Dhandari Kalan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Indian Railways | ||
 Dhandari Kalan Railway station | ||
| Location | National Highway 44, Dhandari Kalan, Ludhiana, Ludhiana district, Punjab India | |
| Coordinates | 30°52′28″N 75°54′36″E / 30.8743755°N 75.909877°E | |
| Elevation | 254 metres (833 ft) | |
| Owned by | Indian Railways | |
| Operated by | Northern Railway | |
| Line(s) | Ambala–Attari line | |
| Platforms | 3 | |
| Tracks | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Standard on ground | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Functioning | |
| Station code | DDL | |
| Division(s) | Firozpur | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 1870 | |
| Electrified | Yes | |
| Services | ||
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  Dhandari Kalan Location in Punjab  Dhandari Kalan Dhandari Kalan (India) | ||
Dhandari Kalan railway station a railway station on Ambala–Attari line under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone. This is situated beside National Highway 44 at Dhandari Kalan, Ludhiana in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab.[1][2]
History[edit | edit source]
Amritsar–Attari line was completed in 1862.[3] the electrification of the line was completed in different period. Shahbad Markanda-Mandi Gobindgarh sector was electrified in 1995–96, the Mandi Gobindgarh–Ludhiana sector in 1996–97, the Phillaur–Phagwara sector in 2002–03, and the Phagwara–Jallandhar City–Amritsar in 2003–04.[4]
Station layout[edit | edit source]
The station consists of three platforms with standard on-ground infrastructure.[5] Basic passenger amenities are available, including shelters and ticketing facilities.
Services[edit | edit source]
The station is served primarily by passenger trains and MEMU trains on the Ambala–Attari line. Major nearby railway stations include Ludhiana Junction and Sahnewal.
Freight operations[edit | edit source]
The station is located within the industrial belt of Ludhiana and supports freight movement related to local industries. It is situated near logistics and inland freight facilities serving the region.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme[edit | edit source]
Dhandari Kalan railway station has been identified for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, under which multiple stations in Punjab are being modernised with improved passenger amenities and infrastructure.[6]
Connectivity[edit | edit source]
The station is located along National Highway 44 and is connected to Ludhiana city by road. Public transport options such as buses and auto-rickshaws are available for last-mile connectivity.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Joshi, Yash. "Dhandari Kalan Railway Station Map/Atlas NR/Northern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ "Dhandari Kalan Railway Station (DDL) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ "Scinde, Punjaub & Delhi Railway - FIBIwiki". wiki.fibis.org. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ "[IRFCA] Electrification History from CORE". irfca.org. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
- ↑ Behl, Mohit (19 June 2023). "Infra boost: Dhandari railway station gets third platform". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a total of 30 stations identified for renovation and modernization in Punjab". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.