Atgaon railway station (station code: AGN) is a railway station situated in Atgaon, a town in the Shahapur taluka of Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The station lies on the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways and serves as one of the suburban halts on the Mumbai Suburban Railway network operating along the Central Line.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Station name | Atgaon railway station |
| Station code | AGN |
| Location | Atgaon, Shahapur taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Central Railway |
| Division | Mumbai CR |
| Line | Mumbai–Igatpuri section (Central Line) |
Overview
Atgaon is positioned on the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway between Asangaon and Thansit (Thansit/Khardi corridor), in the rural belt north-east of Mumbai. The station predominantly handles suburban passenger services and select stopping passenger trains, while most long-distance express trains transit without halting.
Location and access
The station serves Atgaon village and the neighbouring rural settlements of Shahapur taluka. It provides rail connectivity to commuters travelling towards Kalyan, Thane and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in the south-west, and towards Kasara, the terminal station of the Central Line suburban services, in the north-east. Road connectivity to the station is by way of routes branching off the Mumbai–Nashik corridor (NH 160 / Old Agra Road).
Services
Atgaon is a regular halt for Kasara-bound and CSMT-bound suburban EMU local trains. The Central Line section between Kalyan and Kasara, on which Atgaon is located, includes the steep ghat section beyond Kasara, and trains terminating or originating at Kasara provide the main suburban link for the station's catchment.
Significance
As one of the upcountry suburban halts on the Central Line, Atgaon plays a role in integrating the rural and semi-urban population of Shahapur taluka with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The station enables daily commuting for workers, students and traders to the urban centres of Thane and Mumbai.
Related topics
- Mumbai Suburban Railway
- Central Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)
- Central Railway zone
- Kasara railway station
- Asangaon railway station
- Shahapur, Thane
- Thane district
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata: Q4813149
- Indian Railways – Central Railway zone, official timetable and station listings.