Murkongselek railway station
Murkongselek railway station is a main railway station in Dhemaji district, Assam. Its code is MZS. It serves Murkongselek town. The station consists of two platforms. The station has been upgraded to a standard Class II Station.[1] .[2][3][4] It is a railway station which connects Assam to Arunachal Pradesh.
 Murkongselek | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| Location | Murkongselek, Jonai, Dhemaji district, Assam India |
| Coordinates | 27.8291°N 95.2192°E |
| Elevation | 132 metres (433 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Line(s) | Rangiya–Murkongselek section |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 5 |
| Connections | Auto stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Single diesel line |
| Station code | MZS |
| Zone(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Division(s) | Rangiya |
| History | |
| Rebuilt | 2015 |
| Electrified | No |
| Location | |
  Murkongselek Location in Assam  Murkongselek Location in India | |
Station details
Platforms
There are a total of 3 platforms and 5 tracks. The platforms are connected by foot overbridge. These platforms are built to accommodate 24 coaches express train.
Murkongselek railway station has a separate platform for receiving and unloading freight (goods) trains.
Station layout
| G | Street level | Exit/Entrance & ticket counter |
| P1 | FOB, Side platform, No-1 doors will open on the left/right | |
| Track 1 | ||
| Track 2 | → | |
| FOB, Island platform, No- 2 doors will open on the left/right | ||
| Island platform, No- 3 doors will open on the left/right | ||
| Track 3 | ||
| Track 4 | For freight trains | |
| Track 5 | For freight trains | |
Major Trains
- Kamakhya–Murkongselek Lachit Express
- Rangapara North–Murkongselek Passenger
- Dekargaon–Murkongselek Passenger
Underconstruction new rail lines
227 km Murkongselek–Pasighat–Tezu–Rupai line is being undertake as a strategic project.[5][6]
Nearest airport
The nearest airports are Dibrugarh Airport, Lilabari Airport at Lakhimpur district, Pasighat Airport at Arunachal Pradesh.( Nearly 37 km).
See also
References
- "MZS/Murkongselek". India Rail Info.
- The last MG section of Northeast converted into BG
- Entire NE converted into BG line: NFR
- Strengthening railway infrastructure and boosting connectivity in North East
- India to construct strategic railway lines along border with China, Hindustan Times, 30 Nov 2016.
- 2019 target to survey 3 strategic rail lines along China border, Arunachal Observer, January 5, 2019.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Rail travel in India. |
- Murkongselek Station Junction Map
- Google. "Murkongselek Railway station" (Map). Google Maps. Google.