Kotkapura Junction | |
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Indian Railway | |
General information | |
Location | SH 16,
Kotkapura,
Faridkot,
Punjab India |
Coordinates | 30°34′47″N 74°49′03″E / 30.57979°N 74.81741°E |
Elevation | 209 metres (686 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | Northern Railway |
Line(s) | Bathinda–Firozpur line Fazilka–Kotkapura line |
Platforms | 3 |
Tracks | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard on ground |
Parking | Yes |
Bicycle facilities | No |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | KKP |
Division(s) | Firozpur |
History | |
Electrified | Yes |
Kotkapura Junction (station code: KKP) is a railway station located in Faridkot district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Kotkapura city. Kotkapura station falls under Firozpur railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. [1]
Kotkapura railway station is at an elevation of 209 metres (686 ft) and was assigned the code – KKP. [2] The station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge Bhatinda–Firozpur railway line. It is well connected to a number of major cities. [3] [4] [5]
The electrification of the single-track BG Kotkapura–Fazilka line is in the pipeline. [6] The electrification of the single track, 87 km Bhatinda–Firozpur railway sector was sanctioned at a cost of Rs 223.93 crore in September, 2018. The completion of electrification is expected by March 2022. [7]
Kotkapura railway station has 4 booking windows, and all basic amenities including an ATM. There are two foot over bridges connecting station with roads across railway tracks. [1] [8]