Abohar Junction railway station

Abohar Junction (station code: ABS) is located in Fazilka district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Abohar city. Abohar station falls under Ambala railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Abohar city is the administrative headquarter of Abohar Tehsil in Fazilka district.[1][2]

Abohar Junction
Indian Railways junction station
LocationStation Rd, Abohar, Fazilka district, Punjab
India
Coordinates30°08′21″N 74°11′42″E
Elevation185.78 metres (609.5 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway
Line(s)Bathinda–Sri Ganganagar line
Abohar–Fazilka line
Platforms2
Tracks3 nos Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Disabled accessWheelchair ramp
Wheelchair available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeABS
Division(s) Ambala
History
Opened1892
ElectrifiedNo
Passengers
20185662 per day
Location
Abohar Jn. railway station
Location in Punjab

Overview

Abohar railway station is located at an elevation of 185.78 metres (609.5 ft). It is one of the oldest train stations established in 1892 on Indian subcontinent during British Raj. This station is located on the single track, Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in), Bathinda–Sri Ganganagar line.[3][4]

Electrification

Abohar railway station is situated on single track DMU line.[5] The electrification of the single track BG Bathinda–Abohar–Sriganga Nagar line is in the pipeline.[6]

Amenities

Abohar railway station has 6 booking windows, one enquiry office and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, sheltered area with adequate seating. Wheelchair availability is also there for disabled persons. There are two platforms at the station and one foot overbridge(FOB).[5]

References
  1. "Abohar railway station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. "Administrative setup of Fazilka district". Fazilka district official website. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. "Abohar Train Station". Total Train Info. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  4. "Abohar Trains Schedule and station information". goibibo. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  5. "Passenger amenities details of Abohar railway station as on 31/03/2018". Rail Drishti. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  6. "Electrification of rly tracks in the pipeline". The Tribune India. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
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