Benapur railway station

Benapur railway station is a railway station on Kharagpur–Puri line, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Kharagpur railway division of South Eastern Railway zone.[1] It is situated beside National Highway 60, Dharimba at Benapur in Paschim Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[2]

Benapur railway station
Passenger train station
General information
LocationNational Highway 60, Dharimba, Benapur, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°16′17″N 87°22′34″E / 22.271352°N 87.376241°E / 22.271352; 87.376241
Elevation35 m (115 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Chennai main line
Kharagpur–Puri line
Platforms5
Tracks5
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBPE
Zone(s) South Eastern Railway zone
Division(s) Kharagpur railway division
History
Opened1901; 123 years ago (1901)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesEast Coast State Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Hijli South Eastern Railway zone Narayangarh
Location
Benapur railway station is located in India
Benapur railway station
Benapur railway station
Location within India
Benapur railway station is located in West Bengal
Benapur railway station
Benapur railway station
Benapur railway station (West Bengal)

History

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In between 1893 and 1896 the East Coast State Railway constructed Howrah–Chennai main line. Kharagpur–Puri branch was finally opened for public in 1901.[3] The route was electrified in several phases. In 2005, Howrah–Chennai route was completely electrified.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Benapur Railway Station Map/Atlas SER/South Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Benapur Railway Station (BPE) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". NDTV. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  3. ^ "South Eastern Railway". 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  4. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Part 7". IRFCA. Retrieved 31 October 2019.