Baruipara railway station is a railway station located in the Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the locality of Baruipara and adjoining villages, and lies on the Howrah–Bardhaman chord line operated by the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Location | Baruipara, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Line | Howrah–Bardhaman chord |
| Operator | Eastern Railway, Indian Railways |
| Division | Howrah railway division |
| Type | Suburban railway station |
| Electrification | Yes (overhead 25 kV AC) |
Overview
Baruipara is a halt on the Howrah–Bardhaman chord, one of the principal suburban corridors radiating from Howrah Junction. The station primarily handles Kolkata Suburban Railway services running between Howrah and stations such as Bardhaman, Memari and Mosagram. The chord line runs broadly parallel to the older Howrah–Bardhaman main line and reduces the distance between Howrah and Bardhaman by passing through the southern part of Hooghly district.
Background
The Howrah–Bardhaman chord was constructed by the Eastern Railway and commissioned in the late 1960s to provide a shorter and more direct alignment between Howrah and Bardhaman. The route was subsequently electrified, allowing the introduction of electric multiple-unit (EMU) services that now form the backbone of suburban traffic on this corridor. Baruipara, being located along this alignment, developed as a halt station serving local commuters travelling towards Kolkata for work, education and trade.
Services
The station is served almost exclusively by EMU local trains. Long-distance mail and express trains using the chord line generally do not halt at Baruipara. Typical services include:
- Howrah–Bardhaman local trains via the chord line
- Howrah–Memari and Howrah–Mosagram locals
- Short-distance EMU services terminating at intermediate stations
Significance
As with other halt stations on the chord line, Baruipara plays an important role in daily commuter movement in the western suburbs of the Kolkata metropolitan region. It provides connectivity for residents of the surrounding rural and semi-urban areas to employment and educational hubs in Howrah, Kolkata and Bardhaman.
Related topics
- Howrah–Bardhaman chord
- Eastern Railway zone
- Howrah railway division
- Kolkata Suburban Railway
- Hooghly district
- Howrah Junction railway station
- Bardhaman Junction railway station
References
- Wikidata: Q24041441
- Indian Railways, Eastern Railway zone — official timetables and station information