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{{Short description|Railway station in Odisha, India}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name = Khurda Road Junction | | name = Khurda Road Junction | ||
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] [[junction station]] | | type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] [[junction station]] | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image = Rail station, Khurda Road.JPG | | image = Rail station, Khurda Road.JPG | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
| address = Jatani, Khurda, Odisha | | address = Jatani, Khurda, Odisha | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| coordinates = {{Coord|20.1535|N|85.7086|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{Coord|20.1535|N|85.7086|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | ||
| elevation = {{convert|43|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} | | elevation = {{convert|43|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| line = [[ | | line = [[Khurda Road–Puri line]],<br /> [[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]] of [[Howrah–Chennai main line]], <br /> [[Khurda Road–Bolangir line]] (under construction) | ||
| other = | | other = | ||
| structure = Standard (on-ground station) | | structure = Standard (on-ground station) | ||
| tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] | | tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] | ||
| parking = Available | | parking = Available | ||
| opened = 1897 | | opened = {{start date and age|1897}} | ||
| platform = | | platform = 7 | ||
| rebuilt = | | rebuilt = | ||
| electrified = | | electrified = Yes | ||
| | | accessible = | ||
| code = {{Indian railway code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code | | code = KUR | ||
| zone | | zone = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]] | ||
| division | | division = {{rwd|Khurda Road}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned = | | owned = | ||
| operator = | | operator = | ||
| status = | | status = {{color|green|Functioning}} | ||
| former = [[East Coast State Railway]], [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] | | former = [[East Coast State Railway]], [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] | ||
| passengers = | | passengers = | ||
| pass_year = | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_percent = | | pass_percent = | ||
| pass_system = | | pass_system = | ||
| map_type = India Odisha#India | | map_type = India Odisha#India | ||
| map_caption = Location in Odisha##Location in India | | map_dot_label = | ||
| | | map_caption = Location in Odisha##Location in India | ||
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways | |||
|line=East Coast Railway zone|left=Retang|right=Argul|to-left=Howrah Junction|to-right=Chennai Central|type=[[Howrah–Chennai main line]] | |||
|line2=East Coast Railway zone|left2=Retang|right2=Haripur Gram|to-left2=Kharagpur Junction|to-right2=Puri|type2=[[Kharagpur–Puri line]] | |||
|line3=East Coast Railway zone|left3=|right3=Khurda Town|to-right3=Balangir|type3=[[Khurda Road-Bolangir line]] (under construction)}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Khurda Road''' is | '''Khurda Road''' is One of the Most Important railway junction station of East Coast Railway Zone in the Indian state of [[Odisha]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Khurda_road_junction_rail_station_(kurj).jpg|220x124px|thumb|right|alt=Khurda Road Railway Station|Khurda Road Railway Station]] | |||
From 1893 to 1896, {{convert|1287|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of [[East Coast State Railway]] was built and opened to traffic. It necessitated construction of some of the largest bridges across rivers like the [[Subarnarekha River|Subarnarekha]], [[Brahmani River|Brahmani]], [[Baitarani River|Baitarani]], [[Mahanadi River|Mahanadi]], [[Kathajodi River|Kathajodi]], [[Kuakhai River|Kuakhai]] and Birupa. [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]'s line to Cuttack was opened on 1 January 1899.<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 = 2013-01-02 | 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 Khurda Road–Puri section was opened to traffic on 1 February 1897. | The Khurda Road–Puri section was opened to traffic on 1 February 1897.<ref name=ser/> | ||
The {{convert|514|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} long northern section of the East Coast State Railway was merged with BNR in 1902. | The {{convert|514|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} long northern section of the East Coast State Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,261 | title = History | publisher = East Coast Railway | access-date = 2013-01-02 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110131114416/http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C261 | archive-date = 31 January 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
===Railway | ===Railway reorganisation=== | ||
The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was nationalized in 1944. | The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was nationalized in 1944.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html |title = IR History: Part - III (1900–1947)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21}}</ref> [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] was formed on 14-April-1952 with the portion of [[East Indian Railway Company]] east of [[Mughalsarai]] and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.<ref name=zones>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-geog.html#newzone |title = Geography – Railway Zones| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> In 1955, [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.<ref name=zones/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history4.html |title = IR History: Part - IV (1947-1970)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> Amongst the new zones started in April-2003 were [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]] and [[South East Central Railway zone|South East Central Railway]]. Both these railways were carved out of South Eastern Railway.<ref name=zones/> | ||
==Railway Division== | ==Railway Division== | ||
Khurda Road is one of the three divisions of East Coast Railway. | Khurda Road is one of the three divisions of East Coast Railway.<ref name="zones"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/khurda-road-junction-kur/219 Trains at Khurda Road] | *[http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/khurda-road-junction-kur/219 Trains at Khurda Road] | ||
{{Railway stations in Odisha}} | {{Railway stations in Odisha}} | ||
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[[Category:Railway stations in Khorda district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Khorda district]] | ||
[[Category:Khurda Road railway division]] | [[Category:Khurda Road railway division]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1897]] | [[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1897]] | ||
Revision as of 05:57, 8 September 2025
Khurda Road Junction | ||
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 Indian Railways junction station | ||
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| Location | Jatani, Khurda, Odisha India | |
| Coordinates | 20°09′13″N 85°42′31″E / 20.1535°N 85.7086°E | |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | |
| Line(s) | Khurda Road–Puri line,<br /> Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section of Howrah–Chennai main line, <br /> Khurda Road–Bolangir line (under construction) | |
| 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 | KUR | |
| Zone(s) | East Coast Railway | |
| Division(s) | Khurda Road | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1897 | |
| Electrified | Yes | |
| Previous names | East Coast State Railway, Bengal Nagpur Railway | |
| Services | ||
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Khurda Road is One of the Most Important railway junction station of East Coast Railway Zone in the Indian state of Odisha.
History
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From 1893 to 1896, 1,287 km (800 mi) of East Coast State Railway was built and opened to traffic. It necessitated construction of some of the largest bridges across rivers like the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Mahanadi, Kathajodi, Kuakhai and Birupa. Bengal Nagpur Railway's line to Cuttack was opened on 1 January 1899.<ref name=ser>"Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.</ref>
The Khurda Road–Puri section was opened to traffic on 1 February 1897.<ref name=ser/>
The 514 km (319 mi) long northern section of the East Coast State Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.<ref>"History". East Coast Railway. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.</ref>
Railway reorganisation
The Bengal Nagpur Railway was nationalized in 1944.<ref>"IR History: Part - III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.</ref> Eastern Railway was formed on 14-April-1952 with the portion of East Indian Railway Company east of Mughalsarai and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.<ref name=zones>"Geography – Railway Zones". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.</ref> In 1955, South Eastern Railway was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.<ref name=zones/><ref>"IR History: Part - IV (1947-1970)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.</ref> Amongst the new zones started in April-2003 were East Coast Railway and South East Central Railway. Both these railways were carved out of South Eastern Railway.<ref name=zones/>
Railway Division
Khurda Road is one of the three divisions of East Coast Railway.<ref name="zones"/>