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DDJ/Dum Dum Junction (5 PFs)
दमदम जंक्शन
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 21 2022 (23:22)
Dum Dum Junction (DDJ) is a major railway station in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with 5 platforms. Located on Dum Dum Road, adjacent to the Dumdum Metro station, it offers convenient access to the city's public transportation network. The station houses a bustling food court, various shops, and public restrooms for travelers.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A historical temple on the banks of the Ganges River.
Belur Math: A spiritual center and monastery of the Ramakrishna Mission.
Howrah Bridge: A historic bridge offering panoramic views of the city.
Victoria Memorial: A grand museum and monument dedicated to Queen Victoria.

Food

Haldiram's: A popular chain offering a wide variety of Indian snacks and sweets.
Biryani Blues: Known for their flavorful vegetarian biryanis and curries.
Sagar Ratna: A renowned vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian specialties.
The Dhaba: A casual eatery offering delicious vegetarian North Indian dishes.
Subway: A fast-food chain with a range of vegetarian sandwiches and wraps.

Station Address

Dum Dum Road (Adjacent to Dumdum metro rly stn), Dumdum ,Kolkata - 700030, Dist - North 24 Parganas
State: West Bengal
Elevation: n/a
Type: Junction   Category: SG-2
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah
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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 31
Number of Originating Trains: 0
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PTKR/Patipukur 2 km     DDC/Dum Dum Cantt. 3 km     BNXR/Bidhan Nagar Road 3 km     ULR/Ultadanga Road 3 km     KOAA/Kolkata 4 km     CP/Chitpur 4 km     DGNR/Durganagar 5 km     BLH/Belgharia 5 km     BARN/Baranagar Road 5 km     TALA/Tala 5 km    
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Aug 08 (22:33) Kolkata Metro Announces Reduced Services on Independence Day
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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
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
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Aug 07 2024 (16:39)
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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
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.
Jun 29 (12:42) Kolkata Metro's Orange Line: The Next Big Thing
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Jun 29 2024 (12:42)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by WAP7NFRMLDT~/2226667
Stations:  Dum Dum Junction/DDJ  
Posted by: guest 20 news posts
Kolkata Metro : অরেঞ্জ লাইনের কাজে বিশেষ নজর, এগোচ্ছে পার্পল লাইনও

Kolkata Metro's 'Next Big Thing' is the Orange Line. Stretching from Kavi Subhas to the airport, this line will be the longest in the Kolkata Metro system, spanning approximately 30 kilometers. Construction is also underway on the Purple Line, with the Yellow Line also progressing. However, work on the...
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Orange Line is moving at a faster pace. The Metro Railway authorities expect around 500,000 passengers to utilize the Orange Line daily once it becomes operational.

Kolkata Metro ka 'Next Big Thing' hai Orange Line. Kavi Subhas se Airport tak jaane wali yeh line Kolkata Metro ki sabse lambi line hai, aur yeh lagbhag 30 kilometer lambi hai. Purple Line pe bhi kaam chal raha hai, aur Yellow Line bhi peeche nahin hai. Lekin Orange Line...
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pe kaam kafi tez chal raha hai. Metro Railway authorities ka anumaan hai ki jab Kavi Subhas se Airport tak ki service chaloo hogi, tab har roz lagbhag 5 lakh log Orange Line se yatra karenge.
Jun 29 (12:27) Sealdah Local Train Cancellations Suspended, Kharagpur Line Trains Affected
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Jun 29 2024 (12:27)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by WAP7NFRMLDT~/2226667

Jun 29 2024 (12:27)
Station Tag: Madhyamgram/MMG added by WAP7NFRMLDT~/2226667

Jun 29 2024 (12:27)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by WAP7NFRMLDT~/2226667
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Local Train-Sealdah: শিয়ালদহ শাখায় কি আজ ফের শুরু হচ্ছে লোকাল ট্রেনের ভোগান্তি? কী আপডেট দিল রেল

The Indian Railways has announced that no local trains in the Sealdah division will be canceled despite earlier plans to do so. The cancellation was due to power block scheduled between Madhyamgram and Birati on the Dum Dum Junction-Barasat section from June 29th. While local trains on the Sealdah line will...
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not be canceled, 202 local trains on the Kharagpur line will be canceled from June 29th to July 6th due to work at Andul station. Several long-distance trains will be rerouted as a result. This change was communicated by the Railways in an official statement.

Sealdah division me local trains cancel nahi hone wale hai, halanki pehle yeh plan tha. Ye power block ki wajah se tha, jo ki Madhyamgram aur Birati ke beech Dum Dum Junction-Barasat section pe 29 June se start hona tha. Sealdah line pe local trains cancel nahi honge, lekin Kharagpur line...
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pe 29 June se 6 July tak 202 local trains cancel rahenge, kyunki Andul station pe kaam chal raha hai. Is wajah se bahut saare long-distance trains ka route bhi badal jaayega. Railways ne ek statement issue karke ye baat batayi hai.
Jun 07 (20:31) Sealdah Platform Expansion Work Causes Train Diversions and Disruptions
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Jun 07 2024 (20:31)
Station Tag: Dum Dum Junction/DDJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Dum Dum Junction/DDJ  
Dum Dum Local Train Time Table full list: শিয়ালদার বদলে দমদম থেকে ছাড়ছে কোন লোকাল ট্রেনগুলি? রইল তালিকা ও সময়সূচি

Due to platform expansion work at Sealdah station, several local trains are being diverted from Sealdah to Dum Dum Junction. The work, affecting platforms 1-5, will continue till Sunday afternoon. This includes all local trains on the Hasnabad, Barasat, Habra, and Banagaon routes departing from Dum Dum Cantonment and all local...
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trains from the Sealdah Main line departing from Dum Dum Junction. Passengers traveling on the Dankuni, Naugachia, and Gede routes will need to board trains from Dum Dum Junction instead of Sealdah. Eastern Railway officials have confirmed the closure of the five platforms but have assured the public that local train services are operational from platforms 6 to 14, and they are working to address passenger concerns. However, there are reports of overcrowding and delays, with passengers experiencing difficulties boarding trains and some suffering minor injuries. Passengers from the Naihati, Kalyani, Barrackpore, Ranaghat, Santipur, Banagaon, and Hasnabad branches have been facing significant disruptions in their commutes due to delays and overcrowding.

Sealdah station ke platform 1 se 5 tak expand karne ka kaam chal raha hai, is wajah se bahut saare local trains ko Sealdah se Dum Dum Junction divert kiya ja raha hai. Yeh kaam Sunday afternoon tak chalega. Isme Dum Dum Cantonment se Hasnabad, Barasat, Habra, aur Banagaon route jaane...
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waale saare local trains aur Sealdah Main line se chalne waale saare local trains include hai, jinki departure ab Dum Dum Junction se hogi. Dankuni, Naugachia, aur Gede route ke passengers ko ab Sealdah ki jagah Dum Dum Junction se train catch karni hogi. Eastern Railway ke officials ne confirm kiya hai ki paanch platforms band hai, lekin unhone public ko assurance di hai ki local train services platforms 6 se 14 se chal rahi hain, aur woh passenger ke problems ko solve karne ke liye kaam kar rahe hain. Lekin, overcrowding aur delays ki reports aa rahi hain, jisme passengers ko train mein chadne mein dikkat aa rahi hai aur kuchh log chot bhi kha rahe hain. Naihati, Kalyani, Barrackpore, Ranaghat, Santipur, Banagaon, aur Hasnabad branch ke passengers ko delays aur overcrowding ki wajah se bahut problem aa rahi hai.
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