Eastern Railway Map - File Information
| Map Name | Eastern Railway Map |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | WEBPPDFJPGPNG |
| WEBP Size | 0.83 MB |
| PDF Size | 6.90 MB |
| JPG Size | 2.26 MB |
| PNG Size | 4.71 MB |
| No. of Pages in PDF | 1 |
| Image Height | 1772 Pixels |
| Image Width | 2551 Pixels |
| Category | India |
| Related | Indian Railways |
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Eastern Railway Map - Summary
The Eastern Railway (ER) is one of the major zones of Indian Railways, headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is crucial in connecting important cities, industrial regions, and historical landmarks in Eastern India.
Divisions of Eastern Railway:
Eastern Railway consists of four divisions:
- Howrah Division – One of the busiest railway divisions, handling both suburban and long-distance trains.
- Sealdah Division – Serves the densely populated areas of Kolkata and surrounding regions.
- Asansol Division – A key industrial region, connecting coal and steel hubs.
- Malda Division – Provides connectivity to North Bengal and parts of Bihar.
Major Routes and Important Stations:
- Howrah–Delhi Route (via Patna and via Grand Chord)
- Kolkata–New Jalpaiguri Route (gateway to Northeast India)
- Howrah–Mumbai Route (via Nagpur)
- Kolkata–Bhubaneswar–Chennai Route
- Kolkata–Dhanbad–Asansol Route
Suburban Railway Network:
The Kolkata Suburban Railway is a part of the Eastern Railway zone, with key suburban routes including:
- Howrah–Burdwan (Main & Chord Line)
- Sealdah–Ranaghat–Krishnanagar
- Sealdah–Bongaon–Barasat
- Howrah–Tarakeswar–Bandel
Special Trains & Services:
- Rajdhani Express – High-speed connectivity to New Delhi.
- Shatabdi Express – Fast day trains connecting major cities.
- Duronto Express – Long-distance non-stop train services.
- Mail/Express Trains – Connecting various towns and cities.
Why Eastern Railway is Important?
- Connects major industrial and trade hubs in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha.
- Serves as a gateway to Northeast India.
- Plays a significant role in suburban and long-distance transportation.
- Helps in economic growth by transporting coal, steel, and other goods.
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