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'''Eden Gardens''' is a railway station in [[Kolkata]] under the [[Kolkata Circular Railway]] (''Chakra Rail'') system. It belongs to the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. The station code is '''EDG'''.<ref>[http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/8109]</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/8109|title=Eden Gardens| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> The station gets its name due to its proximity to the famous cricket stadium [[Eden Gardens]] of the same name. The station is located on the banks of [[Hooghly River]] at [[Babughat]], near busy business area [[BBD Bagh]] in Kolkata. After the electrification of circular railway few EMU local trains pass through the station. This is a very important station and is mostly used by office goers. The station has only one platform.
'''Eden Gardens''' is a railway station in [[Kolkata]] under the [[Kolkata Circular Railway]] (''Chakra Rail'') system. It belongs to the [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]. The station code is '''EDG'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/8109|title = Eden Gardens Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/8109|title=Eden Gardens| website=India Rail Info}}</ref> The station gets its name due to its proximity to the famous cricket stadium [[Eden Gardens]] of the same name. The station is located on the banks of [[Hooghly River]] at [[Babughat]], near busy business area [[BBD Bagh]] in Kolkata. After the electrification of circular railway few EMU local trains pass through the station. This is a very important station and is mostly used by office goers. The station has only one platform.


==Station complex==
==Station complex==

Revision as of 07:55, 8 May 2022


Eden Gardens
Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Eden Gardens railway station on Strand road, Kolkata
LocationBabughat, Kolkata, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°33′54″N 88°20′21″E / 22.564938°N 88.339255°E / 22.564938; 88.339255
Elevation7 metres (23 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)Kolkata Circular line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms1
Tracks1
ConnectionsBaboo Ghat Farry
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesNot available
Disabled accessNot available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeEDG
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1984; 42 years ago (1984)
Electrified1984; 42 years ago (1984)
Services
Preceding station   Kolkata Suburban Railway   Following station
Circular Line
Location
Location of Eden Gardens railway station in Kolkata

Eden Gardens is a railway station in Kolkata under the Kolkata Circular Railway (Chakra Rail) system. It belongs to the Eastern Railway. The station code is EDG.[1][2] The station gets its name due to its proximity to the famous cricket stadium Eden Gardens of the same name. The station is located on the banks of Hooghly River at Babughat, near busy business area BBD Bagh in Kolkata. After the electrification of circular railway few EMU local trains pass through the station. This is a very important station and is mostly used by office goers. The station has only one platform.

Station complex

The platform is very much well sheltered. The station has many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the Strand Road.

Station layout

G Street level Exit/Entrance & ticket counter
P1 Side platform, No-1 doors will open on the left/right
Track 1 B.B.D Bag ← toward → Prisep Ghat

Track Layout

Eden Gardens Station track layout
to B.B.D Bag
1
to Prinsep Ghat
Station with one tracks and one side platforms

See also

References

  1. "Eden Gardens Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  2. "Eden Gardens". India Rail Info.

External links