Jagiroad railway station
Jagiroad Railway Station coded JID is a railway station in the town Jagiroad of Assam, India. It is an important station on the Guwahati–Lumding section of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).[1]
 Jagiroad Railway Station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Jagiroad, Morigaon district, Assam India |
| Coordinates | 26°07′N 92°25′E |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Line(s) | Guwahati–Lumding section |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Terminus |
| Parking | yes |
| Other information | |
| Station code | JID |
| Zone(s) | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Division(s) | Lumding |
| History | |
| Opened | |
| Electrified | Double Electric-Line |
| Passengers | |
| Over Approx. 400-500 passengers per day | |
| Location | |
  Jagiroad railway station Location in Assam | |
History
The Jagiroad Railway Station was established in 1896, during the British colonial era.[2][3] It was originally known as the Nakhola Railway Station.[2] but, later it was renamed to Jagiroad in 1930 to avoid confusion with the Noakhali district in Bangladesh.[2]
The station was built as part of the Assam-Bengal Railway project, which was aimed at connecting the northeastern region of India to the rest of the country. The Jagiroad Railway Station played an important role in the development of the Morigaon district, providing a vital transportation link for the local population.[3]
Facilities
Jagiroad Railway Station in Assam will get a facelift under the Amrit Bharat Project.[lower-alpha 1] The station will be given an airport-like look. The upgrade is expected to cater to the needs of railway passengers in the area.[4][5][6]
The Northeast Frontier Railway has initiated the construction of a new three-lane Road over Bridge (ROB), measuring 11 meters in width, adjacent to the Jagiroad Railway Station within the Lumding Division. This ROB project spans over 344 meters in total, featuring a central span of 74 meters composed of a Bow String Arch Steel Girder. It is replacing level crossing gate no ST – 27 situated at Jagiroad station yard and NH-715A. The expected completion date for this newly constructed ROB is set for October 2023, with an estimated budget of Rs 70 crore. Notably, the Bow String Girder weighs 730 metric tons and reaches a maximum height of 12.85 meters.[7][8]
Jagiroad train derailment
On 16 April 2014, around 2:15am Guwahati bound BG Express derailed on the Guwahati-Lumding section near Jagiroad in central Assam's Morigaon district, it's leading to 45 injuries. At the time of the accident, the train was carrying around 700 passengers.[9][10]
Footnotes
- The renovation is part of the Amrit Bharat Project, a government initiative to develop and improve railway infrastructure in India. The project aims to provide passengers with a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel experience.[4]
References
- "JID/Jagi Road Railway Station Map/Atlas NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone". indiarailinfo.com.
- Allen, Basil Copleston (1905). Assam District Gazetteers: Nowgong. Baptist Mission Press. p. 171.
- R.P. Saxena. "Indian Railway History timeline". Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- "Jagiroad Railway Station to get a facelift under Amrit Bharat Project". The Sentinel.
- "Northeast to get revamped railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme". ANI.
- "32 stations in Assam to be redeveloped, CM Himanta says train travel will be good experience". Deccan Herald.
- "Bow String Girder of new ROB launched in Jagiroad". morungexpress.com.
- "NF Railway launches bow string girder of new ROB". millenniumpost.in. 31 July 2023.
- "45 injured in a train accident in Assam". 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
- "19 passengers injured in Assam train accident". The Hindu. Guwahati. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.