Owned by Indian Railways Opened 1855 Platforms in use 7 | Operated by Eastern Railway Owner Indian Railways | |
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Location Grand Trunk Road, Saktigarh, Distt. Bardhaman, West Bengal Elevation 36.27 metres (119.0 ft) Line(s) Howrah-Bardhaman main line
Howrah-Bardhaman chord Structure type Standard (on ground station) Address Saktigarh, West Bengal 713149 Similar Masagram railway station, Liluah railway station, Mirzapur‑Bankipur railway station, Balarambati railway station, Baruipara railway station | ||
Saktigarh is a Kolkata Suburban Railway junction station on the Howrah-Bardhaman main line and Howrah-Bardhaman chord. It is located in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves Saktigarh and surrounding areas.
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History
The first passenger train in eastern India ran from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. The track was extended to Raniganj by 1855.
The Howrah–Bardhaman chord, a shorter link to Bardhaman from Howrah than the Howrah–Bardhaman Main Line, was constructed in 1917.
Electrification
Electrification of Howrah—Burdwan main line was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1958. Howrah–Bardhaman chord was electrified in 1964–66.
References
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