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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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