Division is serving six major
district of state, (West Bengal ), this covers the geographical landmarks
between river Hooghly on the west, Bangladesh on the north and eastern sides
and the sunderbans on the southern flanks. Division is divided into three
geographical zones i.e. north and main, central and south. It extends in
boundary in north upto Lalgola having wings from intermediate junction stations
upto Santipur, Gede, Kalyani Simanta and in the east Bangoan and Hansnabad. In
the south zones extends upto Canning, Namkhana, Diamondharbour and Budge Budge.
In west zone upto Bally Halt. Circular rly.
Starts from Dum Dum Jn. To Ballygunge via Princep Ghat and Majerhat. One
elivitated new connectivity has been made from Cantonment Stn. To N.S.C.Bose
Airport which is an unique feature in Indian Railway. Division deals with
international traffic of Bangla Desh through Gede and Petrapole. Division
achieved new mega coaching terminal at Chitpur named as Kolkata Terminal. Total
route Kilometre of division is 722 Kilometre with 104 Block stations, 48 Flag
stations, 51 Passengers Halt and 5 Block cabins.
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