Sri Muktsar Sahib Railway Station

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Sri Muktsar Sahib
Indian Railway
General information
LocationBura Gujjar Rd, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab
India
Coordinates 30°28′43″N74°30′53″E / 30.4787°N 74.5148°E / 30.4787; 74.5148
Elevation199 metres (653 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Northern Railway
Line(s)Fazilka–Kotkapura line
Platforms1
Tracks3 nos 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Accessible Wheelchair ramp
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeMKS
Division(s) Firozpur
History
ElectrifiedNo
Passengers
20181550 per day
Location
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Sri Muktsar Sahib railway station
Location in Punjab

(Station code: MKS) City's railway station is located on Bura Gujjar road, Sri Muktsar Sahib in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Sri Muktsar Sahib city which is the administrative headquarter of the district. Sri Muktsar Sahib railway station falls under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. [1]

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Overview

Sri Muktsar Sahib railway station is located at an elevation of 199 metres (653 ft). This station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge, Kotkapura–Fazilka line. [2] [3] [4]

Electrification

Sri Muktsar Sahib railway station is situated on single track DMU line. [5] The electrification of the single track BG Kotkapura-Fazilka line is in the pipeline. [6]

Amenities

Sri Muktsar Sahib railway station has 4 booking windows and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, sheltered area with adequate seating. There is one platforms at the station and one foot overbridge (FOB). [5]

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References

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