Panskura railway station
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| Panskura Kolkata Suburban Railway station | |
|---|---|
| Station statistics | |
| Address |
Panskura Station Road, Panskura, India |
| Coordinates | 22°23′34″N 87°44′30″E / 22.3929°N 87.7416°ECoordinates: 22°23′34″N 87°44′30″E / 22.3929°N 87.7416°E |
| Elevation | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Line(s) | Howrah-Kharagpur line |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Platforms | 6 |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes |
| Baggage check | No |
| Other information | |
| Opened | 1900 |
| Electrified | 1967-69 |
| Station code | PKU |
| Division(s) | Kharagpur |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Eastern Railway |
| Station status | Functioning |
| Formerly | Bengal Nagpur Railway |
| Location | |
  Location of Panskura railway station in West Bengal
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Panskura is a railway junction station on the Howrah-Kharagpur line and is located in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves Panskura .
History
The Howrah-Kharagpur line was opened in 1900.[1]
The Panskura-Durgachak line was opened in 1968, at a time when Haldia Port was being constructed. It was subsequently extended to Haldia.[1][2]
Electrification
The Howrah-Kharagpur line was electrified in 1967-69. The Panskura-Haldia line was electrified in 1974-76.[3]
Car shed
There is a car shed of South Eastern Railway at Panskura.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Major events in formation of S.E.Railway". South Eastern Railway. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Haldia". Indian Railways. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- ↑ "Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
External links
| Preceding station | Indian Railway | Following station | ||
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Khirai |
South Eastern Railway zone Howrah-Kharagpur line |
Narayan Pukuria Narail |
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| Terminus | South Eastern Railway zone Panskura-Haldia branch line |
Raghunathbari |
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