Sangrur railway station

Sangrur (station code: SAG) is a railway station located in Sangrur district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Sangrur city. Sangrur station falls under Ambala railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Sangrur
Indian Railway
LocationStation Rd, Sangrur, Sangrur district, Punjab
India
Coordinates30°14′32″N 75°49′49″E
Elevation239 metres (784 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway
Line(s)Ludhiana–Jakhal line
Platforms2
TracksBroad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSAG
Division(s) Ambala
History
Opened1905
Electrified2020
Location
Sangrur
Location in Punjab
Sangrur
Location in India

The railway station

Sangrur railway station is at an elevation of 239 metres (784 ft) and was assigned the station code – SAG.[1] This station is located on the single track, Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in), Ludhiana–Jakhal line. It is well connected to a number of major cities.[2][3][4]

Electrification

Sangrur railway station tracks electrification was completed in year 2020. The electrification of 62 km long stretch of Dhuri–Jakhal on Ludhiana–Jakhal line was completed and trial runs were successfully carried out in July 2020. The station is located between Dhuri and Jakhal stations.[5]

Amenities

Sangrur railway station has computerized reservation counters, and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, retiring room, sheltered area with adequate seating and an ATM. There is one foot overbridge connecting platforms.[6]

References
  1. "Sangrur railway station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. "How to reach Sangrur". Sangrur district official website. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. "Sangrur Train Station". goibibo. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  4. "Trains passing Sangrur (SAG) Station". NDTV. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  5. "Northern Railway completes electrification work on 130 km line in Punjab, Haryana". The New Indian Express. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  6. "Passenger amenities details of Sangrur railway station". Rail Drishti. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
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