Lakshannath Road railway station

Lakshannath Road 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. It is situated at Gabarghata in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1][2]

Lakshannath Road railway station
Passenger train station
General information
LocationGabarghata, Balasore district, Odisha
India
Coordinates21°50′31″N 87°15′03″E / 21.842011°N 87.250953°E / 21.842011; 87.250953
Elevation16 m (52 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Chennai main line
Kharagpur–Puri line
Platforms3
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeLXD
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
Angua South Eastern Railway zone Jaleswar
Location
Lakshannath Road railway station is located in India
Lakshannath Road railway station
Lakshannath Road railway station
Location within India
Lakshannath Road railway station is located in Odisha
Lakshannath Road railway station
Lakshannath Road railway station
Lakshannath Road railway station (Odisha)

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. ^ "LXD / Lakshannath Road Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Lakshannath Road". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. ^ Kumar, Vikas. "Lakshannath Road Railway Station Map/Atlas SER/South Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. 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.