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DAKE/Dakshineswar (2 PFs)
दक्षिणेश्वर
দক্ষিণেশ্বর

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 09 2023 (09:44)
Dakshineswar Railway Station (DAKE) is located in Dakshineswar, a town in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
The station has 2 platforms and is well connected by road with auto-rickshaws, buses, and taxis available for transportation.
Dakshineswar is famous for the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, attracting numerous pilgrims and tourists every year.

Tourism

**Dakshineswar Kali Temple:** A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
**Belur Math:** The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual organization founded by Swami Vivekananda.
**Kalighat Kali Temple:** One of the most important Kali temples in Kolkata.
**Howrah Bridge:** A historic suspension bridge connecting Kolkata with Howrah.
**Victoria Memorial:** A magnificent marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

**Annapurna:** Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and street food.
**Sri Krishna Sweets:** Offers a variety of sweets, snacks, and vegetarian dishes.
**The Vegetarian Restaurant:** Popular for its North Indian vegetarian cuisine.
**Dakshineswar Sweets:** Famous for its traditional Bengali sweets.
**Govinda's:** Offers a range of vegetarian dishes and snacks.

Station Address

PWD Rd, Dakshineswar, Baranagar M, Kolkata, Dist - North 24 Parganas. Pin - 700035. Tel. No. : 033-25646118.
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 15 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Aug 27 (16:15) Kolkata Metro Records Surge in Smart Card Usage (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566795   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:15)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... MORE THAN ONE LAKH SMART CARDS SOLD IN LAST THREE MONTHS

Kolkata Metro has seen a surge in the use of smart cards for ticketing. Over 1 lakh smart cards were sold and more than 25 lakh cards were recharged between May and July 2024. The popularity of smart cards is attributed to their convenience and financial benefits. Commuters can now purchase...
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and recharge smart cards using UPI payments, and they can use a single card for travel across all Kolkata Metro lines. The Metro authorities believe this trend will continue as more people choose this hassle-free ticketing option.

Kolkata Metro mein smart cards ka use bada badha hai. May aur July 2024 ke beech mein 1 lakh se zyada smart cards bik gaye aur 25 lakh se zyada cards recharge hue. Smart cards ki popularity unke convenience aur financial benefits ke karan hai. Commuters ab UPI payments se smart...
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cards kharid aur recharge kar sakte hain, aur woh ek single card se Kolkata Metro ki saari lines par travel kar sakte hain. Metro authorities ka maanana hai ki yeh trend aage bhi chalega kyunki zyada log yeh hassle-free ticketing option choose karenge.
Aug 27 (16:13) Kolkata Metro Embarks on Energy-Saving Initiative by Replacing Fans with BLDC Models (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 566794   
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Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 27 2024 (16:13)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... CONVENTIONAL FANS IN METRO TO BE REPLACED BY BLDC FANS

Kolkata Metro is replacing all conventional fans with energy-efficient BLDC fans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions as part of the Indian Railways' Net Zero Carbon Emission target. This initiative, part of the IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy), aims to save energy and reduce operating costs. ...
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Over 3300 fans will be replaced in seven months, resulting in an estimated 9 lakh units of energy saved annually, equivalent to 1900 tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and a cost saving of Rs. 65 lakh annually.

Kolkata Metro apna energy consumption aur carbon emission ko kam karne ke liye, sabhi conventional fans ko energy-efficient BLDC fans se replace kar raha hai. Ye initiative Indian Railways ke Net Zero Carbon Emission target ka ek part hai. Ye IREAP (Indian Railways: Energy-Efficiency Action Plan & Policy) ka ek part...
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hai jiska aim hai energy bachaana aur operating cost ko kam karna. Aage aane waale 7 mahino mein 3300 se zyada fans replace kiye jayenge, jisse saal mein 9 lakh unit energy bachaane ka anuman hai, jisko 1900 ton carbon dioxide emission kam karne ke barabar mana ja raha hai. Isse saal mein Rs. 65 lakh ki cost saving bhi hone ki ummid hai.
Aug 26 (09:30) Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Janmashtami (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Majerhat/MJT added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 26 2024 (09:30)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... METRO TO RUN 234 SERVICES IN BLUE LINE 90 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-1 & 122 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-2 ON 26.08.2024 (MONDAY)

On August 26th, 2024 (Monday), Kolkata Metro will have a reduced service schedule in its Blue, Green Line-1, and Green Line-2 lines due to the Janmashtami festival. The Blue Line will operate 234 services instead of 288, Green Line-1 will have 90 services instead of 106, and Green Line-2 will operate...
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122 services instead of 130. The first and last service times for each line are unchanged. Normal service will continue on the Purple and Orange Lines.

26 August 2024 (Monday) ko, Janmashtami ke karan Kolkata Metro mein Blue, Green Line-1 aur Green Line-2 mein service kam rahenge. Blue Line mein 288 ki jagah 234 services honge, Green Line-1 mein 106 ki jagah 90 services honge, aur Green Line-2 mein 130 ki jagah 122 services honge. Har line...
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ka pehla aur aakhri service time waise hi rahega. Purple aur Orange Line mein normal service chalta rahega.
Aug 08 (22:33) Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Independence Day (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 564264   
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Aug 08 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:37)
Station Tag: Howrah Junction/HWH added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 08 2024 (22:33)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... METRO TO RUN 188 SERVICES IN BLUE LINE 90 SERVICES IN GREEN LINE-1 & GREEN LINE-2 ON 15.08.2024 (THURSDAY)

The Kolkata Metro will run reduced services on Independence Day, 15 August 2024. The Blue Line will operate 188 services (94 in each direction), down from the usual 288. The Green Line-1 will run 90 services (45 in each direction), down from 106. Green Line-2 will also run 90 services (45...
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in each direction), down from 130. The first and last services on each line will remain unchanged. Special night services will be available on the Blue Line. Normal services will operate on the Purple and Orange lines.

Kolkata Metro 15 August 2024 ko Independence Day pe kam services chalega. Blue Line mein 188 services (94 up and 94 down) chalenge, normal 288 services se kam. Green Line-1 mein 90 services (45 eastbound and 45 westbound) chalenge, normal 106 se kam. Green Line-2 mein bhi 90 services (45 eastbound...
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and 45 westbound) chalenge, normal 130 se kam. Har line pe pehla aur aakhri service waise hi rahega. Blue Line pe special night services available honge. Purple aur Orange line pe normal services chalenge.
Aug 07 (16:39) Kolkata Metro Upgrades Blue Line with Energy-Saving Aluminum Third Rail (mtp.indianrailways.gov.in)
Metro
KM/Kolkata Metro
IR Press Release
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News Entry# 563950   
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Aug 07 2024 (16:39)
Station Tag: Dakshineswar/DAKE added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 07 2024 (16:39)
Station Tag: New Garia/NGRI added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Aug 07 2024 (16:39)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
read full article... STEEL THIRD RAIL REPLACEMENT WORK WITH HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE ALUMINIUM THIRD RAIL FOR STOPING 50000 TONS CARBON EMISSION STARTED IN BLUE LINE

Kolkata Metro is replacing its existing steel third rail with a highly conductive aluminum third rail on the Blue Line. This initiative will significantly reduce energy losses, leading to faster train acceleration and shorter travel times. The new aluminum third rail, manufactured in Germany, has been shipped to Kolkata and installation...
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has begun at Girish Park and Maidan stations. The project aims to replace 35 km of third rail over the next two years. This upgrade will improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and decrease carbon emissions by 50,000 tons over the lifetime of the aluminum third rail. The aluminum third rail requires less maintenance, is more stable, and generates less heat in the tunnels. The work is being done during the night to avoid disrupting regular service.

Kolkata Metro apna Blue Line pe existing steel third rail ko highly conductive aluminium third rail se replace kar raha hai. Isse energy loss bahut kam hoga, jisse train jaldi accelerate karegi aur travel time kam hoga. Germany me banaya gaya yeh naya aluminium third rail Kolkata aagaya hai aur Girish...
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Park aur Maidan stations pe installation shuru ho gaya hai. Is project ka aim agle do saal me 35 km third rail ko replace karna hai. Is upgrade se efficiency badhegi, operational cost kam hoga, aur aluminium third rail ki lifetime me 50,000 ton carbon emission kam hoga. Aluminium third rail ko kam maintenance ki jarurat hai, yeh zyada stable hai, aur tunnel me kam garmi produce karta hai. Yeh kaam raat me kiya ja raha hai taki regular service pe koi asar na pade.
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