Fatehgarh Sahib railway station

Fatehgarh Sahib (station code: FGSB) is a small railway station located in Fatehgarh Sahib district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Fatehgarh Sahib city which is the administrative headquarter of the district. Fatehgarh Sahib station falls under Ambala railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]

Fatehgarh Sahib
Indian Railways
General information
LocationStation Rd, Opp. Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab
India
Coordinates30°39′04″N 76°23′19″E / 30.6511°N 76.3886°E / 30.6511; 76.3886
Elevation268.07 metres (879.5 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway
Line(s)Sirhind–Una-Mukerian line
Platforms1
Tracks5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeFGSB
Division(s) Ambala
History
Opened1927
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Fatehgarh Sahib railway station is located in Punjab
Fatehgarh Sahib railway station
Fatehgarh Sahib railway station
Location in Punjab

The railway station

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Fatehgarh Sahib railway station is located at an elevation of 268.07 metres (879.5 ft). This station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge, Sirhind–Nangal line. Station was established in 1927 when Sirhind to Nangal line was opened.[2][3][4][5]

Electrification

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Fatehgarh Sahib railway station line is electrified.[6] Sections of Sirhind–Nangal line were completed and energized at various times between 1999 and 2001 and complete line from Sirhind to Nangal was tested and inspected by CRS on 24 April 2001.[7]

Amenities

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Fatehgarh Sahib railway station has two booking windows and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, sheltered area with adequate seating. There is one platform at the station.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Fatehgarh Sahib railway station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Detail of Development Milestones in Roopnagar – Pg 20" (PDF). Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  3. ^ "How to reach Fatehgarh Sahib". Fatehgarh Sahib district official website. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Fatehgarh Sahib Train Station". Total Train Info. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Fatehgarh Sahib Trains Schedule and station information". goibibo. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Passenger amenities details of Fatehgarh Sahib railway station". Rail Drishti. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  7. ^ "IR Electrification Chronology up to 31.03.2004". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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