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Blog Entry# 4342323
Posted: Jun 13 2019 (20:53)

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Jun 13 2019 (20:53)   30361/Majerhat - Hasanabad Galloping Local via-Ballygunge | TLG/Tollygunge (2 PFs) | VGLJ/WAG-5/23161
TheRedMind
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A Railfanning Session in my Home Territory after long time....
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Some notable changes....
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Pic 1: Touching each other are Lake Gardens and Tollygunge. The platform end at Lake Gardens in the near side
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and PF 2 of Tollygunge in the far side. The new FOB is visible (just for show). The crossover from Reversible Track to DN E.M.U. Track is still not done.
Pic 2: Jhansi WAG-5 #23161 + Jhansi WAG-5HB #24007 with a Loaded BOXN Rake towards Budge Budge. Strange to see this train going through UP E.M.U. Track.
Pic 3: Entering Tollygunge, the new platform visible
Pic 4: The new platform at Tollygunge in the making, majority of works are done.
Pic 5: The new Station Board at PF 2 of Tollygunge. Another one is on the other side.
Pic 6: 30361 Majerhat to Hasnabad Gallpoing Local departing from Lake Gardens and proceeding towards Ballygunge

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Jun 13 2019 (20:56)
Sagnik_2002   2341 blog posts
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why two stations built so close?
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Jun 13 2019 (20:57)
TheRedMind
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Because they serve two different regions. Footfall pattern is separate at both stations as well. Few years back, these two stations were still separable. But, since the upgradation to 12-coach platforms, they are within touching distance.
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Jun 13 2019 (21:32)
AvishekRay~
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Ever spotted conventional train (ICF/LHB with Loco) in that section?
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Jun 13 2019 (21:35)
TheRedMind
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Nope....
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