Howrah railway station is the oldest railway station in city of Kolkata. It holds 23 platforms and it has the most astounding train-taking care of limit of any track station in India; and is one of the busiest line stations regarding traveler capacity for every day.Earlier the city came under the Bengali Kingdom from “Bhurshut” earlier in 1578 it was known as Buttor. The origin of the name Howrah came from the word Haor which indicates “Marsh”. The first passenger train was also initiated through Howrah to Hooghly. Luggage keeping facility is also available at station for visitors.

Tourist Places nearby Howrah Railway Station –

Howrah bridge, Belur Math, VidyasagarSetu, Santragachi Lake and Gadiara, these places will make you mesmerized and specially the Howrah Bridge which is built over Hooghly River and is one of the foremost landmark of the city. This bridge connects the two cities that is Howrah and Kolkata, the best time to catch the view of bridge is night as the complete bridge is light up.

Famous Cuisine at Howrah Railway Station –

The place is full of verities of foods and street foods; you will remain astonished by tasting the kitchen of Howrah or Kolkata.Some of the very famous and mouthwatering foods are Puchkas (golgappe), Jhalmuri, Kathi rolls,Telebhaja, Ghugni and Paprichaatthese amazing street foods will make you salivate. And yes when it comes about sweet dish how can someone resist himself from world famous “Rasogulla’s, MishtiDoi(sweet curd) and Sandesh”. Well talking about main cuisine fish curry and rice comes on top of the list.

Food availability nearby Howrah Railway Station –

Huge numbers of food outlets are present outside the station from where you can choose your favorite meal from the menu and order online or through your smartphone. Whether it is Veg or Non Veg, snacks or Thali you enjoy your meal right from your seat.

Facilities on Howrah Railway Station –

The basic facilities like cloak room, waiting room, food outlets at station, resting room, taxi for anywhere in the city are available, for any query you can contact enquiry counter. It is one of the busiest stations so almost all the facility is available for visitors.

Interesting Fact about the Howrah City –

A very famous Banyan Tree which is known for largest shade or Canopy throughout the world is also planted here in Shibpur. Its engineering and Science colleges are also one of the oldest colleges in India, so the education center is also a great attraction for the students. Howrah is located at a very short distance from Kolkata, so it is developing rapidly but the city is very popular as Industrial hub. Not only industrial hub but also praised by the people for the art, culture and tradition that is followed by the people here. It comes under second largest and leading city of WB and local language is Bengali.

Trains Passing through Howrah Railway Station (HWH) –

Train No.	Train Name	Arr. Time	Dep. Time
2041	CSTM-HWH SF SPL	18:15	destination
2042	HWH-CSTM SF SPL	origin	18:30
2501	GHY NDLS SPECIA	origin	14:15