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{{Short description|Railway station in Pulwama, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name = Kakapora | | name = Kakapora Railway Station | ||
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station | | type = [[Indian Railways]] station | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| coordinates = {{coord|33.9531|74.9136|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}} | | coordinates = {{coord|33.9531|74.9136|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}} | ||
| map_type = | | map_type = Jammu and Kashmir | ||
| elevation = 1594.966 | | elevation = 1594.966 | ||
| line = [[Jammu–Baramulla line]] | | line = [[Jammu–Baramulla line]] | ||
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| closed = | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt = | | rebuilt = | ||
| electrified = | | electrified = Ongoing | ||
| | | accessible = | ||
| code = {{Indian railway code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code = KAPE | | code = KAPE | ||
| zone = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] | | zone = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] | ||
| division = | | division = {{rwd|Jammu}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned = Indian Railways | | owned = Indian Railways | ||
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'''Kakapora railway station''' is a railway station in the [[Northern Railway zone]] of Indian Railways. It is one of the four stations in [[Pulwama district]], others being [[Awantipora railway station]], [[Pampore railway station]] and Panzgam railway station respectively. | '''Kakapora railway station''' is a railway station in the [[Northern Railway zone]] of Indian Railways.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Kakapor Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/kakapor-kape/7014 |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> It is one of the four stations in [[Pulwama district]], others being [[Awantipora railway station]], [[Pampore railway station]] and Panzgam railway station respectively. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The station is situated in notified area of [[Kakapora]] in [[Pulwama district]] about 20 km south of [[Srinagar]]. | The station is situated in notified area of [[Kakapora]] in [[Pulwama district]] about 20 km south of [[Srinagar]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-14 |title=Woman Injured After Falling From Moving Train In South Kashmir’s Pulwama |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2025/04/14/woman-injured-after-falling-from-moving-train-in-south-kashmirs-pulwama/ |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Kashmir Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{main|Jammu–Baramulla line}} | {{main|Jammu–Baramulla line}} | ||
The station has been built as part of the [[Jammu–Baramulla line]] megaproject, aiming to link the [[Kashmir Valley]] with Jammu Tawi the rest of the Indian railway network. The Leg 2 section of this network is incomplete. It is expected to be completed by 2017. | The station has been built as part of the [[Jammu–Baramulla line]] megaproject, aiming to link the [[Kashmir Valley]] with Jammu Tawi the rest of the Indian railway network. The Leg 2 section of this network is incomplete. It is expected to be completed by 2017. An extension of the railway line between Kakapora and Shopian is planned in January 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SARAF |first=B. L. |date=2026-01-28 |title=Train to Shopian |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/opinion/train-to-shopian/ |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Greater Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Like every other station in this mega project, this station also features Kashmiri wood architecture, with an intended ambience of a royal court which is designed to complement the local surroundings to the station. Station signage is predominantly in [[Urdu]], English and [[Hindi]]. | Like every other station in this mega project, this station also features Kashmiri wood architecture, with an intended ambience of a royal court which is designed to complement the local surroundings to the station. Station signage is predominantly in [[Urdu]], English and [[Hindi]]. | ||
In 2022, an RPF personnel was killed in a terror attack outside the station.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terrorists kill ASI RPF, injure jawan outside Kakapora Railway Station in Pulwama |url=http://brighterkashmir.com//news/terrorists-kill-asi-rpf-injure-jawan-outside-kakapora-railway-station-in-pulwama |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Brighter Kashmir}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 2013]] | |||
[[Category:Railway stations in Pulwama district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Pulwama district]] | ||
[[Category:Kashmir]] | [[Category:Kashmir]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Jammu railway division]] | ||
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Kakapora Railway Station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| Location | Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir India |
| Coordinates | 33°57′11″N 74°54′49″E / 33.9531°N 74.9136°E |
| Elevation | 1594.966 |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northern Railways |
| Line(s) | Jammu–Baramulla line |
| Construction | |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Active |
| Station code | KAPE |
| Zone(s) | Northern Railway |
| Division(s) | Jammu |
| History | |
| Opened | 2013 |
| Electrified | Ongoing |
| Location | |
  Kakapora Railway Station Location within Jammu and Kashmir | |
Kakapora railway station is a railway station in the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1] It is one of the four stations in Pulwama district, others being Awantipora railway station, Pampore railway station and Panzgam railway station respectively.
Location[edit | edit source]
The station is situated in notified area of Kakapora in Pulwama district about 20 km south of Srinagar.[1][2]
History[edit | edit source]
The station has been built as part of the Jammu–Baramulla line megaproject, aiming to link the Kashmir Valley with Jammu Tawi the rest of the Indian railway network. The Leg 2 section of this network is incomplete. It is expected to be completed by 2017. An extension of the railway line between Kakapora and Shopian is planned in January 2026.[3]
Design[edit | edit source]
Like every other station in this mega project, this station also features Kashmiri wood architecture, with an intended ambience of a royal court which is designed to complement the local surroundings to the station. Station signage is predominantly in Urdu, English and Hindi.
In 2022, an RPF personnel was killed in a terror attack outside the station.[4]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Kakapor Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "Woman Injured After Falling From Moving Train In South Kashmir's Pulwama". Kashmir Observer. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ SARAF, B. L. (28 January 2026). "Train to Shopian". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "Terrorists kill ASI RPF, injure jawan outside Kakapora Railway Station in Pulwama". Brighter Kashmir. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
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