Shrirampur railway station [2] (also known as Serampore railway station) is one of the busiest railway stations on the Howrah–Bardhaman main line located in the Hooghly district, of the Indian state of West Bengal. [citation needed] An at-grade station, it serves Serampore city.
History
The first train of the Eastern Railway started its journey from Howrah to Hooghly on 15 August 1854. The train's first halt was Bally and its second was Serampore.
Electrification
Electrification of Howrah–Burdwan main line was completed with a 25 kV AC overhead system in 1958.[3]
Trains
The following Express/Superfast trains halt at Serampore railway station (SRP) in both directions:
- 13009/10 Doon Express (YNRK - HWH)
- 13019/20 Bagh Express (KGM - HWH)
- 13021/22 Mithila Express (RXL - HWH)
Gallery
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Embankment for the Calcutta Railway, behind the town of Serampore
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Shrirampur railway station board
References
- ↑ "Indian railway codes". Indian Railways. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ↑ "SRP/Shrirampur (4 PFs) – 264 Train Departures ER/Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ↑ "IR History Part IV 1947–1970". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 April 2013.