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
General information
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 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
AccessibleWheelchair ramp
Wheelchair available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeABS
Division(s) Ambala
History
Opened1892
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
20185662 per day
Location
Abohar Jn. railway station is located in Punjab
Abohar Jn. railway station
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, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge, 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. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  3. "Abohar Train Station". Total Train Info. Archived from the original on 14 June 2017. 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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