Ichhapur railway station

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

Ichhapur
Kolkata Suburban Railway Station
Ichhapur railway station
LocationIchapore, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°48′06″N 88°22′24″E
Elevation10 metres (33 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 codeIP
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1862
Electrified1963-65
Services
Preceding station   Kolkata Suburban Railway   Following station
toward Sealdah
Eastern Line
Main line
Location
Ichhapur railway station
Location of Ichhapur railway station in West Bengal

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. There is no proper approach road to this station.[3]

Electrification

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

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References

  1. "IR History: Early days (1832-1865)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. "Eastern Begal Railway". fibis. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  3. "IP/Ichhapur railway station". India Rail Info.
  4. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
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