Nakodar Junction railway station explained

Nakodar Junction
Style:Indian Railways
Type:Indian Railway junction station
Address:Station Rd., Nakodar, Jalandhar, Punjab
Country:India
Elevation:223m (732feet)
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Northern Railway
Line:Lohian Khas–Nakodar–Phillaur line
Jalandhar City–Nakodar line
Platform:2
Tracks:3 nos broad gauge
Structure:Standard on ground
Parking:Yes
Accessible:Wheelchair available
Status:Functioning
Electrified:No
Passengers:1185 per day
Pass Year:2018
Map Dot Label:Nakodar Jn. railway station
Map Type:India Punjab
Map Size:280

Nakodar Junction (station code: NRO) is located in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Nakodar town and nearby villages. Nakodar Town is the administrative headquarter of Nakodar subdivision under Jalandhar district.[1] Nakodar station falls under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. [2]

Overview

Nakodar Junction railway station is located at an elevation of 223.27m (732.51feet). This station is located on the single track, broad gauge, Lohian Khas–Nakodar–Phillaur line and single track BG Jalandhar City–Nakodar line.[3] [4]

Electrification

Nakodar railway station is situated on single track DMU Lohian Khas–Phillaur line and single track DMU Jalandhar City–Nakodar line.[5] Presently Nakodar station does not have electrified lines but it was reported in Feb 2018 that the electrification of the single track BG Jalandhar City–Nakodar line and the Lohian Khas–Nakodar–Phillaur line was in the pipeline. The central union budget for railways had budgeted funds for the same.[6]

Amenities

Nakodar railway station has 1 booking windows, no enquiry office and basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, waiting hall, sheltered area with adequate seating etc. The station had small footfall of 1185 persons per day in 2018. Wheelchair availability is there for disabled persons. There are two platforms at the station.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jalandhar district administrative subdivisions. 22 October 2020. Jalandhar district official website.
  2. Web site: Nakodar railway station. 22 October 2020. indiarailinfo.com.
  3. Web site: Nakodar Train Station. 22 October 2020. Total Train Info.
  4. Web site: Nakodar Junction Trains Schedule and station information. 22 October 2020. goibibo.
  5. Web site: Nakodar Junction. 22 October 2020. Rail Drishti.
  6. News: 8 Feb 2018. Electrification of railway tracks in the pipeline. The Tribune India newspaper online. 22 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Passenger amenities details of Nakodar railway station as on 31/03/2018. 22 October 2020. Rail Drishti.