Latehar railway station
Latehar railway station is a small railway station in Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its code is LTHR. It serves Latehar city. The station consists of two platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.
Latehar railway station | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
| General information | |
| Location | National Highway 39, Latehar, Jharkhand India |
| Coordinates | 23.7253°N 84.4680°E |
| Elevation | 381 metres (1,250 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | East Central Railway |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 4 (double electrified broad gauge) |
| Connections | Auto stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | LTHR |
| Zone(s) | East Central Railway |
| Division(s) | Dhanbad |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
In June 2015, the Palamu Express was derailed near Latehar by a Maoist explosive attack. There were no casualties.
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