Andul railway station, in the Howrah district of the Indian state of West Bengal, serves Andul, India. It is situated on the Howrah–Kharagpur line and is approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Howrah Station.[5]

Andul
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
General information
LocationAndul railway station road, Rajarbagan, Andul, Howrah district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°34′31″N 88°14′23″E / 22.575169°N 88.239643°E / 22.575169; 88.239643
Elevation7 metres (23 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Howrah–Kharagpur line
Platforms5
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesyes
Other information
Station codeADL
Fare zoneSouth Eastern Railway
History
Opened1900
Electrified1967–69
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Sankrail
towards Midnapore
South Eastern Line Mourigram
Bankranayabaz
towards Sealdah
Chord link Line Terminus
Location
Andul is located in West Bengal
Andul
Andul
Location in West Bengal
Andul is located in India
Andul
Andul
Location in India

History

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was opened in 1900.[6]

Tracks

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The Howrah–Panskura stretch has three lines.[7]

Electrification

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The Howrah–Kharagpur line was electrified in 1967–69.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Google Maps
  2. ^ Kharagpur-Howrah Local 38606 Indiarailinfo
  3. ^ Howrah-Haldia Local 68689 ⇒ 38089 Indiarailinfo
  4. ^ Santragachi-Digha EMU 78001 ⇒ 68687 Indiarailinfo
  5. ^ Combined suburban Time Table – Eastern Railway, Metro Railway, South Eastern Railway
  6. ^ "Major events in formation of S.E.Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Howrah–Pune AC Duronto Express". indiarailinfo. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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