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LKF/Lake Gardens (2 PFs)
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Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Jul 22 (19:47) by PrakharYadav^~
Lake Gardens Railway Station (LKF), situated in the heart of Kolkata's green expanse, boasts two platforms serving the Eastern Railway. It's a bustling station with ample seating, a newsstand, and a few local food vendors. The station is conveniently located near the iconic Lake Gardens, offering a tranquil escape amidst the urban landscape.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A sacred temple complex on the banks of the Ganges.
Birla Mandir: A majestic temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
South Kolkata Jami Masjid: A historic mosque known for its architectural beauty.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A prominent Anglican cathedral with a rich history.

Food

The Dhaba: Popular for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Veggie Hut: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and street food.
The Curry Corner: Known for its flavorful South Indian vegetarian fare.
The Green Plate: Serves a selection of fresh and healthy vegetarian meals.
The Chaat Bazaar: A haven for chaat lovers with a wide variety of options.
Number of Platforms: 2
Number of Halting Trains: 0
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0

Station Address

Dr. Deodhar Rahaman Road, Lake Gardens, Kolkata - 700 033
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Type: Regular
Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern
Division: Sealdah
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lodging - average (3)
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safety - poor (3)

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So, another morning railfanning session at Lake Gardens today....
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Pic 1: 34120 Sealdah to Budge Budge Local departing from Lake Gardens
Pic 2: The last coach of the train
Pic 3: 31051 Budge Budge
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to Naihati Local arriving at Lake Gardens with a 9-Coach Rake of Narkeldanga Carshed
Pic 4: The last coach of the train
Pic 5: 34122 Sealdah to Budge Budge Local arrived at Lake Gardens
Pic 6: The train departs from Lake Gardens
Pic 7: 34117 Budge Budge to Sealdah Local arrives at Lake Gardens with a 12-Coach Rake of Ranaghat Carshed
Pic 8: A Barasat Carshed based 12-Coach WR-transferred Rake plying as 1st Kolkata to Namkhana Galloping Gangasagar Mela Special skipping Lake Gardens slowly

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Oct 16 2018 (17:57)   30712/Majerhat - Lakshmikantapur - Namkhana Local | NACC/New Alipur (Kolkata) (2 PFs)
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Travelled after a long days in these sections. Here are some SB pics and ticket. Tollygunge metro station also.
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Aug 13 2018 (08:49)   LKF/Lake Gardens (2 PFs) | BKSC/WAG-7/28538
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"GOOD LUCK" captured at the beginning of the day....
A Bokaro Steel City based WAG-7 #28538 waits for clearance at Lake Gardens with a long consist of CONCOR Wagons behind on a windy and cloudy morning.
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Brake Checking and Brake Pressure Release is going on constantly.
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Saw Bokaro WAG-7s after quite some time. Used to see them frequently when I had started railfanning last year. They were my 1st ever capture as a railfan.

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Sep 29 2018 (17:05)   LKF/Lake Gardens (2 PFs) | GMO/WAG-9Hi/32152
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A short railfanning session at my Home Station, Lake Gardens, and Budge Budge.
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Pic 1: 34138 Sealdah to Budge Budge Local waits for crossing as delayed 30361 Majerhat to Hasnabad Galloping Local arrives at Lake Gardens from Tollygunge.
Pic 2: Brand New Gomoh WAG-9Hi #32152 meets OHE Van at Lake Gardens. Seeing freight loco on passenger line after quite some time.
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3: A close-up of the WAG-9 Locomotive.
Pic 4: The huge yard at Budge Budge railway station.
From left: Beliaghata WDS-6R, freight, some WAG-9, freight, Andal WDM-3A Twins.

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Dec 27 2016 (17:21)   NGRI/New Garia (2 PFs)
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The Kolkata Metro Railways is IR's 17th Zonal Railways organization. By what time do you think the Kolkata Metro will be able to complete and start the New Garia - Salt Lake Sector 5 - Rajarhat New Town - Airport Link ?
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This route will be useful for IT Professionals to travel from South Kolkata (Parnasaree, Taratala, New Alipore, Tollygunje, Bansdroni, New Garia, etc.) to satellite townships' IT Hubs like Salt Lake Sector - 5 and Rajarhat New Town Action Area - 1, 2 and probably 3 too.
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Recent news reports suggest that Infosys is interested to set up its Kolkata Campus in New Town Action Area 3 plot. At the moment, there's only 1 AC Bus of Route AC4A run by the WBTC (CSTC Wing) that connects South Kolkata's Parnasree to Sapoorji Estate in Action Area - 3. But this
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last Sapoorji Bus Terminal also seems to be quite distant from the Chotto Chandpur Area where Infosys may set up its building. At the moment, the transport connectivity between New Town's Action Areas and South Kolkata is very poor !!!

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