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	Vessel stuck under Howrah Bridge
		A large empty barge plying on the Ganges got stuck under the Howrah Bridge and brought traffic in western parts of Kolkata to a complete halt on Friday.
		The freak accident involving one of the world busiest bridges that connects Kolkata with the Howrah railway station occurred after the barge was caught in a sudden high tide.
		British colonialists built the Howrah Bridge, considered an achievement of nineteenth century bridge engineering and technology, in 1874.
	in.rediff.com /news/2005/jun/24ship.htm (249 words)

	Howrah Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Howrah Bridge, also known as the Rabindra Setu, is a bridge over the Hoogli River in West Bengal, India.
		The bridge is said to be the busiest in the world.
		The bridge was built between 1937 and 1943 to replace a bridge from 1874, and is said to be the busiest bridge in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Howrah_Bridge (201 words)

	Howrah, India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Today, Howrah is famous for Howrah Station, the terminus for trains to all parts of India and the traffic jams across the Howrah Bridge encountered enroute to catching the trains.
		One of the attractions in Howrah is Belur Math.
		At Howrah do visit the village of Gadiara, which is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the Rupnarayan and the Hoogli rivers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Howrah (1301 words)

	Cantilever bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A cantilever bridge is a bridge built using cantilevers: structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end.
		The steel truss cantilever bridge was a major engineering breakthrough when first put into practice, as it can span distances of over 1500 feet without slumping, and can be more easily constructed at difficult crossings by virtue of using little or no falsework.
		Thus, in a bridge built on two foundation piers, there are four cantilever arms: two which span the obstacle, and two anchor arms which extend away from the obstacle.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cantilever_bridge (660 words)

	Bridge (structure) - MSN Encarta
		Stone arch construction remained the premier bridge design until the introduction of the steam locomotive in the early 19th century.
		A beam bridge consists of a rigid horizontal member called a beam that is supported at both ends, either by a natural land structure, such as the banks of a river, or by vertical posts called piers.
		The Hāora (Howrah) Bridge in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India, was opened in 1943, with a main span of 457 m (1,500 ft).
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761561057 (885 words)

	Howrah Bridge- calcutta
		Howrah Bridge is a suspended bridge on pillars.
		The bridge though very old is still holding good to reduce the traffic across the river.This Engineering marvel has been the firmest symbol of Calcutta.
		This bridge is supposed to reduce the traffic on the old Howrah Bridge.
	www.calcutta-hotels.com /howrah.htm (118 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Howrah Bridge is India’s biggest, world’s busiest, and longest single span and the third longest cantilever bridge in the world.
		The New Howrah Bridge, a fine cantilever, was built during the second World War, the forth cantilever bridge in the world, and a great legacy left to Indian by British engineers.
		The main bridge connecting the Kolkata and Howrah approaches is three span double plane cable stayed bridge of 822.96 (2,699.3 ft) in length and is the longest of its kind in Asia.
	kolkata.wb.nic.in /howrahbridge/Hosanna.htm (1950 words)

	Howrah
		Howrah is an industrial city on the left bank of river Hooghly and is Calcutta's twin city.
		By Road: Howrah is connected by national highways to the rest of the country.
		By Rail: Howrah is one of the most important railway stations to the country with hundreds of trains connecting it to all parts of the country.
	www.wb.nic.in /westbg/howrah.html (209 words)

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		Howrah serves as a major rail and road transportation hub for the Kolkata metropolitan region.
		The Howrah Railway Station is one of the largest in the world with rail connections to all major Indian cities and towns.
		Howrah Station also serves as an important terminus for the suburban railway services of the Eastern and the South Eastern Railway.
	www.howrah.org (512 words)

	Howrah tour,west Bengal,howrah bridge,tourist attraction,howrah travel,tourism in howrah,tourist ...
		The Howrah district is situated on the western bank of the Hoogly River.
		At Howrah do visit the village of Gadiara, which is the point of convergence of the Damodar, the Rupnarayan and the Hooghly rivers.
		The renowned Howrah Bridge is often referred to as the Rabindra Setu.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/howrah.html (529 words)

	About Howrah - West Bengal
		With a population of 1,008,704 (2001 census) it is the second largest city of West Bengal and functions as the headquarters of the Howrah district.
		Howrah serves as a major rail and road transportation hub for the Kolkata metropolitan region.
		The Howrah Railway Station is one of the largest in the world with rail connections to all major Indian cities and towns.
	www.alokemajumder.com /howrah.htm (456 words)

	Howrah Bridge, Howrah Bridge of calcutta, mouements of calcutta, sightseeing of calcutta, famous tourist place of ...
		It is one of three bridges on the river Hooghly and is the most famous symbol of not only Kolkata but also West Bengal.
		There was considerable opposition to construction of a bridge due to fears that it would affect the river currents and cause silting problems.
		The cantilevered bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu, is similar in size to the Sydney Harbour Bridge but carries a flow of traffic which Sydney could never dream of.It is the busiest bridge in the world.
	www.calcutta-hotels-india.com /howrah-bridge-calcutta.htm (230 words)

	Vessel stuck under Howrah Bridge
		A large empty barge plying on the Ganges got stuck under the Howrah Bridge and brought traffic in western parts of Kolkata to a complete halt on Friday.
		The freak accident involving one of the world busiest bridges that connects Kolkata with the Howrah railway station occurred after the barge was caught in a sudden high tide.
		The sight of a ship caught under a bridge brought thousands of curious onlookers who jammed the Howrah Bridge, also known as a Rabindra Setu.
	www.rediff.com /news/2005/jun/24ship.htm (249 words)

	Howrah Bridge Kolkata - India Howrah Bridge History - Rabindra Setu Kolkata - My CityPedia
		Popularly known as the Rabindra Setu, Howrah Bridge is an engineering marvel and is counted amongst the busiest cantilever bridge in the World.
		The bridge connects Kolkata and Howrah and is the lifeline of the city.
		From 19th August, 1879, the bridge was illuminated by fixing electric poles at the centre.
	www.kolkata-india.com /travel/howrahbridge.html (497 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Frontpage
		Calcutta, Feb. 25: Come September and the Howrah Bridge will sparkle like a jewelled tiara every night, joining the ranks of the Tower Bridge of London and the Sydney Harbour Bridge as an illuminated bridge.
		In the energy-saving mode, both the pylons, the sidewalks and the outer structures will be lit up, displaying the profile of the bridge.
		The port trust is also considering a light-and-sound show, describing the course of the Hooghly and the history of the bridge as well as the cities of Calcutta and Howrah.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1060226/asp/frontpage/story_5897988.asp (428 words)

	Howrah's first: Ship stuck under- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		KOLKATA: In an unprecedented incident, a private cargo vessel trying to pass under the busy Rabindra Setu better known as the Howrah Bridge during high tide was stuck underneath for three hours leading to suspension of traffic and massive traffic snarls in the central business district.
		Howarh Bridge is the third largest cantilever in the world, connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah.
		The incident, unheard since the Howrah bridge opened in 1943, raised safety concerns prompting the police to stop vehicular traffic from Kolkata and Howrah over the bridge from 3:00 pm causing traffic jams.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1151756.cms (350 words)

	The Tribune - Windows - Did you know...
		The highest bridge in the world can be found in the the Ladakh valley between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains.
		The longest bridge in the world is the Pontchartrain bridge in New Orleans, USA, with a total length of 386 km.
		The world's largest natural bridge is the Rainbow Bridge, tucked away among the rugged, isolated canyons at the base of Navajo Mountain, Utah, USA.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030830/windows/did.htm (272 words)

	Howrah Bridge Tour in India,Hawrah Bridge Tour in Calcutta,Hawrah Bridge Tour in West Bengal,Tour to Howrah Bridge ...
		The 270 ft high and 1528 ft long bridge was completed in 1874, becoming the biggest floating structure of India.
		A steamer, collided with the bridge and damaged three pontoons, amounting to total destruction of 200 ft of the massive structure.
		A new bridge, alongside the old bridge, got constructed to reduce the traffic load on the older one.
	www.rrindia.com /west-bengal/howrah-bridge.html (467 words)

	Bharat Bhari Udyog Nigam Limited
		The Howrah Bridge is the first cantilever suspension bridge of its type.
		Constructed in 1941 over the river Hooghly, the bridge joins the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata (Calcutta).
		Construction of the bridge involved 26,000 MT of steel work with Monolith piers having a Central Span of 1,500 feet with approximate truss height of 300 feet.
	www.bbunl.com /bridge_howrah.html (74 words)

	Bridge Engineers, Steel Structural, Bridges, Refinery Piping, Railway Guage, Civil Construction, Building Foundations, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		To come later was the famous Howrah Bridge in Calcutta over the river Hooghly built between 1935-1941 by BBJ Constuction Co. Ltd.
		The onward march began in 1941 with the marvel that is Howrah Bridge, later, named Rabindra Setu.
		The Ganga Bridge at Mokameh, Yamuna Bridge at Delhi, Godavari Bridge at Rajamundry, Krishna Bridge at Vijawada, Brahmaputra Bridge at Pandu are some of the very well known achievements of this company.
	www.bbjconst.com (391 words)

	Traffic on Howrah bridge to be scanned
		As an unprecedented security cover envelops Bengal for tomorrow's second phase polls, vehicles crossing the famous Howrah bridge are likely to come under the scanner for the next 24 hours.
		About 100,000 vehicles and two million people cross the bridge --one of the busiest in the world-- that runs over the Hooghly river connecting the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata.
		However, stress would be more on keeping a strict vigil on the Howrah bridge because of the massive flow of vehicles running to and from Howrah everyday, the sources said.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20060421/312687.html (183 words)

	City Sightseeing of Kolkata, Car Rental in Kolkata, Taxi Hire in Kolkata (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The bridge connects the twin cities of Calcutta and Howrah.
		Unfortunately it is not making the big difference that was envisaged, as the approaches are too narrow to to handle the amount of traffic that use bridge, and plans for widening the road are slow in implementation.
		The Palm House in the centre of gardens is also well worth a visit.The gardens are over the Howrah Bridge, 19Km by bus from Chowringhee.
	www.hotels-hyatt.com /kolkata.html (1527 words)

	Kolkata: Now and Then: The Howrah Bridge or the Rabindra Setu
		Today the Howrah Bridge, renamed Rabindra Setu, is still the main thoroughfare for vehicles crossing over to the twin city of Howrah and other destinations across the country.
		It is to be noted that although the second bridge is fully open to traffic now, most people prefer to drive across the Howrah Bridge because Howrah station is practically just at the other end of the bridge.
		Moreover, the roads connecting the railway station to the new bridge is not at all suited for speedy communication.
	www.kolkatainformation.com /calhert/howrah_bridge.htm (361 words)

	Highest bridges
		The World's busiest bridge is the Howrah bridge across the river Hooghly in Calcutta.
		The largest bridge in the world is the 13,27 km (8,25 miles) long Trans Bay Bridge which links San Francisco to Oakland.
		The longest bridge in the world is the Pontchartrain bridge in New Orleans, USA with a total length of 38,6 km (24 miles).
	www.didyouknow.cd /bridges.htm (348 words)

	Kolkata city of West Bengal - India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Founded by Swami Vivekananda, the world famous yogi and disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, it is the Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission and is 6.4 kms from Howrah Station on the banks of the River Hooghly.
		The Howrah Bridge extending across the Hooghly river catches the eyes of every visitor as soon as he steps into the city of Kolkata.
		Howrah and Sealdah, two main railway stations are there in Kolkata.
	www.bharatheritage.in /west-bengal/kolkata.htm (1146 words)

	Fool-Proof System Soon to Protect Howrah Bridge
		Calcutta Port Trust (CPT), which is responsible for the maintenance of the picturesque bridge on the River Hooghly, has sounded other regulatory authorities to prevent a repetition of the shocking accident involving a small cargo ship, MV Moni, which hit and got stuck in the underbelly of the landmark bridge when the tide was high.
		“Howrah Bridge is a heritage property and its protection is the responsibility of all,” CPT chairman, A.K. Chanda, said yesterday.
		Even as thousands of onlookers gathered to gape at the MV Moni’s mast stuck in the bridge, police stopped all traffic on the bridge and brought in workers with heavy cutting equipment.
	www.arabnews.com /?page=4§ion=0&article=66048&d=28&m=6&y=2005 (401 words)

	Historic Bridges - Film Essay 13
		Bridges in Film Chart showing movie title, bridge name, director, country, and year.
		The camera includes the bridge in a panoramic view of an entire city or area but doesn’t move in closer to examine any stories particularly related to that bridge.
		Shots of fighter jets flying under the Golden Gate Bridge serve the same purpose while adding to the tension and demonstrating the skills of the pilots.
	www.historicbridgefoundation.com /ipages/film/13essay.html (336 words)

	Heritage architecture of Kolkata, Victoria Memorial, Writers' Building, Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		It is the world's third longest cantilever bridge, supported by two piers 270 feet high from the road level.
		The span of the bridge between the piers is 1,500 feet while the total distance between the two sheet anchors is 2,115 ft. There are eight vehicular ways and two footpaths on the 71 feet wide bridge.
		Better known as the second Hooghly Bridge, was built to reduce the pressure of the Howrah bridge.
	www.t2india.com /calcutta-heritage.php (1020 words)

	Highways and Railway Infrastructure ::: STUP Consultants P. Ltd ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Given the restraints of working with limited funds and space, one of the primary objectives was to ensure an alignment that would permit a smooth drive at 60 km /h and at the same time provide the required sight distance.
		The approaches of this bridge pass through congested areas at the Howrah end and connect major arterials and intersections at the Calcutta end.
		This curved twin bridge of 1000m radius in plan, each of width 11m, is 135m long.
	www.stupworld.com /H&R.htm (634 words)

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