Tarakeswar railway station

Tarakeswar
Kolkata Suburban Railway Station
Location State Highway 2, Tarakeswar, Distt. Hooghly, West Bengal
India
Coordinates 22°52′56″N 88°00′52″E / 22.8821°N 88.0145°E / 22.8821; 88.0145Coordinates: 22°52′56″N 88°00′52″E / 22.8821°N 88.0145°E / 22.8821; 88.0145
Elevation 13 metres (43 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Eastern Railway
Line(s) Howrah-Bardhaman main line
Sheoraphuli-Tarakeswar branch line
Platforms 3
Construction
Structure type Standard (on ground station)
Parking yes
Bicycle facilities Yes
Other information
Status Functioning
Station code TAK
Division(s) Howrah
History
Opened 1885
Electrified 1957-58
Previous names Tarkessur Railway Company
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railway   Following station
Loknath
Eastern Railway zone
Sheoraphuli-Tarakeswar branch line with extension to Bishnupur partly completed
Talpur
Location
Location of Tarakeswar railway station in West Bengal

Tarakeswar is a Kolkata Suburban Railway station on the Sheoraphuli-Tarakeswar branch line and is located in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves Tarakeswar and surrounding areas.

History

The broad gauge Sheoraphuli–Tarakeswar branch line was opened by the Tarkessur Railway Company on 1 January 1885 and was worked by East Indian Railway Company.[1] [2]

Electrification

Howrah–Sheoraphuli-Tarakeswar line was electrified in 1957-58.[3]

Amenities

Tarakeswar railway station has a six-bedded dormitory.[4]

References

  1. "Administration Report on the Railways in India" 1884–85
  2. "The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern Indian". railindia. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  3. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
  4. "Retiring Room Details". Eastern Railway. Retrieved 17 April 2013.

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