Brahmani railway station

Brahmani railway station is a halt railway station on Kharagpur–Puri line, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Khurda Road railway division of East Coast Railway zone. It is situated beside National Highway 200 in Jajpur district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1][2]

Brahmani railway station
Passenger train station
General information
LocationNational Highway 200, Jajpur district, Odisha
India
Coordinates20°51′47″N 86°03′22″E / 20.862952°N 86.05621°E / 20.862952; 86.05621
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEast Coast Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Chennai main line
Kharagpur–Puri line
Platforms3
Tracks3
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBRMI
Zone(s) East Coast Railway zone
Division(s) Khurda Road railway division
History
Opened1901
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesEast Coast State Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Jakhapura Junction East Coast Railway zone Jenapur
Location
Brahmani railway station is located in India
Brahmani railway station
Brahmani railway station
Location within India
Brahmani railway station is located in Odisha
Brahmani railway station
Brahmani railway station
Brahmani 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. ^ "Brahmani P.H. Railway Station Forum/Discussion – Railway Enquiry". Indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Brahmani Ph Railway Station. Station location and description. Division – Khurda Road". erailway.co.in. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. ^ "South Eastern Railway". 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Part 7". Irfca.org. Retrieved 5 November 2019.