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HGY/Hooghly (3 PFs)
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Track: Triple Electric-Line

Hooghly Railway Station (HGY) is located in Hooghly-Chinsurah municipality, West Bengal. It serves as a vital transportation hub for the region and offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting areas, and refreshment stalls. Known for its historical significance, it's a popular starting point for exploring the nearby historical sites and temples.

Tourism

Hooghly Imambara: A historic mosque known for its intricate architecture and religious significance.
Sri Ramkrishna Mission Ashrama: A spiritual center with temples and ashrams, offering a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Tarakeswar Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees from far and wide.
The Serampore Mission Cemetery: A historical site containing the graves of prominent missionaries and their families.
Bansberia Kali Temple: A significant Kali temple, known for its religious importance and annual festivals.

Food

Annapurna: Popular for its delicious vegetarian thalis and North Indian dishes.
Govinda's: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and savory dishes.
Bhojanalaya: Known for its authentic Bengali vegetarian cuisine and home-style cooking.
The Veg Stop: A quick and affordable option for vegetarian fast food and snacks.
Shanti Sagar: Serves a wide range of vegetarian dishes, including South Indian and Chinese options.

Station Address

Hooghly station road , Hooghly-Chinsurah municipality , Dist - Hooghly
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: n/a
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Howrah


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Howrah carshed's new medha rake on service as Bandel-Howrah Local #emuER
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Nov 05 2019 (23:21)   3049S/Howrah - Bandel Jagadhatri Puja Immersion Day Special | CGR/Chandan Nagar (3 PFs)
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JAGADHATRI PUJA 2019
•The festival which comes exactly after 1 month of Durga Puja, mainly famous around Chandannagar, a former French colony.
•The festival & the location is famous for its lights, "the light work shows some image".
•A few of the pandals & idols are given, most of the pandals have a theme, mostly based on Bengali culture. The items of Railfaning
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#mymemories #FestivalsofBengal

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Nov 14 2018 (20:19)   3054S/Barddhaman - Howrah Jagadhatri Puja Special (via-Main Line) | CGR/Chandan Nagar (3 PFs)
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Jagadhatri Puja Special 2018
জগদ্ধাত্রী পূজা স্পেশাল
In Peak hours & Mid-night For visitors to Chandannagar
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Aug 16 2019 (09:10)   37611/Howrah - Pundooah Local | HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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EMU train decorated on ocassion of #Independence Day & 165 years of train service in Eastern India
🔘 Initiative by Eastern Railway,Howrah division
🔘Duty pattern of the said rake-
(On 15.08.19) 37611 ➡️ 37614 ➡️ 37367 ➡️ 37398 ➡️ 37346 ➡️ 37345 ➡️37391➡️ 37394 ➡️ (On 16.08.19) 37318 ➡️ 37821 ➡️ Duty awaited
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Additional info- This rake derailed as 36086 Masagram Local on 02.10.19 at HWH outer.
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Apr 11 2019 (12:24)   37201/Howrah - Bandel Matribhoomi Ladies Special | HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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A picture of Inaugural run of Bandel Ladies Special (Picture is collected and credit to the owner)
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