Kaliyaganj railway station
Kaliyaganj railway station is an Indian train station which serves Kaliaganj in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.[1]
Kaliyaganj | |
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 Indian Railways station | |
| General information | |
| Location | NS Road, Taltola, Kaliyaganj, West Bengal India |
| Coordinates | 25°38′20″N 88°19′39″E / 25.6390°N 88.3275°E |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | NFR |
| Line(s) | Barsoi–Radhikapur branch line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Active |
| Station code | KAJ |
| Zone(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Division(s) | Katihar |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes (in 2023) |
| Previous names | Assam Behar State Railway |
| Location | |
  Kaliyaganj Location in West Bengal  Kaliyaganj Location in India | |
History[edit]
Katihar was connected to Parbatipur, now in Bangladesh, in 1889, by Assam Behar State Railway.[2]
With the partition of India, links with East Pakistan were lost. The Barsoi–Radhikapur sector became a branch line. In the early 1960s, when Farakka Barrage was being constructed, a more radical change was made. Indian Railways created a new broad-gauge rail link from Calcutta.[3]
The 2,240 m (7,350 ft)-long Farakka Barrage carries a rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganges. The rail bridge was opened in 1971 thereby linking the Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop to Mala Town, New Jalpaiguri and other railway stations in North Bengal.[4]
Platforms[edit]
There are a total of 2 platforms and 3 tracks. The platforms are connected by two foot overbridge.
Station layout[edit]
| G | Street level | Exit/Entrance & ticket counter |
| P1 | FOB, Side platform, No-1 doors will open on the left/right | |
| Track 1 | ||
| Track 2 | ||
| Track 3 | ||
| FOB, Island platform, No- 2 doors will open on the left/right | ||
Track layout[edit]
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Station with three tracks and two side platforms
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Improvements[edit]
In 2006, the Barsoi–Radhikapur branch line has narrow gauge line which was replaced broad gauge line. 2023, the electrification of this line has been completed. It is a single electric-line.[5] In 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. According to the scheme, the Ministry of Railways will redevelop railway stations across the country. It has been decided to transform 1309 stations to enhance the overall passenger experience including Kaliyaganj.[6]
Trains[edit]
| Train no. | Name | From | To | Arrival | Departure | Platform no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13145 | Kolkata-Radhikapur Express | KOAA | RDP | 05:40 | 05:42 | 2 |
| 13054 | Kulik Express | RDP | HWH | 05:58 | 06:00 | 1 |
| 13503 | Kulik Express | HWH | RDP | 18:00 | 18:02 | 1 |
| 13146 | Radhikapur-Kolkata Express | RDP | KOAA | 21:15 | 21:17 | 2 |
| 75706 | Siliguri - Radhikapur Express | RDP | SGUJ | 16:12 | 16:14 | 2 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Service, Statesman News (2021-08-28). "Buniadpur-Kaliyaganj rail link work hit by funds crunch: NFR". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "IR History: Early Days II". IRFCA. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
- ^ "India: the complex history of the junctions at Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri". IRFCA. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ^ Salman, M. A.; Uprety, Kishor (2002). Conflict and cooperation on South Asia's international rivers: a legal perspective. World Bank Publications. pp. 135–136. ISBN 978-0-8213-5352-3. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ^ roy, Joydeep. "14 Departures from Kaliyaganj NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Indian Railways to redevelop 135 stations in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra – Check full list here". Financialexpress. 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
External links[edit]
| Preceding station |  Indian Railways
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Following station | ||
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| Bangalbaree towards Barsoi Junction
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Northeast Frontier Railway zone | Dalimgaon towards Radhikapur
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