Gevra Road Railway Station | |
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Indian Railways station | |
General information | |
Location | Vikas Nagar, Kusmunda, Korba, Chhattisgarh India |
Coordinates | 22°20′57″N82°38′46″E / 22.3493°N 82.6462°E |
Elevation | 306 metres (1,004 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | South East Central Railways |
Line(s) | Gevra Road–Champa line |
Platforms | 3 |
Tracks | 3 (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 | GAD |
Fare zone | South East Central Railway zone, Bilaspur railway division |
History | |
Opened | 2013 |
Electrified | Yes |
Location | |
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