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Sodepur station

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M9XJ+VW7, Sodepur Station Rd, Indira Nagar Block 3, Amarabati, Sodepur, Khardaha, West Bengal 700110, India

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+91 1800 11 1321

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4.20 (7.1K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Ankit S. 10 months ago on Google
    Sodepur Station, located in the northern suburbs of Kolkata, West Bengal, is a significant railway station serving both local commuters and long-distance travelers. While it may not boast the grandeur of larger and more prominent railway stations, Sodepur Station serves its purpose efficiently and provides a convenient transportation hub for the surrounding area. One of the notable aspects of Sodepur Station is its strategic location. Situated on the busy Kolkata Suburban Railway line, it serves as a crucial stop for those commuting to and from Kolkata. The station connects various suburban areas and neighborhoods, facilitating easy and affordable transportation for daily commuters. The station's infrastructure is simple and functional, with multiple platforms and well-maintained tracks. The station premises are relatively clean and tidy, reflecting a sense of orderliness. Although it may lack extravagant amenities or architectural splendor, Sodepur Station fulfills its primary role of ensuring smooth train operations and facilitating safe passenger transit. In terms of passenger facilities, the station offers basic amenities such as waiting areas, ticket counters, and public restrooms. There are also a few small shops and food stalls nearby, providing passengers with essential refreshments and snacks. While the options may be limited, they cater to the immediate needs of travelers. Another aspect worth mentioning is the station staff and their professionalism. The employees at Sodepur Station are generally helpful and courteous, ensuring a pleasant experience for passengers. They assist with ticketing, provide information, and maintain a safe and orderly environment. One drawback of Sodepur Station is its limited connectivity to major long-distance destinations. As a predominantly suburban station, it primarily caters to local and regional train services. Therefore, passengers seeking to travel to distant cities may need to consider alternate transportation options or make additional connections at larger railway junctions. Overall, Sodepur Station serves as an essential transportation hub, enabling smooth commuting for local residents and connecting nearby areas to the wider rail network. While it may lack the opulence of larger stations, it fulfills its purpose of facilitating efficient train operations and ensuring a satisfactory travel experience.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abhirup S. 2 years ago on Google
    Busy station in the sealda section.hawkers are almost everywhere..the interesting thing is that,just outside the station,the whole main market is there..you can buy clothes,vegetables,fruits,utensils almost everything at a reasonable price
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shuvo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place.In this station you can find lot of Shop. The station have nice announcement system
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rahul M. 9 months ago on Google
    It is a small station. All locan and some express and some galloping train stops here. There are many food stalls.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SATBIR 10 months ago on Google
    Sodepur railway station is a very important station on the sealdah main line. The station has 4 platforms. There is a ticket counter on platform 1 and another counter situated outside platform 4. Nearly situated Guru nanak institute of technology college which is very good for engineering and this railway track is the fastest way to reach there from sealdah Thanks and regards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dipan S. 6 months ago on Google
    Sodepur Railway station is important 1. 4 platform are there 2. This station has Subway facility 3. Ticket counter is also available 4. From here anyone can go to Konnagar through panihati ferry service 5. There are so many food shops are on the platform & decorated fish shop is also available platform no 1. 6. This is main line railway service station 7. People can go to sealdah & Krishnagar from this station & etc. 8. Security is available 9. Public toilet available 10. Moderate clean area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priyabrata B. 5 months ago on Google
    Sodepur Railway Station, situated in the town of Sodepur within the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India, plays a pivotal role in the Kolkata Suburban Railway network. This station primarily caters to the transportation needs of the local populace in and around Sodepur. While it serves as a critical transit point, offering facilities like water and sanitation to commuters, it has some limitations that are important to note. One such limitation is the lack of adequate shelter on the platform, which can inconvenience passengers during inclement weather conditions. Despite this drawback, the station's strategic location along BT Road (Barrackpore Trunk Road) ensures that it remains well-connected to the broader road network, facilitating easy access for travelers. However, it's worth mentioning that there might be challenges related to the approach road to the station. The absence of a well-defined or properly maintained approach road can pose difficulties for passengers trying to reach the station, affecting overall accessibility and convenience. It's important to be aware that my knowledge is based on information available up to January 2022, and there may have been developments or changes in the station's infrastructure or facilities since then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Somnath Pal Das (. 1 year ago on Google
    Very popular, very well known, very very busy station... Connecting many places with rail... Good place for Railfanning too... Looks make over has been done... Though the tiles placed in platform 4 is not well fitted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 partha k. 2 years ago on Google
    This Sodepur station like Belgharia, Bidhan Nagar, Khardah railway station of Eastern Railway main section are the most crowded stations for the last three decades but unfortunately these stations are the most under developed till date. Minimum amenities like clean water clean urinal or toilet or in and out passages , no of ticket counters is not sufficient in terms of use. All ATVM machines are always out of service. Most of the time train announcement started after the departure of the train. No may I help you Booth I noticed. GRP staffs are like sehdule 1 or endengered spicies. They can marely visible in round the clock. Station cleanliness is a big challenge for both railway and commuters. Train display board is out of service for the last two years. No future planning for subbarbon rail system seen this year budget. Hawker Raj is the main problem. They occupied all the public place in the station area. People should protest for these cause to solve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 IRF SUBHAJIT S. 2 years ago on Google
    For Trains Spoting/ Railfanning, Sodepur Station Has Tremendous Track Sounds in UP Main Line !! Sealdah Naihati Mainline's Express Trains Actions Originally Starts From Here. Now Sodepur has no TSR in UP & DN Main Line. The rest depends on the signal. Sodepur is One of the most busiest railway station in Sealdah Naihati Stretch. Thank You.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ADITI D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very crowded station ... But i like it... very conjusted area ...... Must visit ... not a special station. But simpel. Not a beautiful station but almost average. Simpel but i like...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Antim B. 4 months ago on Google
    Sodepur station is transformed into something better than before. Previously it was not clean, no proper shade, no subway and due that there were multiple accidents happened. But now it is clean, proper shade provided and subway is built instead of overhead bridge. It's good!

  • 4/5 sujit d. 5 months ago on Google
    Its a good, clean station in sealdah main line. Subways are also good and clean. Lots of transportation are here outside the station.

  • 2/5 dipzax A. 4 months ago on Google
    As it is. The subways are so stinky and smelly. A universal place for paupers. The platforms though have dustbins people are happily throwing garbage on the track or the place where standing. The awareness of cleaning is lacking. The queue during peek hours of ticket booking is very long and seldom all the ticket counters are found functioning in full capacity. It needs a lot of human resources to fulfill the needs of passengers as well.

  • 3/5 Soham C. 8 months ago on Google
    I've been visiting sodepur for the past 6 years. A lot of thing has improved but still the lack of cleanliness can be seen all over the station premises.

  • 4/5 Swaraj B. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the busiest rail station located after dumdum junction and barrackpore. A railway flyover bridge is the most relaxing part of this area to eliminate the huge jam of cars, and a subway to secure the huge crowd, but absence of an escalated subway at such a crowded station is goosebumps especially for the aged passengers. Security and cleanliness at this station a big concern to me. The whole station premises lack a single railway police, the whole station premises is very dirty and unpleasant. But having two ticket counters and fully shaded platforms definitely comes with comfort for the daily passengers.

  • 4/5 Nilima B. 6 months ago on Google
    Well after Dumdum, I would like to say it is the most important or crowded station because Sodepur offers a range of services and amenities other nearby areas do not offer and it is affordable. But more improvement is required as the space of the underground bridge is quite small. More security is needed, particularly on the 4 no. Platform to ensure the safety of people both at night and day. Cleanliness is another thing that they need to consider but overall the experience is good. Access to tickets are quite good with the presence of multiple ticket counters and automated ticket collection machines. So enjoy visiting Sodepur. Happy Journey

  • 4/5 Sukamal Datta B. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice Station but need more place in platform and underpass.

  • 5/5 Dr.Nirmal R. 10 months ago on Google
    Sodpur is a very beautiful place. Very populated area. Everything is here, schools, colleges, gold shops, food shops, everything. Sodpur is everyone's favorite place.

  • 3/5 Amit C. 7 months ago on Google
    Resently this station is good.subway for pasenger. Actident zone is closed.But 4no platform after 3p.m. to midnight some outsider cycling in platform this sequence the passenger is not comfortable.

  • 2/5 SON OF G. 1 year ago on Google
    There are garbages in evry place but less crowded area . Small place, no seat or chairs available in platform no 1

  • 4/5 Supratim D. 10 months ago on Google
    Sodepur station is relatively better than some of the other stations in the area. The facilities are decent and somewhat modern. The waiting areas are not so clean and comfortable, and the washrooms are not well-maintained. The station also has some shops and food stalls that offer a variety of options. However, during peak hours, the station can get crowded, and finding a seat can be a challenge. Overall, Sodepur station provides a relatively decent experience for passengers.

  • 3/5 BIMAN R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is 2nd most crowded railway station in North Suburban. Platform shades are all along for passenger comfort. Eastern exits are crowded always. In recent days Sodepur railway station is clean.

  • 5/5 Amitabha Roy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful neat and clean. Variety food stall available in platform number 1,2,3,4. U can taste Mutton Ghugni in platform no1, tea stall in middle of the station stall r popular in taste

  • 5/5 Ritabrata B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a fine place... Very busy all the time as people from various places visit here as it's a hub of many vital locations... And also near to many well known cities, sites, etc..

  • 2/5 Lyrics & F. 2 years ago on Google
    Most busiest station of sealdah main line. Subway is available for crossing the rail line. It's also a drawback for some people specially elderly people who has trouble in stairway. For crossing line there is no other alternative. Before there was a path, I think railway should consider and open some barricades for the people who faces trouble in using the subway.

  • 3/5 Soham B. 1 year ago on Google
    One important train station on Khardaha - Barrackpore line. Underpass connects the different platforms. Transport connection from BT Road by auto rickshaw

  • 3/5 Tanmoy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Not so good experience at the station. There's underpass and footbridge, also ticket counters' staffs are mannered. So, that's a good point. But, main problems are beggars and stray dogs. They occupied a part of the stations also platforms are not so cleaned. I went there to visit Guru Nanak Institute of Technology (GNIT).

  • 5/5 Avijeet B. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect stop to shop and eat. You can find each and every shop and all the famous resturants here almost.

  • 4/5 Trisha C. 1 year ago on Google
    You'll get so many shops nearby to eat and sip. Cafes and restaurants are also nearby this station. But most of the time Sodepur station is hugely crowded and on this station, at least 50% of the people hop on or get down of the train so please beware of the crowd.

  • 5/5 Subro S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a compact experience you can get food to drinks anything from hot to cold food and almost every kind of fruit and it would be a rollercoaster ride to get in and out of the train as it's pretty busy all the time mainly in office hours

  • 3/5 Saharsh J. 1 year ago on Google
    Cleanliness 2.5/5 Congestion level 3.5/5 Staff availablity 4/5 Ticket vending machine is also available Underpass is available. The Station fairly serves the passengers as far as the local commutation is concerned. Significant chunk of passengers use the station for daily traveling.

  • 5/5 LOHITANSHU M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to hangout with friends.. But beware of police in civil dress.... Few days back my own college senior was caught smoking bidi in the platform and was asked to smoke outside the premises..... Except for all this minor casualties, its an amazing place to chill out ...... And as a bonus u can also catch trains from here ..

  • 5/5 Nivedita P. 1 year ago on Google
    Crowdy . Underpass is a good recent development. Need some plants for beautification and environmental point of view.Recently underpass walls have beendecorated with small coloured gass pieces. Good lighting all around.

  • 5/5 sridipa t. 1 year ago on Google
    This railway station is one of the most significant railway station in Sealdah main line. Sealdah railway station is 20 minutes away from this station through train. During office hours the station remains extremely crowded. Many people catch their train to Kolkata or Bidhan Nagar from here. The railway station is quite clean.

  • 2/5 dayal B. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a maze through which you have to find a way to the station , harrowing experience one with knee pain must undergo in order to reach the platforms. One can't get easy access to the station by autos or totos to and fro.

  • 5/5 Parthajit D. 1 year ago on Google
    Sodepur railway station is a very important station on the sealdah main line. The station has 4 platforms. There is a ticket counter on platform 1 and another counter situated outside platform 4. There is a rickshaw stand outside platform 1 along with a cycle and bike stand. There is an auto stand outside platform 4 from where you can reach khardah, madhyamgram station and chowrasta and ghola. You can take suburban (local) trains from here towards Sealdah, Barrackpore, Dum Dum, Gede, Shantipur, Kalyani, Bardhamman, Krishnanagar, Lalgola, and Naihati among others. There are local markets and eating joints on either side of the station. You can find electric rickshaws to reach BT Road from the station. There is an auto stand outside platform 1 for Panihati Ferry Ghat.

  • 4/5 Digbijoy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Subway is really nice but the overbridge is really questionable to use as due to its fragile, shakes on walking over. The ticket counter and the subway are at the extreme end towards up line so you have to walk lot. Lastly vendors and sellers have occupied most of the places still manageable not a big problem compared to other platforms.

  • 5/5 Sandip M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice platform. This place is so amazing 🤩


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