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Ramrajatala railway station

Coordinates: 22°35′22″N 88°17′48″E / 22.589382°N 88.296752°E / 22.589382; 88.296752
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Ramrajatala
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Ramrajatala railway station
General information
LocationRamrajatala, Howrah, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°35′22″N 88°17′48″E / 22.589382°N 88.296752°E / 22.589382; 88.296752
Elevation7 metres (23 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Howrah–Kharagpur line
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeRMJ
Fare zoneSouth Eastern Railway
History
Opened1900
Electrified1967–69
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Santragachi
towards Midnapore
South Eastern Line Dasnagar
Location
Ramrajatala is located in Kolkata
Ramrajatala
Ramrajatala
Location in Kolkata
Ramrajatala is located in West Bengal
Ramrajatala
Ramrajatala
Location in West Bengal

The Ramrajatala railway station in the Indian state of West Bengal, serves Ramrajatala, in Howrah, West Bengal. It is on the Howrah–Kharagpur line. It is 6 km (4 mi) from Howrah station.[5]

History

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was opened in 1900. There is very important railway station but a large number of people work from nearby villages and towns through the station.[6]

Tracks

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Howrah–Santragachi stretch has four tracks. Howrah–Kharagpur stretch has three tracks.[7]

Electrification

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was electrified in 1967–69.[8]

References

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