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ASN/Asansol Junction (7 PFs)
आसनसोल जंक्शन
আসানসোল জংশন / آسنسول جنکشن

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 17 2024 (14:06) by Pran22^~
Asansol Junction (ASN) is a major railway station in West Bengal, India. It is known for its bustling atmosphere, serving as a gateway to the Dhanbad coalfields and the nearby industrial areas. With 7 platforms, it offers numerous connections to various destinations across the country, and passengers can find amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and ATMs.

Tourism

Kali Temple: A revered temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, offering a peaceful and spiritual experience.
Hanuman Temple: A well-known temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, frequented by devotees seeking blessings.
Jagannath Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, known for its elaborate rituals and festivals.
Durgapur Barakar River: A scenic spot with a riverbank promenade offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle.
The Asansol Zoo: A popular attraction for families, featuring a variety of animal species and a beautiful park setting.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Known for its delicious North Indian and Bengali vegetarian dishes.
Bhojanalaya: A popular vegetarian eatery offering a wide range of thalis and snacks.
Shreeji Restaurant: Famous for its vegetarian thalis, south Indian snacks, and fresh juices.
The Veg Stop: A budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant offering a variety of snacks and meals.
Govinda's: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its pure vegetarian dishes and sweet treats.
Number of Platforms: 7
Number of Halting Trains: 201
Number of Originating Trains: 41
Number of Terminating Trains: 41

Station Address

Railpar Station Road, Asansol-713301:Phone(Enquiry) No. 0341-2306131 , Dist - Paschim Bardhaman
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 106 m above sea level
Type: Junction
Category: NSG-2
Zone: ER/Eastern
Division: Asansol
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Today (12:52) Train Operations Affected in Adra Division Due to Line Block
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Jan 17 2025 (12:52)
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Jan 17 2025 (12:52)
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Jan 17 2025 (12:52)
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धनबाद और आासनसोल की ट्रेने कल नहीं आएगी टाटानगर

Due to a line block in the Adra division, train operations from Tatanagar to Dhanbad and Asansol will be affected until January 18th. The Tatanagar-Hatia Express will run on a diverted route. Other trains will be affected from January 19th to February 2nd. Specifically, the Tatanagar-Hatia Express ran via...
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Muri and Gundabihari on January 13th (Friday) instead of Purulia. The Tatanagar-Hatia Express, Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express, and Tatanagar-Hatia MEMU train will be cancelled from January 20th to February 2nd, and January 19th to January 31st respectively. Trains will be up and down from Purulia and Adra stations instead of Tatanagar.

Adra division mein line block ki wajah se, Tatanagar se Dhanbad aur Asansol ki trains ka operation 18 January tak affected rahega. Tatanagar-Hatia Express diverted route se chalegi. Other trains 19 January se 2 February tak affected rahenge. Tatanagar-Hatia Express, Friday ko, Purulia ki bajaye Muri aur Gundabihari station...
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se up and down hui. Tatanagar-Hatia Express (20 Jan - 2 Feb), Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express (19 Jan - 2 Feb), aur Tatanagar-Hatia MEMU train (19 Jan - 31 Jan) cancel hain. Tatanagar ki bajaye Purulia aur Adra station se trains up and down karenge.
Jan 14 (19:23) Jharkhand MP Demands Extensive Railway Improvements
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
Station Tag: Dhalbhumgarh/DVM added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
Station Tag: Chakulia/CKU added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
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Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
Station Tag: Old Delhi Junction/DLI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Jan 14 2025 (19:24)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
टाटा-नई दिल्ली और जयपुर की सीधी सेवा शुरू हो : विद्युत महतो

MP, Vidutvaran Mahato, demanded several railway improvements in Jharkhand. Key demands include: halting the Ranchi-Howrah Intercity Express at Chakulia; restarting the Antyodaya Express from Tata; introducing direct train services from Tata to New Delhi and Jaipur; constructing a halt at Badkola between Chakulia and Dhalbhumgarh; raising the platform height at...
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Sidirsa station; building a foot overbridge at Dhalbhumgarh; extending railway facilities to Bandwan via Chandil, Neemdih, Bodam, and Patamda; constructing the Kandra-Namkum railway line; increasing the frequency of the Rajdhani Express; modifying the schedule and route of the Dhanbad-Tatanagar Swarnarekha Express; extending the Tata-Asansol Express to Sahibganj; increasing the frequency of the Tatanagar-SMVT Express; and restarting and extending the Tata-Ranchi Intercity to Lohardaga.

MP Vidutvaran Mahato ne kai railway sudhar Jharkhand mein maange hain. Unke mukhya demands hain: Ranchi-Howrah Intercity Express ko Chakulia mein halt dena; Tata se Antyodaya Express ko phir se shuru karna; Tata se New Delhi aur Jaipur ke liye seedhi train services shuru karna; Chakulia aur Dhalbhumgarh ke beech...
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Badkola mein halt banana; Sidirsa station ka platform height badhana; Dhalbhumgarh mein foot overbridge banana; Chandil, Neemdih, Bodam, aur Patamda se hote hue Bandwan tak railway facility dena; Kandra-Namkum railway line banana; Rajdhani Express ke fer badhana; Dhanbad-Tatanagar Swarnarekha Express ka time aur route change karna; Tata-Asansol Express ko Sahibganj tak badhana; Tatanagar-SMVT Express ke fer badhana; aur Tata-Ranchi Intercity ko phir se shuru karke Lohardaga tak badhana.
Jan 14 (11:49) Demolition Drive at Kumardubi Station Leaves Dozens Homeless
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Jan 14 2025 (11:49)
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Dhanbad News : कुमारधुबी स्टेशन के 35 घरों पर चलाया बुलडोजर, बेघर हुए लोग

On Monday, the Asansol Rail Division launched a demolition drive near the west bridge of Kumardubi station in Dhanbad, removing encroachments including 30-35 houses and shops. Despite pleas from MLA Arup Chatterjee and Zilla Parishad member Gulam Qureshi, the demolition, carried out by four JCB machines, proceeded. Affected residents...
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include Munna Yadav, Ramesh Yadav, Sheikh Yadav, Manoj Bharti, Vicky Vishwakarma, Lakhu Yadav, Jayshankar Mehta, Harendra Yadav, Suresh Yadav, Lakshmi Yadav, Upendra Yadav, Shami Yadav, and Binod Sav. While some legal cases prevented the demolition of a factory and two houses, the MLA promised to arrange alternative housing within a week. Separately, villagers protested the felling of trees, leading to a commotion.

Dhanbad mein, Asansol Rail Mandal ne Somvaar ko Kumardubi station ke paas encroachment hatao drive chalu kiya. 30-35 ghar aur shops tode gaye, chaar JCB machines se. MLA Arup Chatterjee aur Zilla Parishad member Gulam Qureshi ne request kiya, lekin demolition continue raha. Affected logon mein Munna Yadav,...
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Ramesh Yadav, aur aur bhi kai log shamil hain. Ek factory aur do ghar ko legal cases ki wajah se nahi toda gaya. MLA ne ek week mein relocation ka promise kiya. Alag se, gaon walon ne pedon ke girne ka virodh kiya, jisse hungama hua.
Jan 14 (11:37) Major Ticket Checking Drive in Asansol Rail Division Yields ₹1.5 Lakh Fine
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Jan 14 2025 (11:37)
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विशेष टिकट चेकिंग अभियान में 1.50 लाख की वसूली

On Tuesday, an intensive ticket checking drive was conducted in various passenger trains of the Asansol Rail Division, led by ACM Bipresh Kumar Chaudhary. The drive resulted in the collection of a fine of ₹1.50 lakh from passengers traveling without tickets or violating railway acts. The ACM emphasized the drive's...
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aim to reduce ticketless travel, strictly enforce railway acts, and increase railway revenue. Railway officials, RPF, and GRP personnel participated in the operation, which caused a stir among passengers.

Mangalwaar ko, Asansol Rail Mandal ke ACM Bipresh Kumar Chaudhary ke netritva mein, various passenger trains mein ek special ticket checking campaign chalaaya gaya. Bina ticket travel karne wale passengers aur railway act violations ke liye, lagभग ₹1.50 lakh ka fine vasoola gaya. ACM ne bataya ki yeh campaign ticketless...
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travel kam karne, railway act strictly follow karwane, aur railway revenue badhane ke liye tha. Logon se valid ticket lekar travel karne aur railway act ka palan karne ka request kiya gaya. Is special ticket check campaign se logon mein hadkamp macha.
Jan 13 (18:56) Train Services Disrupted in Tatanagar due to Line Block
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Jan 13 2025 (21:29)
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झारखंड-बंगाल की लोकल ट्रेनों का परिचालन 18 तक प्रभावित

Due to a line block in the Adra division, train operations from Tatanagar to Hatia, Dhanbad, and Asansol will be affected from January 13 to 18. Several trains will be rerouted, and some will be canceled. Specific changes include: Ranchi-Howrah Intercity Express (Jan 16) and Tatanagar-Hatia Express (Jan 17)...
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will be rerouted. Asansol MEMU (Jan 13, 16, 18) and Dhanbad-Swarnrekha Express (Jan 12, 13, 15, 16) will not go to Tatanagar. Asansol and Dhanbad trains will terminate at Adra and Purulia. Ranchi Intercity Express will run via Rajabera-Midnapore. Tatanagar-Hatia and Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express are canceled until Jan 16. Tatanagar-Barkakana Passenger (Jan 15), Jhargram-Purulia MEMU (Jan 13, 15, 16), and Tatanagar-Asansol MEMU (Jan 15) are also canceled.

Adra division mein line block ki wajah se, Tatanagar se Hatia, Dhanbad aur Asansol ki trains ka chalana 13 se 18 January tak affect hoga. Kai trains ko new route se chalaya jayega aur kuch trains cancel kar di gayi hain. Kuch specific changes yeh hain: Ranchi-Howrah Intercity Express...
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(16 January) aur Tatanagar-Hatia Express (17 January) ko new route se chalaya jayega. Asansol MEMU (13, 16, 18 January) aur Dhanbad-Swarnrekha Express (12, 13, 15, 16 January) Tatanagar nahin aayegi. Asansol aur Dhanbad ki trains Adra aur Purulia station tak hi chalegi. Ranchi Intercity Express Rajabera-Midnapore se upar niche chalegi. Tatanagar-Hatia aur Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express 16 January tak cancel hain. Tatanagar-Barkakana Passenger (15 January), Jhargram-Purulia MEMU (13, 15, 16 January), aur Tatanagar-Asansol MEMU (15 January) bhi cancel hain.
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