Murkongselek railway station

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{{Short description|Railway station in Assam, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox station
| name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]] Murkongselek
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
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| address = [[Murkongselek]], [[Jonai]], [[Dhemaji district]], [[Assam]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{coord|27.8291|95.2192|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| map_type = India Assam#India
| map_caption = Location in Assam##Location in India
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| line = [[Rangiya–Murkongselek section]]
| other = Auto stand
| elevation = {{convert|132|m|ft}}
| structure = Standard (on ground station)
| platform = 3
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| tracks = 5
| parking = No
| bicycle = No
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| rebuilt = 2015
| electrified = No
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| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = MZS
| zone = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
| division = {{rwd|Rangiya}}
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
| status = Single diesel line
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'''Murkongselek railway station'''('''মূৰ্কংচেলেক ৰেলৱে ষ্টেচন''') is a main railway station in [[Dhemaji district]], [[Assam]]. Its code is '''MZS'''. It serves [[Murkongselek]] town. The station consists of two platforms. The station has been upgraded to a standard Class II Station.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/872| title=MZS/Murkongselek | website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
.<ref>[http://www.nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1109&did=14909594003860F76A2E5C3D63A8276610402606745E2.web91 The last MG section of Northeast converted into BG]</ref><ref>[http://morungexpress.com/entire-ne-converted-bg-line-nfr/ Entire NE converted into BG line: NFR]</ref><ref>[http://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php/cover-story/3139-railway-transport Strengthening railway infrastructure and boosting connectivity in North East]</ref> It is a railway station which connects [[Assam]] to [[Arunachal Pradesh]].

==Station details ==
===Platforms===
There are a total of 3 platforms and 5 tracks. The platforms are connected by [[foot overbridge]]. These platforms are built to accommodate 24 coaches express train.

Murkongselek railway station has a separate platform for receiving and unloading freight (goods) trains.

=== Station layout ===
{|table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=3
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;" width=50 valign=top|'''G'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;" width=100 valign=top|Street level
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;" width=400 valign=top|Exit/Entrance & ticket counter
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=50 rowspan=6 valign=top|'''P1'''
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|[[foot overbridge|FOB]], [[Side platform]], No-1 doors will open on the left/right
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Track 1'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400|
|-
|'''Track 2'''
|→
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px black;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 1px gray;text-align:center;" colspan=2|[[foot overbridge|FOB]], [[Island platform]], No- 2 doors will open on the left/right
|-
|style="border-top:solid 1px gray;border-right:solid 2px black;border-left:solid 2px black;border-bottom:solid 2px black;text-align:center;" colspan=2|[[Island platform]], No- 3 doors will open on the left/right
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Track 3'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400|
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Track 4'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400| For freight trains
|-
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=100|'''Track 5'''
|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=400| For freight trains
|}

== Major Trains ==

* [[Kamakhya–Murkongselek Lachit Express]]
* [[Rangapara North–Murkongselek Passenger]]
* [[Dekargaon–Murkongselek Passenger]]

==Underconstruction new rail lines ==
{{see also | Future_of_rail_transport_in_India#Geo | l1= Geostrategic rail lines of India }}

227 km [[Murkongselek–Pasighat–Tezu–Rupai line]] is being undertake as a strategic project.<ref name=geos2>[https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-to-construct-strategic-railway-lines-along-border-with-china/story-g6P7JgLiSfK7F5WpVw1VTM.html India to construct strategic railway lines along border with China], ''Hindustan Times'', 30 Nov 2016.</ref><ref name=geos4>[https://arunachalobserver.org/2019/01/05/2019-target-survey-3-strategic-rail-lines-along-china-border/ 2019 target to survey 3 strategic rail lines along China border], ''Arunachal Observer'', January 5, 2019.</ref>

==Nearest airport==

The nearest airports are [[Dibrugarh Airport]], [[Lilabari Airport]] at [[Lakhimpur district]], [[Pasighat Airport]] at [[Arunachal Pradesh]].( Nearly 37 km).

== See also ==
{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|
* [[Murkongselek]]
* [[Indian Railways]]
* [[Rangiya Junction railway station]]
* [[Rangiya–Murkongselek section]]
* [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
* [[List of railway stations in India]]
}}
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==References==
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== External links ==
{{Wikivoyage|Rail travel in India}}
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/murkongselek-mzs/872#st Murkongselek Station Junction Map]
*{{Google maps|url=https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Murkongselek/@27.8293015,95.2166997,747m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x373f82a5ba63c52d:0x4c6d164d7433d42!8m2!3d27.8288521!4d95.2191013|title=Murkongselek Railway station}}

{{Railway stations in Assam}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Dhemaji district]]
[[Category:Rangiya railway division]]

{{Assam-railstation-stub}}

Murkongselek

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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{more citations needed|date=July 2013}}
'''Murkongselek'''( in Assamese মূৰ্কংচেলেক ) a village in [[Assam]]. It is located in the north-eastern part of [[Dhemaji district]], 42 km from [[Pasighat]] in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]. Tourist attractions are located nearby in Mohmora, [[Jonai]] and [[Silapathar]]. The village also has a railway station. It is around 540 km from Guwahati. Nearest airport is [[Mohanbari Airport]], Dibrugarh.

==See also==
* [[Murkongselek railway station]]

==References==
[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042434/http://www.india9.com/i9show/Murkongselek-62003.htm from india 9]

{{coord missing|Assam}}

[[Category:Villages in Dhemaji district]]

{{Assam-geo-stub}}

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