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| address = Railway Colony, Station Rd, [[Karimganj|Karimganj Town]] 788710, [[Barak Valley]], [[Assam]]
| address = Railway Colony, Station Rd, [[Karimganj|Karimganj Town]] 788710, [[Barak Valley]], [[Assam]]
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| events1 = Closed for Gauge Conversion
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| events2 = Reopened after Gauge Conversion
| events2 = Reopened after gauge conversion
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| years3 = {{start date and age|df=yes|2019}}
| events3 = Upgraded with free WiFi facilities
| events3 = Upgraded with free WiFi facilities
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'''Karimganj Junction railway station''' serves the Indian city of [[Karimganj]] in [[Assam]]. It belongs to [[Lumding railway division]] of [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]. It is located in [[Karimganj district]]. It is the Second biggest railway station in Karimganj District, after {{stnlnk|Badarpur Junction}}. It is also one of the three railway stations serving the city of Karimganj, the others being Longai and New Karimganj. It is one of the oldest railway station in India built under [[Assam Bengal Railway]]. It is the main railway station of Karimganj Town. It consists of two [[Railway platform|platforms]] with a total of 12 halting trains. It serves as the main halt for all passenger trains from [[Silchar]], [[Agartala]], [[Dharmanagar]], [[Dullabcherra]], [[Badarpur, Assam|Badarpur]], and {{stnlnk|Maishashan}}. The station consists of a single diesel line.
'''Karimganj Junction railway station''' serves the Indian city of [[Karimganj]] in [[Assam]]. It belongs to [[Lumding railway division]] of [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]. It is located in [[Karimganj district]]. It is the second biggest railway station in Karimganj District, after {{stnlnk|Badarpur Junction}}. It is also one of the three railway stations serving the city of Karimganj, the others being Longai and New Karimganj. It is one of the oldest railway station in India built under [[Assam Bengal Railway]]. It is the main railway station of Karimganj Town. It consists of two [[Railway platform|platforms]] with a total of 12 halting trains. It serves as the main halt for all passenger trains from [[Silchar]], [[Agartala]], [[Dharmanagar]], [[Dullabcherra]], [[Badarpur, Assam|Badarpur]], and {{stnlnk|Mahisasan}}. The station consists of a single diesel line.


== History ==
== History ==
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  |Old Karimganj Junction with metre-gauge trains; Agartala Lumding Express
  |Old Karimganj Junction with metre-gauge trains; Agartala–Lumding Express
|File:Akhaura Jn. & Badarpur Jn. Section under Assam Bengal Railway.jpg
|File:Akhaura Jn. & Badarpur Jn. Section under Assam Bengal Railway.jpg
  |Akhaura Jn. to Badarpur Jn. section under Assam Bengal Railway
  |Akhaura Jn. to Badarpur Jn. section under Assam Bengal Railway
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== Major trains ==
== Major trains ==
* [[Agartala–Silchar Passenger]]
* [[Agartala–Silchar Passenger|Agartala–Silchar Express]]
* [[Silchar–Dharmanagar Passenger]]
* [[Silchar–Dharmanagar Passenger]]
* [[Dullavcherra–Silchar Fast Passenger]]
* [[Dullabcherra–Silchar Fast Passenger]]
* [[Badarpur–Dullabcherra Passenger]]
* [[Badarpur–Dullabcherra Passenger]]
* [[Maishashan–Silchar Passenger]]
* [[Maishashan–Silchar Passenger]]
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<gallery mode="packed">
<gallery mode="packed">
File:Backside entrance.jpg|Backside entrance of the station (Platform 2)
File:Backside entrance.jpg|Backside entrance of the station (Platform 2)
File:Night view of Karimganj Junction.jpg|thumb|Night view of Karimganj Junction
 
File:Karimganj.jpg|Awareness Programme on Cleanliness in Karimganj Junction
File:Karimganj.jpg|Awareness Programme on Cleanliness in Karimganj Junction
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ NFR official website]
*[https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/ NFR official website]
*[https://www.irctc.co.in/ IRCTC official website]
*[https://www.irctc.co.in/ IRCTC official website]
*[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/ Indian Railways official website]
*[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/ Indian Railways official website]
*[https://www.irfca.org/ IRFCA official website]
*[https://www.irfca.org/ IRFCA website]
*[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/ Railway Ministry official website]
*[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/ Railway Ministry official website]


Latest revision as of 04:37, 22 March 2022


Train station
LocationRailway Colony, Station Rd, Karimganj Town 788710, Barak Valley, Assam
India
Coordinates24°51′37″N 92°22′22″E / 24.8603°N 92.3728°E / 24.8603; 92.3728
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNortheast Frontier Railway
Line(s)
Distance
Platforms2
Tracks3;
  • 2 passenger tracks
  • 1 Loco reverse track
Bus routes

Karimganj–Sabroom Road

Karimganj–Silchar Road
Bus standsKarimganj Bus Stand
Bus operatorsAssam State Transport Corporation
Connections
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
Platform levels01
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable 🚲
Disabled accessAvailable♿
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKXJ
Zone(s) Northeast Frontier Railway
Division(s) Lumding
ClassificationNSG–4
WebsiteKarimganj Junction
History
Opened1898; 128 years ago (1898)
Closed2014; 12 years ago (2014)
Rebuilt2015; 11 years ago (2015)
ElectrifiedNot available
Previous namesAssam Bengal Railway
Key dates
2003; 23 years ago (2003)Upgraded with reservation facilities through ticket counters
2014; 12 years ago (2014)Closed for gauge conversion
2015; 11 years ago (2015)Reopened after gauge conversion
2019; 7 years ago (2019)Upgraded with free WiFi facilities
Passengers
20185000 approx Decrease 5% (Daily)
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
toward ?
Northeast Frontier Railway zone
toward ?
Location
Location in Assam
Karimganj Junction is located in India
Karimganj Junction
Karimganj Junction
Location in India
Railways around Karimganj
Legend
km
km
0
 Lumding Junction
10
 Manderdisa
20
 Hatikhali
26
 Dibolong
31
 Dijaobra
39
 Langting
47
 Dihakho
54
 Mupa
59
 Kalachand
64
 Maibang
71
 Wadrengdisa
74
 Daotuhaja
83
 Phiding
abandoned MG route
Mahur
88
 Mahur
Migrendisa
93
 Migrendisa
Lower Halflong
Bagetar
98
 New Haflong
Halflong Hill
Jatinga
109
 Jatinga Lumpur
Longrangajao
Mailongdisa
119
 New Harangajao
Harangajao
Ditokcherra
127
 Ditokcherra
abandoned MG route
to Moreh (planned)
km
Imphal
Phayeng
Bandarkhal
132
Haochong
Tupul
Noney
Khongsang
Damchara
140
Thingu
Kambiron
Kaimai Road
Chandranathpur
149
67
 Vangaichungpao
56
 Jiribam
Assam
Manipur
border
52
 Jirighat
Bihara
154
42
 Kamranga
36
 Shribar
28
 Ranigaon
Hilara
158
18
 Moinarband
10
 New Silchar
0
 Silchar
6
 Arunachal Junction
Sukritipur
164
9
 Srikona
14
 Salchapara
Katakhal Junction
20
30
 Algapur
Panchgram
25
38
 Hailakandi
Badarpur Ghat
28
46
 Monacherra
54
 Lalabazar
Badarpur Junction
169
59
 Mahamadpur
Rupasibari
172
67
 Katlicherra
Bhanga
178
76
 Manipur Bagan
Chargola
184
86
 Jamira
New Karimganj
187
96
 Ramnathpur
Karimganj Junction
190
Assam
Mizoram
border
Longai
193
103
 Bairabi
Maishashan
200
Hartoki
India
Bangladesh
border
Kwanpui
Suprakandi
198
Maulkhang
Nilambazar
205
Sairang
Kayasthagram
208
Baraigram Junction
212
Kanaibazar
216
215
 Eraligul
Patharkandi
220
219
 Phakhoagram
Kalkhalighat
224
225
 Bazarghat
Chand Khira Bagan
230
230
 Ratabari
Tilbhum
238
233
 Anipur
Assam
Tripura
border
240
 Dullabcherra
Churaibari
243
Nadiapur
250
Dharmanagar
256
Panisagar
267
Pencharthal
278
Kumarghat
288
Nalkata
299
Manu
309
S K Para
312
Jawaharnagar
324
Ambassa
329
Mungiakami
347
Teliamura
358
Jirania
378
Jogendra Nagar
392
to Akhaura (proposed)
Bangladesh
India
border
Agartala
396
Sekerkote
402
Bishalgarh
410
Bishramganj
423
Udaipur
438
Garjee
447
Santir Bazar
460
470
 Belonia
484
 Jolaibari
492
 Thailik Twisa
500
 Manu Bazar
509
 Sabroom
km
Karimganj Kulaura Section
Legend
km
0
 Karimganj Junction
4
 Longai
11
 Mahisasan
14
 India–Bangladesh border
18
 Shahabajpur
25
 Muraul
30
 Barlekha
34
 Kathaltali
38
 Dakshinbhag
45
 Juri
57
 Kulaura Junction

Karimganj Junction railway station serves the Indian city of Karimganj in Assam. It belongs to Lumding railway division of Northeast Frontier Railway zone. It is located in Karimganj district. It is the second biggest railway station in Karimganj District, after Badarpur Junction. It is also one of the three railway stations serving the city of Karimganj, the others being Longai and New Karimganj. It is one of the oldest railway station in India built under Assam Bengal Railway. It is the main railway station of Karimganj Town. It consists of two platforms with a total of 12 halting trains. It serves as the main halt for all passenger trains from Silchar, Agartala, Dharmanagar, Dullabcherra, Badarpur, and Mahisasan. The station consists of a single diesel line.

History[edit | edit source]

The station was first inaugurated in 1898 under Assam Bengal Railway. Assam Bengal Railway was incorporated in 1892 to serve British-owned tea plantations in Assam. Assam Bengal Railway had III sections & Karimganj Junction come under Section I named as Comilla–Akhaura–Kulaura–Badarpur section opened in 1896–1898 and finally extended to Lumding in 1903.[1]

  • Akhaura Jn. to Badarpur Jn. section under Assam Bengal Railway
    Akhaura Jn. to Badarpur Jn. section under Assam Bengal Railway

Post gauge conversion[edit | edit source]

After gauge conversion, the station is connected to Tripura via the newly constructed New Karimganj railway station.[2][3][4] Following the construction of the New Karimganj railway station, railway traffic into Karimganj Junction has drastically reduced. All long-distance trains, including the Kanchenjunga Express, Humsafar Express, Rajdhani Express, Tripura Sundari Express, and Deoghar–Agartala Weekly Express, bypass the Karimganj Junction completely by short halting and passing through the New Karimganj railway station, instead.

Station facilities[edit | edit source]

The station contains two platforms serving several passengers. It also contains retiring rooms or passenger waiting rooms with proper sanitation facilities. The station is also upgraded with reservation facilities through ticket counters in the year 2003. Karimganj Junction is also upgraded with RailTel free WiFi facilities.[5][6][7]

Major trains[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Indian Railway History – Assam Railways and Trading Company". IRFCA. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  2. ↑ The last MG section of Northeast converted into BG
  3. ↑ Entire NE converted into BG line: NFR
  4. ↑ Strengthening railway infrastructure and boosting connectivity in North East
  5. ↑ "PROVISION OF WI-FI AT STATIONS". nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  6. ↑ "Welcome to North East Frontier Railway / Indian Railways Portal". PRS functioning in various districts under the jurisdiction of North East Frontier Railway. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  7. ↑ "Retiring Room Accommodation Rules". nfr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 10 October 2019.

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