Kapurthala railway station
Kapurthala (station code: KXH) is a railway station located in Kapurthala district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Kapurthala city. Kapurthala station is managed by Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1]
Kapurthala | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway | |
| Location | Station Rd, Ashok Vihar, Kapurthala, Punjab India |
| Coordinates | 31°21′59″N 75°22′57″E |
| Elevation | 230 metres (750 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northern Railway |
| Line(s) | Jalandhar–Firozpur line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | KXH |
| Division(s) | Firozpur |
| Location | |
  Kapurthala railway station Location in Punjab | |
The railway station
Kapurthala railway station is at an elevation of 230 metres (750 ft) and was assigned the code – KXH.[2] The station is located on the single track, Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Jalandhar–Firozpur line. It is well connected to a number of major cities.[3][4][5]
Electrification
Currently the trains coming to Kapurthala are powered by diesel locomotives although electrification of the track is in pipeline.[6]
Amenities
Kapurthala railway station has computerized reservation counters, and all basic amenities. one ATM is available at the station,[1]
References
- "Passenger amenities details of Kapurthala railway station as on 31/03/2018". Rail Drishti. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Kapurthala railway station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "How to reach Kapurthala". Kapurthala district official website. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Kapurthala Train Station". Cleartrip. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Trains passing Kapurthala Station". NDTV. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- "Electrification of rly tracks in the pipeline". The Tribune India newspaper online. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
