Harda railway station
Harda railway station is a small railway station in Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. Its code is HD. It serves Harda city. The station consists of three platforms, all well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation.[1]
Harda railway station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Station | |
| Location | National Highway 59A, Harda, Madhya Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 22.3385°N 77.1012°E |
| Elevation | 289 metres (948 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Bhopal railway division |
| Line(s) | Khandwa-Itarsi Line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Connections | Auto stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | HD |
| Fare zone | West Central Railway |
| Electrified | Yes |
In August 2015, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Varanasi Junction Kamayani Express derailed near Harda, Madhya Pradesh, bogies fell into Machak river after flash floods dislodged a culvert near Machak river causing rail misalignment. The accident took place between Kurawan and Bhiringi railway station in Harda District on the Khandwa-Itarsi Line, approx.100 km from Itarsi Junction.[2] Rajendra Nagar Terminal-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Janata Express also derailed at the same spot.[3]
References
- "HD/Harda". India Rail Info.
- Yogendra Pratap Singh (5 August 2015). "Train tragedy in MP: Sudden flash flood may have caused accident". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- "Bhopal Divisional authorities still Groping in Dark for possible Cause of Accident". RailNews Media India Ltd. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
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