Sodpur railway station explained

Sodpur
Style:Kolkata Suburban Railway
Type: Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Address:Sodepur, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
Country:India
Elevation:7m (23feet)
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:Eastern Railway
Line:Sealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platform:4
Tracks:4
Bicycle:Not available
Parking:Not available
Structure:Standard on ground station
Status:Functional
Opened:1862
Electrified:1963–65
Map Type:India West Bengal#India
Map Dot Label:Sodpur
Map Size:300
Map State:collapsed

Sodpur railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway station in the town of Sodepur. It serves the local areas of Sodepur in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

History

The Sealdah–Kusthia line of the Eastern Bengal Railway was opened to railway traffic in the year 1862.[1] Eastern Bengal Railway used to work only on the eastern side of the Hooghly River.[2]

Station complex

The platform is not very well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the BT Road. But there is a proper approach road to this station.[3]

Electrification

The Sealdah–Ranaghat sector was electrified in 1963–65.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IR History: Early days (1832–1865) . IRFCA . 2 May 2013.
  2. Web site: Eastern Bengal Railway . fibis . 2 May 2013.
  3. Web site: SEP/Sodpur railway station. India Rail Info.
  4. Web site: History of Electrification . IRFCA. 5 May 2013.