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{{short description|Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India}} | {{short description|Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = Kerakat railway station | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| type | | type = | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image | | image = | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
| address | | address = Kerakat–Azamgarh Road (via Deogaon), Chittauna, [[Kerakat]], [[Jaunpur district|Jaunpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] – 222142 | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| iso_region | | iso_region = | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{Coord|25.647767|82.918429|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}} | ||
| elevation | | elevation = {{convert|84|m|ft}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Aunrihar–Jaunpur line|Jaunpur-Aunrihar line]] | ||
| other | | other = Bus stand, Auto stand | ||
| structure | | structure = [[Intersection_(road)#At_grade_railways|At grade]] | ||
| platform | | platform = 2 | ||
| depth | | depth = | ||
| levels | | levels = | ||
| tracks | | tracks = 4 | ||
| parking | | parking = Yes | ||
| bicycle | | bicycle = Yes | ||
| baggage_check | | baggage_check = | ||
| opened | | opened = {{Start date and age|1904|3|21}} | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt | | rebuilt = {{Start date|2022|4|23}} | ||
| electrified | | status = Active | ||
| | | electrified = Yes | ||
| code | | accessible = {{Access icon|20px}} | ||
| code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| zone | | code = KCT | ||
| division = {{rwd|Varanasi}} | | zone = [[North Eastern Railway zone|North Eastern Railway]] | ||
}} | | division = {{rwd|Varanasi}} | ||
| owned | }} | ||
| operator | | owned = [[Ministry of Railways (India)]] | ||
| zone | | operator = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| smartcardname | | zone = | ||
| smartcardstatus | | smartcardname = | ||
| former | | smartcardstatus = | ||
| passengers | | former = | ||
| pass_year | | passengers = 2500 | ||
| pass_percent | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_system | | pass_percent = | ||
| mpassengers | | pass_system = | ||
| services | | mpassengers = | ||
| services = [[File:Feature ticket office.svg|20px|Computerized Ticketing Counters]] [[File:Feature parking.svg|20px|Parking]] [[File:Feature accessible.svg|20px|Disabled Access]] [[File:SymbolCoffeeShop.svg|20px|Food Plaza]] [[File:Aseos Públicos.jpg|20px|WC]] [[File:Feature suburban buses.svg|20px|Public Transportation]]{{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways|line=North Eastern Railway zone|left=Gangauli|right=Dobhi|to-left=Jaunpur Junction|to-right=Aunrihar Junction|type=Aunrihar–Kerakat-Jaunpur line}} | |||
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| map_type | | map_dot_label = Kerakat railway station | ||
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'''Kerakat railway station''' (KCT) is a passenger rail station serving the town of [[Kerakat]] and nearby villages. | '''Kerakat railway station''' (station code KCT) is a railway station in [[Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]], India. It is a passenger rail station serving the town of [[Kerakat]] and nearby villages. | ||
The station is situated {{convert|0.7|km}} North side from [[Kerakat]] Main Market. The station is part of the [[North Eastern Railway zone]]'s Varanasi Division and the [[Aunrihar-Jaunpur line]] via Kerakat. | |||
This station is a category (NSG 6) in North Eastern Railway. This station is situated in east Jaunpur. | |||
Nearby stations include {{stnlnk|Jaunpur Junction}} (JNU) and {{stnlnk|Zafarabad Junction}} (ZBD). | |||
==Overview== | |||
Kerakat railway station is a low-revenue station, serving over 2,500 passengers and over 6 Mail/Express and 6 Passenger trains (including MEMU) on a daily basis. It is under the administrative control of the [[North Eastern Railway zone]]'s [[Varanasi railway division]]. | |||
Kerakat railway station is well connected with many important cultural cites such as [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Jammu]], [[Gorakhpur]], [[Varanasi]], [[Chhapra]], [[Lucknow]], etc. | |||
==History== | |||
Kerakat railway station was established on March 21, 1904, during the British colonial era. Originally part of the Bengal and North Western Railway, it was built as a 1,000 mm (metre-gauge) line along the Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur route. | |||
'''Timeline of major developments''' | |||
*'''1904:''' The Aunrihar-Kerakat-Jaunpur line was opened, with Kerakat station serving as an important stop. | |||
*'''1904 (British Steam Era):''' The station included a pump house on its eastern side to fill water for the steam locomotives. The ruins of this pump house are still visible today. | |||
*'''2010–2011:''' The Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur line was converted from metre-gauge to broad-gauge, modernizing the railway infrastructure. It was converted to {{track gauge|1676 mm}}-wide [[broad gauge]] in 2010–11 along with basic amenities for the station with additional funds to the tune of {{INRConvert|13|l}} from [[MPLADS]].<ref name="station">{{cite news|title=केराकत को मिलेगा स्टेशन का दर्जा. रामचरित्र निषाद (Kerakat will get station status: Ramcharitra Nishad)|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/jaunpur/get-kerakt-status-station-ramcritr-nishad-6586/|access-date=22 July 2016|work=patrika.com|date=29 December 2015|location=Jaunpur|language=hi}}</ref> This Station Rebuilt in 2010-2011 From Meter gauge station to Broad Gauge Station with single line. | |||
*'''2019:''' The single-line section was electrified. | |||
*'''2022:''' A new, double electric line was constructed. On April 23, 2022, a new station building was also inaugurated, marking a significant upgrade to the station's facilities | |||
== Trains== | == Trains == | ||
# [[Suhaildev Superfast Express|Suhaildev Express]] | # [[Suhaildev Superfast Express|Suhaildev Express]] | ||
# | # Gondia - Barauni Express | ||
# [[Loknayak Express]] | # [[Loknayak Express]] | ||
# [[Bandra Terminus–Ghazipur City Weekly Express| | # [[Bandra Terminus–Ghazipur City Weekly Express|Bandra Terminus - Ghazipur City Express]] | ||
# [[ | # [[Ghazipur City–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express]] | ||
# | # Jaunpur - Ghazipur City Memu Express | ||
# Chhapra - Surat SPL | |||
# Mau - Anand Vihar Terminal SF Express | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Bengal and North Western Railway]] | *[[Bengal and North Western Railway]] | ||
*[[North Eastern Railway zone]] | *[[North Eastern Railway zone]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Jaunpur Junction]] | ||
*[[Aunrihar Junction]] | |||
*[[Varanasi Junction]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{IndiaRailInfo|8320}} | * {{cite web| | ||
url=http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/kerakat-kct/8320| title=Arrivals at KCT/Kerakat| website=IndiaRailInfo}} | |||
* {{cite web| url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/kerakat-kct/8320| title=Departures from KCT/Kerakat| website=IndiaRailInfo}} | |||
{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh}} | {{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1904]] | |||
[[Category:Railway stations in Jaunpur district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Jaunpur district]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Transport in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Buildings and structures in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Varanasi railway division]] | [[Category:Varanasi railway division]] | ||
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Kerakat railway station | ||
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| Location | Kerakat–Azamgarh Road (via Deogaon), Chittauna, Kerakat, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh – 222142 India | |
| Coordinates | 25°38′52″N 82°55′06″E / 25.647767°N 82.918429°E | |
| Elevation | 84 metres (276 ft) | |
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways (India) | |
| Operated by | Indian Railways | |
| Line(s) | Jaunpur-Aunrihar line | |
| Platforms | 2 | |
| Tracks | 4 | |
| Connections | Bus stand, Auto stand | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | At grade | |
| Parking | Yes | |
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Active | |
| Station code | KCT | |
| Zone(s) | North Eastern Railway | |
| Division(s) | Varanasi | |
| History | ||
| Opened | March 21, 1904 | |
| Rebuilt | April 23, 2022 | |
| Electrified | Yes | |
| Passengers | ||
| 2500 | ||
| Services | ||
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Kerakat railway station (station code KCT) is a railway station in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a passenger rail station serving the town of Kerakat and nearby villages.
The station is situated 0.7 kilometres (0.43 mi) North side from Kerakat Main Market. The station is part of the North Eastern Railway zone's Varanasi Division and the Aunrihar-Jaunpur line via Kerakat.
This station is a category (NSG 6) in North Eastern Railway. This station is situated in east Jaunpur.
Nearby stations include Jaunpur Junction (JNU) and Zafarabad Junction (ZBD).
Overview[edit | edit source]
Kerakat railway station is a low-revenue station, serving over 2,500 passengers and over 6 Mail/Express and 6 Passenger trains (including MEMU) on a daily basis. It is under the administrative control of the North Eastern Railway zone's Varanasi railway division.
Kerakat railway station is well connected with many important cultural cites such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jammu, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Chhapra, Lucknow, etc.
History[edit | edit source]
Kerakat railway station was established on March 21, 1904, during the British colonial era. Originally part of the Bengal and North Western Railway, it was built as a 1,000 mm (metre-gauge) line along the Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur route.
Timeline of major developments
- 1904: The Aunrihar-Kerakat-Jaunpur line was opened, with Kerakat station serving as an important stop.
- 1904 (British Steam Era): The station included a pump house on its eastern side to fill water for the steam locomotives. The ruins of this pump house are still visible today.
- 2010–2011: The Aunrihar–Kerakat–Jaunpur line was converted from metre-gauge to broad-gauge, modernizing the railway infrastructure. It was converted to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad gauge in 2010–11 along with basic amenities for the station with additional funds to the tune of ₹13 lakh (US$18,000) from MPLADS.[1] This Station Rebuilt in 2010-2011 From Meter gauge station to Broad Gauge Station with single line.
- 2019: The single-line section was electrified.
- 2022: A new, double electric line was constructed. On April 23, 2022, a new station building was also inaugurated, marking a significant upgrade to the station's facilities
Trains[edit | edit source]
- Suhaildev Express
- Gondia - Barauni Express
- Loknayak Express
- Bandra Terminus - Ghazipur City Express
- Ghazipur City–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express
- Jaunpur - Ghazipur City Memu Express
- Chhapra - Surat SPL
- Mau - Anand Vihar Terminal SF Express
See also[edit | edit source]
- Bengal and North Western Railway
- North Eastern Railway zone
- Jaunpur Junction
- Aunrihar Junction
- Varanasi Junction
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "केराकत को मिलेगा स्टेशन का दर्जा. रामचरित्र निषाद (Kerakat will get station status: Ramcharitra Nishad)". patrika.com (in हिन्दी). Jaunpur. 29 December 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Arrivals at KCT/Kerakat". IndiaRailInfo.
- "Departures from KCT/Kerakat". IndiaRailInfo.
