KOLKATA, INDIA, August 18, 2003: Pilgrims and tourists alike now have a third option for transportation if they choose to visit Belur Math in West Bengal. On August 16 of this year, Rail Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a rail link service to the historic site where Sri Ramakrishna lived. Previously the article points out, “This architectural splendor of West Bengal was accessible directly by road transport or by ferry service from Kolkata.” Taking off from a location near Liluah station and terminating by the side of the Belar Scrapyard, the rail station is located close to the gates of the Math founded by Swami Vivekananda. Built by Eastern Railway, the rail service has a cream and saffron color scheme, runs six times each day, and the fare will be US 8 cents for each ride.
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