Simurali railway station

Simurali
শিমুরালি
शिमुराली
Kolkata Suburban Railway Station
Simurali railway station
Location Shimurali, Nadia, West Bengal
India
Coordinates 23°02′28″N 88°30′35″E / 23.0411722°N 88.5098414°E / 23.0411722; 88.5098414Coordinates: 23°02′28″N 88°30′35″E / 23.0411722°N 88.5098414°E / 23.0411722; 88.5098414
Elevation 18 metres (59 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Eastern Railway
Line(s) Sealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms 2
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Standard on ground station
Parking Not available
Bicycle facilities Not available
Disabled access Not available
Other information
Status Functional
Station code SMX
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened 1862
Electrified 1963-65
Previous names Eastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railway   Following station
Eastern Railway zone
Location
Simurali railway station
Location of Simurali railway station in West Bengal

Simurali railway station is a railway station on the Sealdah-Ranaghat line. It serves the local areas of Shimurali in the Nadia district of West Bengal.

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 at all sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.There is no proper approach road to this station.[3]

Electrification

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

References

  1. ↑ "IR History: Early days (1832-1865)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Eastern Begal Railway". fibis. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Simurali railway station". India Rail Info.
  4. ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
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