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UDL/Andal Junction (6 PFs)
अण्डाल जंक्शन
অণ্ডাল জংশন / انڈال جنکشن

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 19 (20:13)
Andal Junction is a major railway station located in the town of Andal, West Bengal, India. It is a vital junction connecting the Howrah-Delhi line with the Asansol-Durgapur line.
The station boasts 6 platforms and is well-equipped with basic amenities like waiting rooms, toilets, and refreshment stalls.
Andal Junction is known for its bustling atmosphere and serves as a gateway to nearby tourist attractions like the Jorasanko Thakur Bari, the ancient temple of Kali at Bardhaman, and the iconic Durgapur Steel Plant.

Tourism

**Jorasanko Thakur Bari (Kolkata):** The ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore, a significant literary figure.
**Kali Temple (Bardhaman):** An ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, known for its religious significance.
**Durgapur Steel Plant:** A massive industrial complex showcasing India's industrial prowess.
**Bishnupur Temple Complex (Bishnupur):** A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring terracotta temples.
**Mukutmanipur Dam (Bankura):** A picturesque dam offering scenic views and recreational activities.

Food

**Maa Kali Restaurant:** Famous for its delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
**Annapurna Sweets:** A popular spot for traditional Bengali sweets and savories.
**Shree Krishna Restaurant:** Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes and south Indian food.
**The Veggie Delight:** A casual restaurant serving fresh and healthy vegetarian options.
**Dhaba No. 1:** Known for its delicious vegetarian curries and roti.

Station Address

Railway Road , Andal South Bazar , ph- 0341-2373225, Pin - 713321 , Dist - Paschim Bardhaman
State: West Bengal

Elevation: n/a
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-4
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Asansol


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•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:
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•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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