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Kotkapura Junction railway station

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Kotkapura Junction (station code: KKP) is a railway station located in Faridkot district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Kotkapura city. Kotkapura station falls under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]

LocationSH 16, Kotkapura, Faridkot, Punjab
India
Coordinates30°34′47″N 74°49′03″E
Elevation209 metres (686 ft)
SystemIndian Railway
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Kotkapura Junction
General information
LocationSH 16, Kotkapura, Faridkot, Punjab
India
Coordinates30°34′47″N 74°49′03″E
Elevation209 metres (686 ft)
SystemIndian Railway
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorNorthern Railway
LinesBathinda–Firozpur line
Fazilka–Kotkapura line
Platforms3
Tracks5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure type
Standard on ground
ParkingYes
Cycle facilities
No
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKKP
Division(s) Firozpur
Location
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The railway station

Kotkapura railway station is at an elevation of 209 metres (686 ft) and was assigned the code – KKP.[2] The station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge Bhatinda–Firozpur railway line. It is well connected to a number of major cities.[3][4][5]

Electrification

The electrification of the single-track BG Kotkapura–Fazilka line is in the pipeline.[6] The electrification of the single track, 87 km Bhatinda–Firozpur railway sector was sanctioned at a cost of Rs 223.93 crore in September, 2018. The completion of electrification is expected by March 2022.[7]

Amenities

Kotkapura railway station has 4 booking windows, and all basic amenities including an ATM. There are two foot over bridges connecting station with roads across railway tracks.[1][8]

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