Kotkapura Junction (station code: KKP) is a railway station located in Faridkot district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Kotkapura city. Kotkapura station falls under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]
Kotkapura Junction | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway | |
| General information | |
| Location | SH 16, Kotkapura, Faridkot, Punjab India |
| Coordinates | 30°34′47″N 74°49′03″E / 30.57979°N 74.81741°E |
| Elevation | 209 metres (686 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northern Railway |
| Line(s) | Bathinda–Firozpur line Fazilka–Kotkapura line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | KKP |
| Division(s) | Firozpur |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
The railway station edit
Kotkapura railway station is at an elevation of 209 metres (686 ft) and was assigned the code – KKP.[2] The station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge Bhatinda–Firozpur railway line. It is well connected to a number of major cities.[3][4][5]
Electrification edit
The electrification of the single-track BG Kotkapura–Fazilka line is in the pipeline.[6] The electrification of the single track, 87 km Bhatinda–Firozpur railway sector was sanctioned at a cost of Rs 223.93 crore in September, 2018. The completion of electrification is expected by March 2022.[7]
Amenities edit
Kotkapura railway station has 4 booking windows, and all basic amenities including an ATM. There are two foot over bridges connecting station with roads across railway tracks.[1][8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Passenger amenities details of Kotkapura railway station". Rail Drishti. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Kotkapura railway station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Kotkapura railway station". Total Train Info. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Kotkapura Train Station". Cleartrip. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Trains passing Kotkapura Station". NDTV. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Electrification of rly tracks in the pipeline". The Tribune India. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Under-utilised, no plan of doubling Bathinda–Ferozepur rail link". The Tribune India. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Kotkapura Railway Station Trains Schedule and Station information". goibibo. Retrieved 31 August 2020.