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Canning railway station (India)

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Canning railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway Station on the Canning Branch line. It is under the jurisdiction of the Sealdah railway division in the Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It serves the local area of Canning in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1][2]

Coordinates22.313734°N 88.668119°E / 22.313734; 88.668119
Elevation6 metres (20 ft)
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Canning
Canning Railway Station
General information
LocationCanning, Matla, Canning I, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22.313734°N 88.668119°E / 22.313734; 88.668119
Elevation6 metres (20 ft)
System Kolkata Suburban Railway Station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
LineCanning Branch line
Platforms3
Tracks3
Construction
Structure type
Standard (on-ground station)
ParkingNot Available
Cycle facilities
Not Available
AccessibleNot Available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeCG
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1862; 164 years ago (1862)
Electrified1965–66
Former namesEastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Terminus Sealdah South Matla Halt
towards Sealdah
Location
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History

In 1862, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Sonarpur Junction to Canning.[3]

Electrification

Electrification from Sonarpur Junction to Canning was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.[4]

Station complex

The platform is well sheltered. The station has many facilities, including water and sanitation, and there is an approach road.[5]

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