Haldipada railway station

Haldipada railway station is a railway station on Kharagpur–Puri line, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Kharagpur railway division of South Eastern Railway zone.[1] It is situated beside National Highway 60 at Guhipur, Haldipada in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha. A total of 20 passengers trains stop at Haldipada railway station.[2]

Haldipada railway station
Passenger train station
General information
LocationNational Highway 60, Guhipur, Haldipada, Balasore district, Odisha
India
Coordinates21.571694°N 86.997222°E / 21.571694; 86.997222
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Chennai main line
Kharagpur–Puri line
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeHIP
Zone(s) South Eastern Railway zone
Division(s) Kharagpur railway division
History
Opened1901
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesEast Coast State Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Rupsa Junction
towards Howrah Junction
 South Eastern Railway zone Tikirapal Halt
towards Chennai Central
Location
Haldipada railway station is located in India
Haldipada railway station
Haldipada railway station
Location within India
Haldipada railway station is located in Odisha
Haldipada railway station
Haldipada railway station
Haldipada railway station (Odisha)

History

In between 1893 and 1896 the East Coast State Railway constructed Howrah–Chennai main line. Kharagpur–Puri branch was finally opened for public in 1901.[3] The route was electrified in several phases. In 2005, Howrah–Chennai route was completely electrified.[4]

Accident

On 29 December 1957, at about 22.14 hours, whilst Train No. 10 DN Janata Express was on the run between Rupsa and Haldipada stations, the driver heard an unusual sound and brought the train to a stand. On examination, it was found that the right hand rear bogie wheel tyre of the engine had burst. As the engin-e was not able to move, the rake of the Janata Express was drawn to Rupsa station. After the rake had been pulled back, efforts were made to pull the disabled engine, but it derailed of two front wheels.[5]

References
  1. "HIP / Haldipada Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Haldipada". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. Kumar, Vikas. "Haldipada Railway Station Map/Atlas SER/South Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  3. "South Eastern Railway". 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  4. "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Part 7". IRFCA. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  5. https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/1518/1/lsd_02_04_17-02-1958.pdf Page32
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