Mirzapur railway station explained

Mirzapur Railway Station
Type: Indian Railways junction station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:State Highway 5, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
Country:India
Elevation:88m (289feet)
Line:Howrah–Delhi main line
Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction – Kanpur section
Structure:Standard on ground
Platform:3
Tracks:6
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Opened:1864
Electrified:1965–66
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:North Central Railway
Status:Functioning
Former:East Indian Railway Company
Map Type:India Uttar Pradesh
Map Dot Label:Mirzapur railway station
Map Size:300

Mirzapur station code MZP is a railway station in Mirzapur district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Howrah–Delhi main line and Howrah–Prayagraj–Mumbai line. It serves Mirzapur and the surrounding areas.

History

The Howrah–Delhi line of East Indian Railway Company was ready up to Naini in 1864 and after the Old Naini Bridge was completed through trains started running in 1865–66.[1]

Electrification

The Dagmagpur–Cheoki section was electrified in 1965–66.[2]

Amenities

Mirzapur railway station has two double-bedded non-AC retiring rooms.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IR History: Early History (1832–1869) . IRFCA. 4 June 2013.
  2. Web site: History of Electrification. IRFCA. 4 June 2013.
  3. Web site: North Central Railway: Retiring Room Facilities . Trains Enquiry . 4 June 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130624223505/http://www.trainenquiry.com/o/StaticContent/Railway_Amnities/NC_R/Retiring_room_NCR.htm . 24 June 2013 .