The place where the station is situated was formerly a large goods yard. The present car and bus parking areas, as well as the path to the station, formed part of a coal loading yard. The present-day platforms were once used as goods lines and formed part of the large Chitpur Rail Yard.
Plan & locationEdit
In 2000, the first plans were made to use this area as a railway station, since the rapid growth of long-distance passengers was overcrowding the Sealdah station. Due to limitations of space, new platform construction is restricted at Sealdah. Two new platforms (9A & 9B) constructed between 2004 and 2005 proved insufficient. Due to its central position in Kolkata, the Sealdah station is too busy for suburban train traffic. To overcome this problem, Eastern Railways suggested constructing another large railway station in Kolkata, to cater mostly to long-distance trains. The decision to build a terminal at Chitpur came after a lot of deliberation and a process of elimination. Different locations were suggested for the station site. Three years ago[when?], Majerhat was suggested as a possible location. The idea was shelved owing to technical difficulties involving the construction of a bridge over the Hooghly river from Bauria to Budge Budge. Then there was Shalimar, in Howrah district, which was already a goods terminal operating under the South Eastern Railway. In fact, a passenger service on a trial basis was also started from there through two pairs of trains. But the project could not take off owing to certain problems relating to infrastructure and the considerable distance of the terminal from Kolkata proper. Chitpur was decided upon finally and approved by the Railway Ministry in 2003–04. Certain inherent advantages helped in the selection of this place. Other than being located in the heart of Kolkata, Chitpur has already functioned as an important rail yard for around a century. Moreover, unlike in the case of Majerhat and Shalimar, the huge property in and around the place belongs to the Railways. The proposal has been accepted by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), and on 15 May 2003, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee laid the foundation stone for the project.
Construction historyEdit
Construction started in 2004. The tracks from the coal-yard were closed first, and then a large portion of electrified goods tracks were shut down. Those tracks, masts and wires were demolished. Next, the Dumdum–Majherhat link rail line's (Kolkata Circular Railway) track was temporarily re-aligned. This action permitted the construction of platforms, station buildings and a parking area to begin. After construction was completed, the circular rail tracks were aligned as before, now via the new station. Other tracks were re-aligned, and completely electrified for passenger coaches shunting (up to side of Tala station). Tracks in the opposite direction, which were not electrified and underutilized, were re-laid, re-aligned and fully electrified for goods trains (with wagon to lorry transfer facility). Part of the former electrified goods lines, which were closed, now entered use as a coach siding.
After these, the official inauguration occurred in January 2006.
The station is linked to the Sealdah–Ranaghat–Krishnanagar–Berhampore–Lalgola line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Naihati, Bandel, Kalyani Simanta, Gede, Shantipur, Krishnanagar, Berhampore, Lalgola, Dankuni, Barddhaman, Katwa, Bongaon, Hasnabad and others. The number of suburban trains is lower than long-distance trains. This station runs many long-distance express trains including two pairs of Garib Rath Express, Khwaja Garib Nawaz Madar–Kolkata Express etc. and one long-distance passenger train – Lalgola Passenger. There are five platforms, among them Platform 1 & 2 is used by only suburban trains and Platform 3,4 & 5 are used by long-distance trains. The station is operated by the Eastern Railway. The international trains of eastern India Maitree Express and Bandhan Express which runs towards Bangladesh, also departed from here.
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Kolkata railway station formerly known as Chitpur railway station is the newest of the six intercity railway stations serving Howrah and Kolkata West Bengal India the others are Sealdah station in Kolkata and Howrah Junction Dankuni Junction Shalimar station and Santragachi Junction on western banks of the Hooghly river Kolkata station is situated in the Chitpur locality of North Kolkata 1 কলক ত KOLKATA চ ৎপ র Chitpur Express train and Passenger train stationKolkata railway stationGeneral informationLocationChitpur Kolkata West BengalIndiaCoordinates22 36 05 N 88 23 03 E 22 6012775 N 88 3841474 E 22 6012775 88 3841474Elevation9 metres 30 ft Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byEastern RailwayLine s Kolkata Circular linePlatforms5Tracks8ConnectionsTaxi stand Bus standConstructionStructure typeStandard on ground station ParkingAvailableBicycle facilitiesAvailableAccessibleAvailableOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeKOAAZone s Eastern Railway zoneDivision s SealdahHistoryOpened2006 17 years ago 2006 ElectrifiedSingle phase 25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenaryServicesPreceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following stationPatipukurtowards Dum Dum Junction Circular Line Talatowards Dum Dum JunctionRoute mapKolkata Circular RailwayLegendkm kmCalcutta Chordlink line KM Line 1 Sealdah Ranaghat lineNoapara 0 2 Noapara Metro DepotKestopur CanalSealdah Bangaon line3 Dum Dum CantonmentDum Dum Junction 0 0 line dismantledJessore Road 5 Jessore RoadBimanbandar 7 Biman Bandar KM Line 4 u c Patipukur loopline dismantled Jessore RoadBelgachia 0 2 2 PatipukurChitpur Rail YardUltadanga Road 0 3 Lansdown mill sidingKolkata 0 4 Brown Blanket mill siding KM Line 1 Cossipore Road Goods Shed Kestopur CanalFCI siding Bidhan Nagar RoadCESC siding 3 Bidhannagar RoadCossipore Gun andShell factory siding Press House sidingKankurgachi RoadTala 0 5 5 Kankurgachi Road JunctionBagbazar 0 6 6 Sir Gurudas Banerjee HaltNarkeldangaEMU CarshedSovabazar Ahiritola 0 8 Circular CanalKankurgachiChord lineSealdah North 0 8 8 Sealdah MainSealdah KM Line 2 u c Sealdah South 0 8 Beliaghata Diesel Loco ShedBurra Bazar 0 9 9 Kamardanga HaltHowrah BridgeB B D Bag 10 Beruck amp Comens SidingEden Gardens 12 11 Park CircusPrinsep Ghat 13 Maa FlyoverVidyasagar Setu Hindusthan Engineering amp Industrial Ltd sidingAdi Ganga river BESCO sidingto KDS Railway dismantled Bijon SetuKhidderpore 16 13 Ballygunge JunctionRemount Road 17 Sealdah Sonarpur sectionto KDS Railway 15 Lake GardensSealdah Budge BudgelineMajerhat 18 KM Line 3 u c Kalighat Falta Railway NG dismantled 16 TollygungeJai Hind Bridge Rabindra SarobarNew Alipore 17 KM Line 1 Adi Ganga river Tollygunge Bridgekm kmKeyIndian Railways broad gauge 1676 mm Kolkata Metro KM broad gauge 1676 mm Kolkata Metro KM standard gauge 1435 mm narrow gauge 762 mm in use out of use planned orunder construction u c tunnelThis diagram viewtalkeditLocation Contents 1 History 1 1 Plan amp location 1 2 Construction history 2 Station layout 3 Services 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditThe place where the station is situated was formerly a large goods yard The present car and bus parking areas as well as the path to the station formed part of a coal loading yard The present day platforms were once used as goods lines and formed part of the large Chitpur Rail Yard Plan amp location Edit In 2000 the first plans were made to use this area as a railway station since the rapid growth of long distance passengers was overcrowding the Sealdah station Due to limitations of space new platform construction is restricted at Sealdah Two new platforms 9A amp 9B constructed between 2004 and 2005 proved insufficient Due to its central position in Kolkata the Sealdah station is too busy for suburban train traffic To overcome this problem Eastern Railways suggested constructing another large railway station in Kolkata to cater mostly to long distance trains The decision to build a terminal at Chitpur came after a lot of deliberation and a process of elimination Different locations were suggested for the station site Three years ago when Majerhat was suggested as a possible location The idea was shelved owing to technical difficulties involving the construction of a bridge over the Hooghly river from Bauria to Budge Budge Then there was Shalimar in Howrah district which was already a goods terminal operating under the South Eastern Railway In fact a passenger service on a trial basis was also started from there through two pairs of trains But the project could not take off owing to certain problems relating to infrastructure and the considerable distance of the terminal from Kolkata proper Chitpur was decided upon finally and approved by the Railway Ministry in 2003 04 Certain inherent advantages helped in the selection of this place Other than being located in the heart of Kolkata Chitpur has already functioned as an important rail yard for around a century Moreover unlike in the case of Majerhat and Shalimar the huge property in and around the place belongs to the Railways The proposal has been accepted by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority KMDA and on 15 May 2003 West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee laid the foundation stone for the project Construction history Edit Construction started in 2004 The tracks from the coal yard were closed first and then a large portion of electrified goods tracks were shut down Those tracks masts and wires were demolished Next the Dumdum Majherhat link rail line s Kolkata Circular Railway track was temporarily re aligned This action permitted the construction of platforms station buildings and a parking area to begin After construction was completed the circular rail tracks were aligned as before now via the new station Other tracks were re aligned and completely electrified for passenger coaches shunting up to side of Tala station Tracks in the opposite direction which were not electrified and underutilized were re laid re aligned and fully electrified for goods trains with wagon to lorry transfer facility Part of the former electrified goods lines which were closed now entered use as a coach siding After these the official inauguration occurred in January 2006 Station layout EditG Street level Exit Entrance amp ticket counterP1 FOB Side platform No 1 doors will open on the left rightTrack 1Track 2 FOB Island platform No 2 doors will open on the left rightIsland platform No 3 doors will open on the left rightTrack 3Track 4 FOB Island platform No 4 doors will open on the left rightIsland platform No 5 doors will open on the left rightTrack 5Services EditThe station is linked to the Sealdah Ranaghat Krishnanagar Berhampore Lalgola line and is served by the Eastern Railway for trains to Naihati Bandel Kalyani Simanta Gede Shantipur Krishnanagar Berhampore Lalgola Dankuni Barddhaman Katwa Bongaon Hasnabad and others The number of suburban trains is lower than long distance trains This station runs many long distance express trains including two pairs of Garib Rath Express Khwaja Garib Nawaz Madar Kolkata Express etc and one long distance passenger train Lalgola Passenger There are five platforms among them Platform 1 amp 2 is used by only suburban trains and Platform 3 4 amp 5 are used by long distance trains The station is operated by the Eastern Railway The international trains of eastern India Maitree Express and Bandhan Express which runs towards Bangladesh also departed from here The Maharajas Express departed from this station for the first time at 20 March 2010 Nearest Metro Stations are Shyambazar metro station and Belgachia metro station Gallery Edit nbsp Panorama of the Kolkata Railway station at day nbsp Panorama of the Kolkata station at nightSee also EditIndian Railways Howrah station Shalimar station Santragachi Junction Sealdah station Kolkata Suburban Railway Kolkata Metro Trams in Kolkata Bangladesh India relations Maitree Express Bandhan ExpressReferences Edit Kolkata Railway Station Map Atlas ER Eastern Zone Railway Enquiry External links Edit nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Kolkata nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Rail travel in India website Google Kolkata Railway station Map Google Maps Google Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kolkata railway station amp oldid 1168061777, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
