Kolkata railway station

Kolkata
Kolkata station
General information
LocationBelgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700037
India
Coordinates22°36′05″N 88°23′03″E / 22.6012775°N 88.3841474°E / 22.6012775; 88.3841474
Elevation9 metres (30 ft)
SystemIndian Railways and Kolkata Suburban Railway station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
LineKolkata Circular line
Platforms5
Tracks8
Connections
  • Belgachia
  • Kolkata Station
  • RG Kar Hospital
  • Taxi Stand
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeKOAA
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened2006 (2006)
Rebuilt2014
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesChitpur Central
Passengers
600,000 daily
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Patipukur Circular Line Tala
Location

Kolkata railway station (KOAA) is the one of the large intercity railway stations serving Kolkata Metropolitan Area in West Bengal, India. The others are Sealdah, Howrah, Shalimar, Dankuni and Santragachi Junction. It is situated in the Belgachia locality of North Kolkata.