Barrackpore railway station explained

Barrackpore
Type: Kolkata Suburban Railway, passenger train and express train station
Style:Kolkata Suburban Railway
Address:B.T. Road – State Highway 12, Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal[1]
Country:India
Coordinates:22.7603°N 88.3711°W
Elevation:12m (39feet)
Line:Sealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Connections:Taxi stand, Bus stand
Structure:Standard (on ground station)
Platform:5 (1,1A,2,3,4)
Tracks:6
Parking:Available
Bicycle:Available
Electrified:1963–1965 (25KV AC overhead line)
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Eastern Railway
Status:Functioning
Former:Eastern Bengal Railway
Map Type:India West Bengal#India
Map Dot Label:Barrackpore
Map Size:300
Map State:collapsed

Barrackpore (Station Code: BP) is a major railway station in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal, which serves the city of Barrackpore. It lies on the Sealdah–Ranaghat line and is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system and is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway.

History

The Sealdah–Kusthia line of the Eastern Bengal Railway was opened to railway traffic in the year 1862.[2] Eastern Bengal Railway used to work only on the eastern side of the Hooghly River.[3] Barrackpore has been serviced by rail since 1862.

Route

It takes about 35–40 minutes by suburban train to reach Barrackpore from Sealdah. As they are located in a suburban region of Kolkata, most municipalities of Barrackpore are connected by local train with Kolkata. The Sealdah–Ranaghat line runs through this sub-division and connects to Bongaon, Dankuni, Howrah, Burdwan, and Bandel. It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. The Circular and Metro Railways of Kolkata also offer an accessible means of transit to and from the sub-division.

Station complex

The platform is very much well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation. There is a proper approach road to this station. It is in proximity to the BT Road.[4]

Electrification

The Sealdah–Ranaghat sector was electrified in 1963–65.[5] Barrackpore was included in that sector.

Barrackpore Racecourse railway station

There used to be a branch line originating from Barrackpore station (code : BPPS) that served the Barrackpore Cantonment area. Barrackpore had a race course behind the criminal court and a special single rail track took steam engine-driven trains there, carrying British passengers who would attend the race. The line has been depreciated since and the Barrackpore Racecourse railway station is used by the Indian Army only.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://indiarailinfo.com/station/tips/2656#st BP/Barrackpore
  2. Web site: IR History: Early days (1832–1865) . IRFCA . 2 May 2013.
  3. Web site: Eastern Bengal Railway . fibis . 2 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Barrackpore railway station. India Rail Info.
  5. Web site: History of Electrification . IRFCA. 5 May 2013.