hai aaj, 13 October 2024. Candidates rrbapply.gov.in par online apply kar sakte hain. Ye vacancies 12th pass aur graduate candidates ke liye open hain, jisme Chief Commercial Supervisor, Station Master, aur Goods...
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Train Manager jaise different posts shamil hain. Apply karne ke liye age limit 18 to 36 years hai. Application fee general category ke liye INR 500 hai, aur OBC, SC, ST, aur women category ke liye INR 250 hai. Selection process mein computer-based online exam hai. Pehla stage exam 100 marks ka hoga 90 minutes ke liye, negative marking ke saath. Dusra stage exam 120 marks ka hoga 90 minutes ke liye, negative marking ke saath. Is recruitment se Indian Railways mein kai important posts ko fill kiya jaayega, jisse railway services mein improvement aayega.

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angrybombayboy
angrybombayboy   122 blog posts
Re# 6218011-1              
major recruitment comes after a long gap of 8 year, it will take another 4-5 years for these posts to be filled..
so there will be no positive effect on manpower of IR
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Oct 10 (13:53) New Weekly Express Train Connects Godda to Delhi
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Oct 10 2024 (13:54)
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गोड्डा दिल्ली एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन का सांसद निशिकांत दुबे ने दिल्ली से किया उद्घाटन

A new weekly express train service connecting Godda to Delhi was inaugurated on Wednesday, October 10th, 2023. The train, numbered 14049/50, will operate regularly starting October 14th, departing Delhi on Mondays at 3:00 PM and reaching Godda on Tuesdays at 3:45 PM. The return journey begins on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM...
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from Godda and arrives in Delhi on Thursdays at 9:10 AM. This train will make stops at several key stations en route, including Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Jamua, New Giridih, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih Junction, Deoghar, Kakni, and Hansdiha. The 21-coach train will cover the 1315.41 kilometer journey in 24 hours and 45 minutes at an average speed of 53.14 kilometers per hour. This marks the 14th train service introduced from Godda since April 8th, 2021, when the first train, the New Delhi Humsafar Express, was inaugurated. The addition of this new train service is a testament to the rapid development of Godda's railway infrastructure, which in turn has spurred economic and other advancements in the region.

Godda mein vikas ka ek nayaa adhyay jud gaya hai. Godda se Delhi tak jaane ke liye ek nayi saaptahhik express train shuru ki gayi hai. Ye train 14 October se chalna shuru hogi, Delhi se Monday ko dopahar 3 baje chalta hai aur Tuesday ko dopahar 3:45 baje Godda pahunchta...
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hai. Waapas mein ye train Wednesday ko subah 10 baje Godda se chalta hai aur Thursday ko subah 9:10 baje Delhi pahunchta hai. Ye train Tundla Junction, Kanpur Central, Prayagraj Junction, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, Bhabua Road, Sasaram, Dehri-on-Sone, Gaya Junction, Koderma Junction, Jamua, New Giridih, Madhupur Junction, Jasidih Junction, Deoghar, Kakni aur Hansdiha jaise kai stationon pe rukta hai. 21 bogiyon wali ye train Godda se 1315.41 kilometer ka safar 24 ghanta 45 minute mein tay karegi. Train ki raftaar 53.14 kilometer prati ghanta hogi. Iske saath, Godda se 14th train service shuru ho gayi hai, pehle train 'New Delhi Humsafar Express' ko 8 April 2021 ko shuru kiya gaya tha. Is nayi train service ke aane se Godda ka rail infrastructure aur behtar ho gaya hai, jisse is area mein business aur aur vikas hone laga hai.
Oct 09 (17:58) RRB Announces Tentative Dates for Various Recruitment Exams
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RRB Exam Dates: रेलवे ने भर्ती परीक्षाओं की संभावित तिथियां की घोषित, नवंबर से शुरू होंगे एग्‍जाम, यहां देखिए डिटेल

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the tentative dates for various recruitment exams. The exams for the positions of Assistant Loco Pilot, RPF SI, Junior Engineer, and Technician will be held in November and December. The Assistant Loco Pilot exam will be held from November 25th to 29th for 18,799...
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posts. The RPF SI exam for 452 posts will be held from December 2nd to 5th. The exam for Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, and other positions, for which applications were invited in July-August, will be held from December 6th to 13th. The Technician exam for 14,298 posts will be held from December 16th to 26th. Applications are still open for this exam until October 16th. The recruitment for Technician is being conducted by various RRBs including Bilaspur, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bhopal.

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) ne alag alag recruitment exams ke tentative dates announce kar diye hain. Assistant Loco Pilot ki exam November mein aur RPF SI, Technician aur Junior Engineer ki exam December mein hogi. Assistant Loco Pilot ke 18,799 posts ke liye exam 25 November se 29 November tak hogi....
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Issi tarah RPF SI ke 452 posts ke liye exam 2 December se 5 December tak hogi. Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent aur other positions ke liye exam 6 December se 13 December tak hogi. Technician ke 14,298 posts ke liye exam 16 December se 26 December tak hogi. Is exam ke liye application abhi bhi open hain, aur 16 October tak apply kiya ja sakta hai. Technician ki yeh recruitment Bilaspur, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Kolkata, Mumbai, aur Bhopal jaise different RRBs ke through ho rahi hai.
Oct 09 (17:40) Vande Bharat Train Struggles to Attract Passengers on Tatanagar-Berhampur Route
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टाटानगर-बरहमपुर वंदे भारत ट्रेन को नहीं मिल रहे यात्री

The Tatanagar-Berhampur Vande Bharat Express, launched on September 18th, is experiencing low passenger turnout despite the high demand for the Ranchi-Howrah and other routes. Despite offering empty seats daily, the train is being operated via Chaibasa, deviating from its original route via Hijili. The train's occupancy remains low, with only a...
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few passengers boarding after Chaibasa, even though it stops at several stations. The train's route via Chaibasa and its timing, coinciding with the existing crowded express trains, are cited as possible reasons for the low ridership. Suggestions have been made to change the route to Hijili-Balasore to attract more passengers, similar to the popular Ranchi, Patna, and Rourkela routes.

Tatanagar-Berhampur Vande Bharat Express, 18 September ko launch hua, me yaatriyon ki kami hai, jabki Ranchi-Howrah aur dusre routes pe bheed hai. Train Chaibasa se hoke chal rahi hai, apna original route Hijili se change karke. Har din khali seats hai, lekin Chaibasa ke baad ...
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kam hi log train me chadhte hai. Vande Bharat train ke timing aur route ko low ridership ka reason mana ja raha hai. Hijili-Balasore se hoke route change karne ka suggestion diya gaya hai, taaki Ranchi, Patna aur Rourkela jaise routes ki tarah ispe bhi bheed ho.

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Gyanendra~
Gyanendra~   497 blog posts
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People in this route cannot afford the high price of such premium trains. Here Passenger trains, Memu trains and Intercity trains having General Unreserved Coaches are required.
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Oct 09 (11:47) South Eastern Railway GM Inaugurates Durga Puja at Gardenreach Railway Colony
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रेल जीएम ने किया पूजा उत्सव का उद्घाटन

Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager of South Eastern Railway, inaugurated the Durga Puja celebrations at Gardenreach Railway Colony in Jamshedpur. The event was attended by Preeti Mishra, President of the South Eastern Railway Women's Welfare Organisation, and other officials. Mishra wished for the well-being of the railway employees and expressed that...
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the festival creates a devotional atmosphere in the railway colony, fostering camaraderie among railway personnel.

Jamshedpur mein, South Eastern Railway ke General Manager Anil Kumar Mishra ne Gardenreach Railway Colony mein public Durga Puja samiti dwara aayojit Durga Puja ka udghatan kiya. South Eastern Railway Women's Welfare Organisation ki president Preeti Mishra aur dusre vibhagon ke padadhikari aur railkarmi is samaroh mein shamil hue. Rail GM...
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ne Maa Durga se karmchariyon ke sukh samridhi ki kamna ki. Unhone kaha ki pooja ke aayojan se railway colony bhaktimaya ho gaya. Is baane se railkarmiyon ko ek dusre se milne ka avsar milta hai.
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