Palpara railway station

Railway station in West Bengal, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Palpara railway station is a railway station on the Sealdah–Ranaghat line. It serves the local areas of Palpara in the Nadia district of West Bengal.

LocationPalpara, Nadia, West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°03′38″N 88°31′16″E
Elevation14 metres (46 ft)
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Palpara
Palpara railway station
General information
LocationPalpara, Nadia, West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°03′38″N 88°31′16″E
Elevation14 metres (46 ft)
System Kolkata Suburban Railway station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
LineSealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Standard on ground station
ParkingNot available
Cycle facilities
Not available
AccessibleNot available
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codePXR
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1960; 66 years ago (1960)
Electrified1963–1965; 61 years ago (1965)
Former namesEastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Simurali
towards Sealdah
Eastern Line Chakdaha
Location
Palpara is located in West Bengal
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Palpara
Location within West Bengal
Palpara is located in India
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Location within India
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History

The Sealdah–Kusthia line of the Eastern Bengal Railway was opened to railway traffic in the year 1862.[1] Eastern Bengal Railway used to work only on the eastern side of the Hooghly River.[2]

Station complex

The platform is not at all sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. There is no proper approach road to this station.[3]

Electrification

The Sealdah–Ranaghat sector was electrified in 1963–65.[4]

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