Kolkata Station - Kolkata

The City of Joy has wonders hidden beyond common sight. So we bring you 10 lesser-known facts to feel proud as a Bengali From the Nawabi Mughals to the tech-savvy Google, Kolkata never grew old. If Mumbai is the city that never sleeps, then Kolkata is the city that never gets tried and dreams on for more joy and happiness. With the changing dynamics of the city life, bangaliyana went through a series of layers to renew its style as the world would deem it to be. Honestly, with every change that stunned the world, Bengalis presented a more versatile version of their culture that is flexible, that is adaptable and that which continues to be one of the most beloved traditions in the world. For all we know, our newspapers have flooded our minds with the awesomeness of Bengal. Yet, there seems to be some surprising facts which very few people know yet represent something to be proud of. So we bring you these 10 lesser known facts about Kolkata which will make you swell in pride in being a Kolkatan and a part of the rich Bengali lineage. 1. The Largest Tree In The World If anyone asks you, where is the largest tree in the world in terms of area covered, then your answer should be The Great Banyan Tree at Botanical Gardens, Kolkata. Another astonishing fact for you - the tree is over 250 years old. That's insane, isn't it? You can walk among the shady paths and witness how long this tree has been witnessing the richness of Bengal. 2. Second Most Important City After London Yes, that was Calcutta! The raging hub of all cultures, trade, flourishing cultures and people in India during British Raj. It is said that Calcutta, the then capital of EIC India, was the second most important city in the British colonies all over the world after London. Major universities, economic industries and other major institutions were constructed here.

A very? beautiful❤ and Nice Railway?️ Station?. It's very cleaned and beautiful Railway?️ station?. Parking? area very much biggest among other Kolkata city railway station like Howrah Siyaldah Railway station. All facilities like tickets ?counter, Waiting⏳ Rooms, Food? Counter, Drinking water, toilets etc. All area like Platform, Waiting Rooms and fronts area regularly cleaned. All staff's behaviours very cordially. Some plants? for greenery required out side Railway station?

Very neat and clean Amenities have been upgraded. Waiting rooms are clean If you can pay, separate waiting rooms are available with facilities such as messager chairs, recliners, etc.

All accomodation is present their with a little requirement, no outside food stall is not their, no outside food not available, no purchasing outlet their no entertainment present,, you must be upset if you think with other station

A very important station for local train as well as express trains in the line of kolkata Chakra rail

Kolkata Station is now Patna tank lane station. Many facilities are available here. Even wheelchair ram is available.

Kolkata no 1 . Fully clean and green. All service available like waiting lounge.

Kolkata railway station (formerly known as Chitpur station) is the newest of the five intercity railway stations serving Howrah and Kolkata, India; the others are Sealdah station in Kolkata and Howrah station, Shalimar station and Santragachi Junction in Howrah. Kolkata station is situated in the Chitpur locality of North Kolkata. The place where the station is situated was formerly a large goods yard. The present car and bus parking areas, as well as the path to the station, formed part of a coal loading yard. The present-day platforms were once used as goods lines and formed part of the large Chitpur Rail Yard. Plan & locationEdit In 2000, the first plans were made to use this area as a railway station, since the rapid growth of long-distance passengers was overcrowding the Sealdah station. Due to limitations of space, new platform construction is restricted at Sealdah. Two new platforms (9A & 9B) constructed between 2004 and 2005 proved insufficient. Due to its central position in Kolkata, the Sealdah station is too busy for suburban train traffic. To overcome this problem, Eastern Railways suggested constructing another large railway station in Kolkata, to cater mostly to long-distance trains. The decision to build a terminal at Chitpur came after a lot of deliberation and a process of elimination. Different locations were suggested for the station site. Three years ago[when?], Majerhat was suggested as a possible location. The idea was shelved owing to technical difficulties involving the construction of a bridge over the Hooghly river from Bauria to Budge Budge. Then there was Shalimar, in Howrah district, which was already a goods terminal operating under the South Eastern Railway. In fact, a passenger service on a trial basis was also started from there through two pairs of trains. But the project could not take off owing to certain problems relating to infrastructure and the considerable distance of the terminal from Kolkata proper. Chitpur was decided upon finally and approved by the Railway Ministry in 2003–04. Certain inherent advantages helped in the selection of this place. Other than being located in the heart of Kolkata, Chitpur has already functioned as an important rail yard for around a century. Moreover, unlike in the case of Majerhat and Shalimar, the huge property in and around the place belongs to the Railways. The proposal has been accepted by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), and on 15 May 2003, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee laid the foundation stone for the project. Construction historyEdit Construction started in 2004. The tracks from the coal-yard were closed first, and then a large portion of electrified goods tracks were shut down. Those tracks, masts and wires were demolished. Next, the Dumdum–Majherhat link rail line's (Kolkata Circular Railway) track was temporarily re-aligned. This action permitted the construction of platforms, station buildings and a parking area to begin. After construction was completed, the circular rail tracks were aligned as before, now via the new station. Other tracks were re-aligned, and completely electrified for passenger coaches shunting (up to side of Tala station). Tracks in the opposite direction, which were not electrified and underutilized, were re-laid, re-aligned and fully electrified for goods trains (with wagon to lorry transfer facility). Part of the former electrified goods lines, which were closed, now entered use as a coach siding. After these, the official inauguration occurred in January 2006.