Latehar railway station

Latehar railway station is a small railway station in Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its code is LTHR. It serves Latehar city. The station consists of two platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.^[1][2]

LocationNational Highway 39, Latehar, Jharkhand
India

Coordinates23.7253°N 84.4680°E / 23.7253; 84.4680

Elevation381 metres (1,250 ft)

SystemIndian Railways station

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Latehar railway station
General information
Location	National Highway 39, Latehar, Jharkhand India
Coordinates	23.7253°N 84.4680°E / 23.7253; 84.4680
Elevation	381 metres (1,250 ft)
System	Indian Railways station
Owned by	Indian Railways
Operated by	East Central Railway
Platforms	2
Tracks	4 (double electrified broad gauge)
Connections	Auto stand
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on-ground station)
Parking	No
Cycle facilities	No
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	LTHR
Zone(s)	East Central Railway
Division(s)	Dhanbad
History
Electrified	Yes
Location

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In June 2015, the Palamu Express was derailed near Latehar by a Maoist explosive attack. There were no casualties.^[3]