Bishnupur railway station
Bishnupur station | ||||||||||||||||
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| Indian Railways railway station | ||||||||||||||||
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| Location | National Highway 14, Bishnupur District Town, District:Bishnupur West Bengal India | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 23°03′54″N 87°18′05″E / 23.0651°N 87.3013°E | |||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 75 metres (246 ft) | |||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | |||||||||||||||
| Operated by | South Eastern Railway | |||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line Maynapur– Bishnupur branch line | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 7 | |||||||||||||||
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| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) | |||||||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| Accessible | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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| Status | NSG4 Category Station (based on tourist importance) | |||||||||||||||
| Station code | VSU | |||||||||||||||
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| Electrified | 1997–98 | |||||||||||||||
| Previous names | Bengal Nagpur Railway | |||||||||||||||
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Bishnupur is a normal station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Maynapur- Bishnupur . It is located in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the temple town of Bishnupur and surrounding areas.
History
[edit]The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901.[1] The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04.[2] Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20 August 1903. Maa Sharda while going to Calcutta boarded a train from here. Also, there is a statue of her under the tree where she used to sit. The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the Seoraphuli Jn. –Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the Railway Budget for 2009–10.[3] Part of the line is under construction.
Trains
[edit]Bishnupur Junction (South Eastern Railway) serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting the temple town of Bishnupur with various destinations across West Bengal and India. Major trains operating at this junction include:
- Aranyak Express
- Rupashi Bangla SF Express
- Purulia - Howrah SF Express
- Haldia - Asansol SF
- Digha - Asansol
- Howrah - Adra Rani Shiromoni Exp
- Puri - Kamakhya
Additionally, a variety of other express and passenger (and goods-carrying) trains operate at Bishnupur Junction, connecting the town to various destinations across the country.
- Adra - Bishnupur
- Kharagpur - Adra
- Garhbeta - Adra
- Kharagpur - Ranchi
- Bishnupur - Dhanbad
- Kharagpur - NSC Bose J Gomo
As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.
Electrification
[edit]The Adra–Bheduasol sector was electrified in 1997–98, and the Bheduasol-Salboni sector in 1998–99.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern India". Rail India. Archived from the original on 16 March 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ "388 Bankura District". Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 6. Electronic Library. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ "Mamata's Gift to Bengal". Express News Service. 4 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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