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Dasnagar railway station

Coordinates: 22°35′53″N 88°18′28″E / 22.598094°N 88.307762°E / 22.598094; 88.307762
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Dasnagar
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
General information
LocationDasnagar, Howrah, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°35′53″N 88°18′28″E / 22.598094°N 88.307762°E / 22.598094; 88.307762
Elevation7 metres (23 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways[1]
Line(s)Howrah–Kharagpur line
Platforms3
Construction
Structure typeElevated Railway Station
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
Station codeDSNR
Fare zoneSouth Eastern Railway
History
Opened1900
Electrified1967–69
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Ramrajatala
towards Midnapore
South Eastern Line Tikiapara
Location
Dasnagar is located in Kolkata
Dasnagar
Dasnagar
Location in Kolkata
Dasnagar is located in West Bengal
Dasnagar
Dasnagar
Location in West Bengal

The Dasnagar railway station in the Indian state of West Bengal, serves Dasnagar in Howrah. It is on the Howrah–Kharagpur line. It is 4 km (2 mi) from Howrah station.[6]

History

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was opened in 1900.[7]

Tracks

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The Howrah–Panskura stretch has three lines.[8]

Electrification

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was electrified in 1967–69.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "DSNR/Dasnagar". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ Google Maps
  3. ^ Kharagpur-Howrah Local 38606 Indiarailinfo
  4. ^ Howrah-Haldia Local 68689 ⇒ 38089 Indiarailinfo
  5. ^ Santragachi-Digha EMU 78001 ⇒ 68687 Indiarailinfo
  6. ^ Combined suburban Time Table – Eastern Railway, Metro Railway, South Eastern Railway
  7. ^ "Major events in formation of S.E.Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Howrah–Pune AC Duronto Express". India Rail Info. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  9. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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