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Sodpur railway station

Coordinates: 22°41′59″N 88°22′56″E / 22.699594°N 88.382321°E / 22.699594; 88.382321
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Sodpur
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Sodpur railway station
General information
LocationSodepur, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°41′59″N 88°22′56″E / 22.699594°N 88.382321°E / 22.699594; 88.382321
Elevation7 metres (23 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)Sealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground station
ParkingNot available
Bicycle facilitiesNot available
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codeSEP
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1862
Electrified1963–65
Services
Preceding station   Kolkata Suburban Railway   Following station
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Location
Sodpur is located in West Bengal
Sodpur
Sodpur
Location in West Bengal
Sodpur is located in India
Sodpur
Sodpur
Location in India

Sodpur railway station is the railway station in the town of Sodepur. It serves the local areas of Sodepur in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

History

The Sealdah–Kusthia line of the Eastern Bengal Railway was opened to railway traffic in the year 1862.[1] Eastern Bengal Railway used to work only on the eastern side of the Hooghly River.[2]

Station complex

The platform is not very well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the BT Road. But there is a proper approach road to this station.[3]

Electrification

The Sealdah–Ranaghat sector was electrified in 1963–65.[4]

References

  1. ^ "IR History: Early days (1832–1865)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Eastern Bengal Railway". fibis. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  3. ^ "SEP/Sodpur railway station". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 May 2013.

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