Shrirampur railway station explained

Shrirampur
Type: Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Style:Kolkata Suburban Railway
Address:Roy M.C Lahiri Bahadur Street, Station Rd, Station Bazaar, Serampore, Hooghly district – 712201
West Bengal
Country:India
Elevation:17m (56feet)
Line:Howrah–Bardhaman main line
Structure:Standard (on ground station)
Platform:4
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Opened:1854
Electrified:1958
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Eastern Railway
Status:Functioning
Former:East Indian Railway Company
Map Type:India West Bengal#India
Map Dot Label:Shrirampur
Map Size:300
Map State:collapsed

Shrirampur railway station[1] is one of the busiest railway stations on the Howrah–Bardhaman main line located in the Hooghly district, in the Indian state of West Bengal. A standard (on-ground) station, it serves Serampore city.

History

The first train of the Eastern Railway started its journey from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. Its first halt was Bally and its second halt was Serampore.

Electrification

Electrification of Howrah–Burdwan main line was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1958.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SRP/Shrirampur (4 PFs) – 264 Train Departures ER/Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry. India Rail Info. 5 October 2016.
  2. Web site: IR History Part IV 1947–1970. IRFCA. 13 April 2013.