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Shrirampur railway station

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Shrirampur railway station [6] (also known as Serampore railway station) is one of the busiest railway stations on the Howrah–Bardhaman main line located in the Hooghly district, of the Indian state of West Bengal. [citation needed] An at-grade station, it serves Serampore city.

LocationRoy M.C Lahiri Bahadur Street, Station Rd, Station Bazaar, Serampore, Hooghly district – 712201, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°45′15″N 88°20′19″E
Elevation17 metres (56 ft)
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Shrirampur station
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LocationRoy M.C Lahiri Bahadur Street, Station Rd, Station Bazaar, Serampore, Hooghly district – 712201, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°45′15″N 88°20′19″E
Elevation17 metres (56 ft)
System Kolkata Suburban Railway station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
LineHowrah–Bardhaman main line
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure type
At grade
ParkingYes
Cycle facilities
Yes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSRP[1]
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Howrah
History
Opened1854
Electrified1958
Former namesEast Indian Railway Company
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Rishra Eastern Line Seoraphuli Junction
Location
Shrirampur is located in West Bengal
Shrirampur
Shrirampur
Location within West Bengal
Shrirampur is located in India
Shrirampur
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Location within India
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History

The first train of the Eastern Railway started its journey from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. The train's first halt was Bally and its second was Serampore.

Electrification

Electrification of Howrah–Burdwan main line was completed with a 25 kV AC overhead system in 1958.[7]

Trains

The following Express/Superfast trains halt at Serampore railway station (SRP) in both directions:

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