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{{Short description|Railway junction station in Chattisgarh}} | |||
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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = Raipur Junction | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| type | | type = [[Express train]] and [[Passenger train]] station | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| platform | | platform = 7 | ||
| image | | image = File:Raipur Railway station.png | ||
| image_caption = Raipur junction, outside view | | image_caption = Raipur junction, outside view | ||
| address | | address = Station Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{Coord|21.2564|N|81.6298|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | ||
| elevation | | elevation = {{convert|314.350|m|ft}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Bilaspur–Nagpur section]] of [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]] and [[Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line|Raipur–Mahasamund–Vizianagaram line]] | ||
| other | | other = | ||
| structure | | structure = Standard (on ground station) | ||
| tracks | | tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] | ||
| parking | | parking = Available | ||
| opened | | opened = 1888 | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt | | rebuilt = | ||
| electrified | | electrified = 1935–45 | ||
| ADA | | ADA = | ||
| code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code = R | | code = R | ||
| zone = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]] | | zone = [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]] | ||
| division = [[Raipur railway division]] | | division = [[Raipur railway division]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned | | owned = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| operator | | operator = | ||
| status | | status = Functioning | ||
| former | | former = [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] and [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] | ||
| passengers | | passengers = 5,50,000{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} | ||
| pass_year | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_percent | | pass_percent = | ||
| pass_system | | pass_system = | ||
| map_type | | map_type = India Chhattisgarh#India | ||
| map_dot_label = Raipur Junction | | map_dot_label = Raipur Junction | ||
| map_caption = Location in [[Chhattisgarh]]##Location in India | |||
| mapframe = yes | |||
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map | |||
| mapframe-custom = {{Maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-align=center|frame-width=300|frame-height=180|zoom=14|type=point|marker=rail}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Raipur Junction''' is the main railway station serving the city of [[Raipur]].It is only few of the railway stations in India which has been given the grade 'A-1' by the Indian Railways and is one of the highest-revenue-earning railway stations in India. This station is one of the prominent stations on the [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]]. It is also the originating point of the [[Raipur–Vizianagarm branch line]] route. Raipur is the busiest railway station in South Eastern Central Railway zone. | '''Raipur Junction''' is the main railway station serving the city of [[Raipur]]. It is only few of the railway stations in India which has been given the grade 'A-1' by the Indian Railways and is one of the highest-revenue-earning railway stations in India. This station is one of the prominent stations on the [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]]. It is also the originating point of the [[Raipur–Vizianagarm branch line]] route. Raipur is the busiest railway station in [[South East Central Railway zone|South Eastern Central Railway zone]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was formed in 1887 for the purpose of upgrading the [[Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway]] and then extending it via [[Bilaspur railway station|Bilaspur]] to [[Asansol Junction railway station|Asansol]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://railwaysofraj.blogspot.in/2011/08/number-1-down-mail.html |title = Number 1 Down Mail| publisher= Railways of the Raj| access-date = 2012-11-10 }}</ref> The Bengal Nagpur Railway main line from Nagpur to Asansol, on the [[Howrah–Delhi main line]], was opened for goods traffic on 1 February 1891.<ref name=ser>{{cite web|url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1|title=Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway|publisher=South Eastern Railway|access-date=2012-11-10|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401151628/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1|archive-date=1 April 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was formed in 1887 for the purpose of upgrading the [[Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway]] and then extending it via [[Bilaspur railway station|Bilaspur]] to [[Asansol Junction railway station|Asansol]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://railwaysofraj.blogspot.in/2011/08/number-1-down-mail.html |title = Number 1 Down Mail| publisher= Railways of the Raj| access-date = 2012-11-10 }}</ref> The Bengal Nagpur Railway main line from Nagpur to Asansol, on the [[Howrah–Delhi main line]], was opened for goods traffic on 1 February 1891.<ref name=ser>{{cite web|url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1|title=Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway|publisher=South Eastern Railway|access-date=2012-11-10|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401151628/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1|archive-date=1 April 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
[[File:A view of Raipur Junction railway station.jpg|thumb| A view of Raipur Junction]] | |||
The {{convert|79|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} Vizianagaram–Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908–09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram–Raipur line was completed in 1931.<ref name=ser/> | The {{convert|79|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} Vizianagaram–Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908–09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram–Raipur line was completed in 1931.<ref name=ser/> | ||
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[[Category:Transport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh]] | [[Category:Transport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh]] | ||
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Raipur, Chhattisgarh]] | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Raipur, Chhattisgarh]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1888]] | [[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1888]] | ||
[[Category:Raipur railway division]] | [[Category:Raipur railway division]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:15, 5 July 2023
Raipur Junction | |
|---|---|
| Express train and Passenger train station | |
 Raipur junction, outside view | |
| Location | Station Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh India |
| Coordinates | 21°15′23″N 81°37′47″E / 21.2564°N 81.6298°E |
| Elevation | 314.350 metres (1,031.33 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Line(s) | Bilaspur–Nagpur section of Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line and Raipur–Mahasamund–Vizianagaram line |
| Platforms | 7 |
| Tracks | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | R |
| Zone(s) | South East Central Railway |
| Division(s) | Raipur railway division |
| History | |
| Opened | 1888 |
| Electrified | 1935–45 |
| Previous names | Bengal Nagpur Railway and South Eastern Railway |
| Passengers | |
| 5,50,000[citation needed] | |
| Location | |
  Raipur Junction Location in Chhattisgarh  Raipur Junction Location in India | |
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Raipur Junction is the main railway station serving the city of Raipur. It is only few of the railway stations in India which has been given the grade 'A-1' by the Indian Railways and is one of the highest-revenue-earning railway stations in India. This station is one of the prominent stations on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line. It is also the originating point of the Raipur–Vizianagarm branch line route. Raipur is the busiest railway station in South Eastern Central Railway zone.
History[edit | edit source]
The Bengal Nagpur Railway was formed in 1887 for the purpose of upgrading the Nagpur Chhattisgarh Railway and then extending it via Bilaspur to Asansol.[1] The Bengal Nagpur Railway main line from Nagpur to Asansol, on the Howrah–Delhi main line, was opened for goods traffic on 1 February 1891.[2]
The 79 km (49 mi) Vizianagaram–Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908–09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram–Raipur line was completed in 1931.[2]
Electrification[edit | edit source]
The Bilaspur–Bhilai section was electrified in 1935–45.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Number 1 Down Mail". Railways of the Raj. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
External links[edit | edit source]
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