Dakshin Barasat railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway station on the main line. It is under the jurisdiction of the Sealdah railway division in the Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Dakshin Barasat railway station is situated beside Baruipur-Kulpi Road, Beladanga, Dakshin Barasat, South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
History
In 1882, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Sonarpur Junction to Jaynagar Majilpur via Dakshin Barasat.
Electrification
Electrification from Sonarpur Junction to Jaynagar Majilpur including Dakshin Barasat was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.
Station complex
The platform is well sheltered. The station possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the SH-1. There is a proper approach road to this station.
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