Barasat Junction railway station

Barasat Junction is a Kolkata Suburban Railway station in Barasat. It is one of the major suburban railway stations in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India. Generally, people commuting daily use this station for travelling to Kolkata's Central Business District or other towns, with the busiest times at the station being the morning and evening peak periods. This station provides the facility of separate rest rooms for both male & female passengers. Barasat Junction Railway station consists of 6 permanent platforms (Platform no: 1–6).

Barasat Junction

বারসাত জংশন
Kolkata Suburban Railway junction station
Barasat Junction railway station
General information
LocationBarasat, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22.723940°N 88.483665°E / 22.723940; 88.483665
Elevation12 metres (39 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Platforms5
Tracks6
Construction
Structure typeAt Grade
ParkingNot available
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeBT
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1906 (1906)
Electrified1972 (1972)
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Hridaypur
towards Sealdah
Eastern Line
Dum Dum–Bangaon branch line
Bamangachhi
Kazipara
towards Hasnabad
Location
Barasat Junction
Location in West Bengal
Barasat Junction
Location in India
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