Radhikapur railway station
In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Radhikapur railway station. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Radhikapur railway station has played a crucial role in people's lives, influencing culture, technology and the way we relate to each other. Throughout history, Radhikapur railway station has been the subject of study and debate, generating conflicting opinions and awakening the curiosity of millions of people around the world. With this article, we will seek to shed light on the most relevant aspects of Radhikapur railway station, analyzing its importance and the implications it has on our daily lives.
Radhikapur Railway Station | |
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| Express train & passenger train station | |
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| General information | |
| Location | State Highway 10A, Radikapur, Distt: Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal India |
| Coordinates | 25°38′34″N 88°26′49″E / 25.642778°N 88.446944°E |
| Elevation | 37 metres (121 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Line(s) | Barsoi–Radhikapur branch line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | RDP |
| Division(s) | Katihar |
| History | |
| Opened | 1879 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | Assam–Bengal State Railway |
| Location | |
  Radhikapur Railway Station Location in West Bengal  Radhikapur Railway Station Location in India | |
Radhikapur railway station serves Radhikapur in the Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. It is an active rail transit system on the Bangladesh–India border. It is an India–Bangladesh land border checkpoint and has a land customs station for movement of goods. Both Indian and Bangladesh governments have been trying to increase connectivity through Radhikapur.
History
Assam Behar State Railway extended the metre-gauge railway from Parbatipur, now in Bangladesh, to Katihar in 1889. In 1948–50, as a part of the Assam Rail Link project, the Fakiragram–Kishanganj sector was connected to the North Eastern Railway network at Barsoi. The railway lines in the area started being converted to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge from the early 1960s. The Barsoi–Radhikapur sector was converted to broad gauge in 2006. Recorded trade volume in FY 2018-19 was INR 21 crores.
Amenities
Radhikapur railway station has the following amenities:
- Computerized reservation system
- Waiting room
- Retiring room
Platforms
There are a total of 2 platforms and 3 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge.
Station layout
| G | Street level | Exit/Entrance & ticket counter |
| P1 | FOB, Side platform, No-1 doors will open on the left/right | |
| Track 1 | ||
| Track 2 | ||
| Track 3 | ||
| FOB, Side platform, No- 2 doors will open on the left/right | ||
Track layout
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Station with three tracks and two side platforms
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References
- ^ "India–Bangladesh Relations" (PDF). Page 5: Connectivity. Ministry of External Affairs. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "PM Modi, Hasina inaugurate two rail, road connectivity projects, ANI 8 April 2017". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "Notification No. 63/94-Cus. (N.T.) dtd 21/11/1994 with amendments – Land Customs Stations and Routes for import and export of goods by land or inland water ways". Archived from the original on 28 January 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- ^ "List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India". Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ "IR History:Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "IR History: Part IV (1947–1970)". IRFCA. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ a b Alastair Boobyer. "India: the complex history of the junctions at Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri". IRFCA. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ^ Srivastava, V.P. "Role of Engineering Deptt in Meeting Corporate Objectives of Indian Railways" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 March 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
- ^ "Land Customs Station Evaluation Report" (PDF). Retrieved 24 January 2023.
External links
| Preceding station |  Indian Railways
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Following station | ||
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| Dalimgaon towards ?
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Northeast Frontier Railway zone | Terminus | ||
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