Humnabad railway station explained

Humnabad
Native Name:
Homnabad
Style:Indian Railways
Type: Indian Railways station
Address:Railway Station Rd, Humnabad, Bidar district, Karnataka.
Country:India
Elevation:6330NaN0
Line:BidarGulbarga
Platform:2
Tracks: broad gauge
Parking:Available
Structure:Standard (on-ground station)
Status:Functioning
Electrified:Yes
Map Type:India#India Karnataka
Map Dot Label:Humnabad railway station
Map Size:260

Humnabad railway station, (station code: HMBD) is an Indian Railways Train station located in Humnabad, Bidar in the Indian state of Karnataka and serves Humnabad area. It is located on the Bidar-Kalaburagi line of Secunderabad railway division in South Central Railway zone.[1]

History

Bidar–Gulbarga Railway Line foundation stone for the project was laid in 1996, construction began in 2000 .The work completed in two phases. Phase one push-pull train service between Bidar and Humnabad started in 2013.The second phase between Humnabad and Gulbarga delayed due to land acquisition in Gulbarga, as farmers went to court seeking higher compensation, and on 29 October 2017 the full line flagged off between Bidar and Gulbarga (Kalaburagi).[2]

Structure and expansion

Humnabad railway station has two platforms, each running to 400 meter in length, computerized reservation counter, waiting room, tea stall, parking, foot overbridge, and toilet facilities. Humnabad has connectivity with Kalaburagi and Bidar.[3]

References

  1. Web site: New Bidar–Gulbarga Railway Line to the Nation; Flags off DEMU Train Service . www.railnews.in . 10 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Bidar-Kalaburagi rail line ready after 16 years . . 10 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Railways to accelerate projects in State. www.deccanherald.com . 10 January 2019.