Dimapur railway station
Dimapur is a railway station on the Lumding–Dibrugarh section. It is located in Dimapur district in the Indian state of Nagaland. It serves Dimapur and the surrounding areas.
 Dimapur | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway station | |
| Location | Dimapur, Nagaland India |
| Coordinates | 25°54′21″N 93°43′42″E |
| Elevation | 154 metres (505 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Line(s) | Lumding–Dibrugarh section |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Disabled access |  |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | DMV |
| Zone(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Division(s) | Lumding |
| History | |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Previous names | Assam Bengal Railway |
| Location | |
  Dimapur railway station Location in Nagaland | |
History
The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge railway earlier laid by Assam Bengal Railway from Chittagong to Lumding was extended to Tinsukia on the Dibru–Sadiya line in 1903.[1][2]
The project for the conversion of the Lumding–Dibrugarh section from metre gauge to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad gauge was completed by the end of 1997.[3]
Under-construction line to Kohima
As of July 2020, the Dimapur–Kohima line to Kohima In Nagaland is expected to be completed by March 2023.[4]
The 123-kilometre (76 mi)-long Dimapur–Zubza–Kohima new line project has the status of a National Project. Final location survey has been completed for the entire project.[5][6]
As of August 2019, the 25% work on the 82.5 km line from Dimapur (Nagaland's only railhead at present) to Zubza near state capital Kohima has been completed, railway has requested the Nagaland govt to expedite the land acquisition process which is holding up progress on this rail link.
Future extension
Chinese govt has proposed to Myanmar to connect the existing Myitkyina railhead in North Myanmar on China–Myanmar border to west to Zubza/Dimapur railhead in Nagaland of India, and to east to Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan of China.[7]
Amenities
Dimapur railway station has two four-bedded retiring rooms and a four-bedded dormitory.[8]
References
- "History of Tinsukia Division". NF Railway. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- Urban History of India: A Case-Study by Deepali Barua, pages 79–80, ISBN 81-7099-538-8, Mittal Publications, A-110 Mohan Garden, New Delhi 110059
- "Lumding Dibrugarh GC Project". Process Register. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- North East to get better Indian Railways connectivity! 5 major rail projects lined up, Financial Express, July 17, 2020.
- "North Eastern Region" (PDF). Indian Railways. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Future rail extension plans in Myanmar
- "Retiring rooms in North East Frontier Railway". Indian Railways. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
External links
- Dimapur railway station at the India Rail Info
Dimapur travel guide from Wikivoyage- Dimapur railway station Walk through video
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rangapahar Crossing | Northeast Frontier Railway zone | Khotkhoti |