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Shrirampur railway station[2] (Bengali: শ্রীরামপুর) is one of the busiest railway stations on the Howrah–Bardhaman main line located in the Hooghly district, in the Indian state of West Bengal. A standard (on-ground) station, it serves Serampore city.

History

The first train of the Eastern Railway started its journey from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. Its first halt was Bally and its second halt was Serampore.

Electrification

Electrification of Howrah–Burdwan main line was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1958.[3]

Gallery

  • Embankment for the Calcutta Railway, behind the town of Serampore
    Embankment for the Calcutta Railway, behind the town of Serampore
  • Serampore Railway Station, Pf no. 2
    Serampore Railway Station, Pf no. 2

References

  1. ^ "Indian railway codes". Indian Railways. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
  2. ^ "SRP/Shrirampur (4 PFs) – 264 Train Departures ER/Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. ^ "IR History Part IV 1947–1970". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 April 2013.


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