Salanpur railway station

Salanpur
General information
LocationSalanpur, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°45′44″N 86°52′30″E / 23.76226°N 86.87495°E / 23.76226; 86.87495
Elevation166 metres (545 ft)
System Indian Railways station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
LineHowrah–Delhi main line
Platforms3
TracksBroad Gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingNo
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeSLS
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
ClassificationNSG-6[1]
History
Electrified1996–97[2]
Previous namesEast Indian Railway
Location
Salanpur railway station
Location in West Bengal
Interactive map

Salanpur railway station (station code: SLS) is a railway station on the Howrah–Delhi main line under the Asansol railway division of the Eastern Railway zone.[4][5] It is situated between Rupnarayanpur and Sitarampur railway station in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, India.[6][7] Only Passenger and MEMU trains have scheduled halts here.[8]

Facilities

The station has three platforms, which are linked by a foot overbridge. Basic passenger facilities include a ticket counter, platform sheds and a drinking water supply. However, amenities such as retiring rooms are not available as of yet.[9]

Administration

The station falls under the administrative control of the Eastern Railway zone of Asansol railway division. Its station code is SLS.[4][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Eastern Railway – Asansol Division". Eastern Railway, Government of India. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  2. ^ "History of Electrification". information published by CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification). CORE (Central Organisation for Railway Electrification). Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  3. ^ "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
  4. ^ a b "List of Stations on Asansol Division". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Salanpur Railway Station Map/Atlas ER/Eastern Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Salanpur (SLS) Railway Station: Station Code, Schedule & Train Enquiry - RailYatri". www.railyatri.in. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  7. ^ TTI. "SLS / Salanpur Railway Station | Train Arrival / Departure Timings at Salanpur". www.totaltraininfo.com. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Live Trains at SALANPUR (SLS) Railway Station : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  9. ^ Service, Statesman News (16 October 2025). "Enhanced platform lighting improves safety for passengers". The Statesman. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
  10. ^ "SALANPUR SLS Railway Station". makemytrip.com. Retrieved 25 October 2025.