Rajabhatkhawa Railway Station[1] is the railway station that serves the town of Rajabhatkhawa, lying in the Dooars region in the Indian state of West Bengal.The station lies on New Jalpaiguri–Alipurduar–Samuktala Road line of Northeast Frontier Railway zone in the Alipurduar railway division. Major trains like New Jalpaiguri–Alipurduar Tourist Special,[2] Siliguri–Alipurduar Intercity Express[3] etc. are available from this station.
Rajabhatkhawa Railway Station | |||||
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 Indian Railways Station | |||||
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| General information | |||||
| Location | National Highway 31C, Rajabhat Khawa, Dooars, Dist - Alipurduar
State: West Bengal India | ||||
| Coordinates | 26°37′N 89°32′E / 26.62°N 89.53°E | ||||
| Elevation | 221 metres (725 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | ||||
| Line(s) | New Jalpaiguri–Alipurduar–Samuktala Road line | ||||
| Platforms | 2 | ||||
| Tracks | 3 (broad gauge) | ||||
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| Parking | Available | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Functioning | ||||
| Station code | RVK | ||||
| Zone(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | ||||
| Division(s) | Alipurduar | ||||
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| Electrified | Yes | ||||
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Facilities
editThe station is equipped with basic facilities. Recently an old coach was refurbished and converted into a restaurant on the outskirts of the station building. It is built to promote tourism and provide refreshment to tourists.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Arrivals at RVK/Raja Bhat Khawa (2 PFs)". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "NJP Alipurduar Tourist Vistadome Special Express". indiarailinfo.com.
- ^ "15767/Siliguri - Alipur Duar Intercity Express (UnReserved) - Siliguri to Alipur Duar NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ MP, Team (2023-07-24). "'Rail Coach Restaurant' to open at Rajabhatkhawa Stn in Buxa Tiger Reserve". www.millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 2023-12-10.