Santoshpur Railway Station
History
In 1890, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Ballygunge Junction to Budge Budge via Santoshpur.
Electrification
Electrification from Ballygunge Junction to Budge Budge including Santoshpur was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.
Station complex
The platform is very much well sheltered. The station possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. There is a proper approach road to this station.
Connections
Auto
7 Auto services are available from this station. Autos are available towards Bartala Rail Line More, Bandhabartala, Haziratan Hati Park, Akra Phatak, Taratala Crossing, Dakghar (via Kankhuli Amlitala) and Mollargate.
Bus
Several Buses ply on Santoshpur Road are:
- 12AD Akra Phatak - Howrah Station
- S-46 Rabindra Nagar - Karunamoyee (Salt Lake)
- S-63 Metiabruz - Behala 14 No. Bus Terminus
- SD-27 Akra Phatak - Dostipur
References
- ^ "Santoshpur station live status of trains". erail.in. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Massive fire breaks out in Santoshpur railway station". The Print. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "Indian Railways History Time Line". Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "History of The Electrification of Indian Railways". Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "The Chronology of Railway Development in Eastern India". Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
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