Simurali railway station

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.

Simurali
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Simurali railway station
General information
LocationShimurali, Nadia, West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°02′28″N 88°30′36″E / 23.041035°N 88.510079°E / 23.041035; 88.510079
Elevation18 metres (59 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)Sealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground station
ParkingNot available
Bicycle facilitiesNot available
AccessibleNot available
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codeSMX
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1862; 162 years ago (1862)
Electrified1963–1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Previous namesEastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Madanpur
towards Sealdah
Eastern Line Palpara
Location
Simurali is located in West Bengal
Simurali
Simurali
Location in West Bengal
Simurali is located in India
Simurali
Simurali
Location in India

History

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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][unreliable source?]

Station complex

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "IR History: Early days (1832–1865)". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Eastern Bengal 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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