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{{Short description|Railway station in Assam, India}}
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| name = New Tinsukia <br />নিউ তিনিচুকীয়া
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway]] [[Junction Station]]
| type = [[Regional rail]] and [[Commuter rail]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
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| image_caption = New Tinsukia railway station
| image_caption = New Tinsukia Railway Station Complex
| address = Assam Trunk Road, Hijuguri, Distt: Tinsukia, Assam
| address = Assam Trunk Road, Hijuguri, [[Tinsukia]]-786192, [[Assam]]
| country = India
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| elevation = {{convert|124|m|ft}}
| elevation = {{convert|124|m|ft}}
| line = [[Lumding-Dibrugarh section]]
| line = * [[Lumding–Dibrugarh section]]
* Dibrugarh Town-Tinsukia-Ledo/Dangri section
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| other = Auto-rickshaw, Bus Stand
| platform = 4
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| platform = 3
| parking = Yes
| tracks = 10
| bicycle = Yes
| parking = {{rint|park}} Available
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| bicycle = {{rint|bicycle}} Available
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| opened = 1883
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| electrified = Ongoing
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| code = '''NTSK'''
| division = [[Tinsukia railway division]]
| zone = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone]]
| division = {{rwd|Tinsukia}}
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway Zone (India)|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
| operator = [[Northeast Frontier Railway zone|Northeast Frontier Railway]]
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| status = Functioning
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| former = [[Dibru-Sadiya Railway]]
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| passengers = 30K/Day
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'''New Tinsukia''' is a railway junction station on the [[Lumding-Dibrugarh section]]. It is located in [[Tinsukia district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Assam]]. It serves [[Tinsukia]] and the surrounding areas. It is the second station in the town of [[Tinsukia]] after the old Tinsukia Station.
'''New Tinsukia''' is a railway junction station on the [[Lumding–Dibrugarh section]]. It is located in [[Tinsukia district]] in the Indian state of [[Assam]]. It serves [[Tinsukia]] and the surrounding areas. New Tinsukia is the second station in the town of Tinsukia after the old Tinsukia Station. The [[Railway Heritage Park, Tinsukia]] is located at the station, with locomotives from the [[Darjeeling Himalayan Railway]] (DHR), [[Dibru–Sadiya Railway]] (DSR) and [[Assam Bengal Railway]] (ABR).


==History==
==History==
The {{RailGauge|1000mm}} wide [[metre gauge]] line from Dibrugarh steamer ghat to [[Makum railway station|Makum]] was opened to passenger traffic on 16 July 1883.<ref name=assamrly>Urban History of India: A Case-Study by Deepali Barua, pages 79-80, {{ISBN|81-7099-538-8}}, Mittal Publications, A-110 Mohan Garden, New Delhi - 110059</ref>
The {{RailGauge|1000mm}}-wide [[metre-gauge]] line from Dibrugarh steamer ghat to [[Makum railway station|Makum]] was opened to passenger traffic on 16 July 1883.<ref name=assamrly>''Urban History of India: A Case-Study'' by Deepali Barua, pages 79-80, {{ISBN|81-7099-538-8}}, Mittal Publications, A-110 Mohan Garden, New Delhi – 110059</ref>


The metre gauge railway track earlier laid by [[Assam Bengal Railway]] from Chittagong to Lumding was extended to Tinsukia on the Dibru-Sadiya line in 1903.<ref name=assamrly/><ref name=tinsukia>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfr.railnet.gov.in/TSK/Network%20Map/history.htm |title=History of Tinsukia Division |publisher=NF Railway |accessdate=13 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310133856/http://www.nfr.railnet.gov.in/TSK/Network%20Map/history.htm |archivedate=10 March 2014 |df= }}</ref>
The metre-gauge railway track earlier laid by [[Assam Bengal Railway]] from Chittagong to Lumding was extended to Tinsukia on the Dibru–Sadiya line in 1903.<ref name=assamrly/><ref name=tinsukia>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfr.railnet.gov.in/TSK/Network%20Map/history.htm |title=History of Tinsukia Division |publisher=NF Railway |accessdate=13 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140310133856/http://www.nfr.railnet.gov.in/TSK/Network%20Map/history.htm |archivedate=10 March 2014 }}</ref>


The project for the conversion of the Lumding-Dibrugarh section from metre gauge to {{RailGauge|1676mm}} wide [[Indian gauge|broad gauge]] was completed by the end of 1997.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.processregister.com/Lumding-Dibrugarh_G_C/Project/pid11580.htm |title = Lumding Dibrugarh GC Project| publisher= Process Register| accessdate = 13 May 2013 }}</ref>
The project for the conversion of the Lumding–Dibrugarh section from metre gauge to {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] was completed by the end of 1997.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.processregister.com/Lumding-Dibrugarh_G_C/Project/pid11580.htm |title = Lumding Dibrugarh GC Project| publisher= Process Register| accessdate = 13 May 2013 }}</ref>


== Station amenities==
==Amenities==
Following services available in New Tinsukia Jn. Railway Station:
New Tinsukia railway station has two double-bedded AC retiring rooms; 2 double bedded, a single bedded Non AC retiring rooms and a 7 bedded dormitory.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/retiring/retnefr1.jsp|title =Retiring rooms in North East Frontier Railway | publisher= Indian Railways| accessdate = 14 May 2013}}</ref>


* 02 (02 Bedded) AC Retiring Rooms with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker/Charging point [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px]]
== Trains ==
* 02 (02 Bedded) Non AC Retiring Rooms with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px]]
Important trains are - [[Kamrup Express]] , train No 15959/60 running between [[Howrah Junction]] and [[Dibrugarh]]. 14055/56 [[Brahmaputra Mail]] running between Delhi and Dibrugarh. 15603/04 Intercity Express between Ledo and [[Kamakhya Junction]] [[Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express]] running between New Delhi and Dibrugarh.
* 01 (01 Bedded) Non AC Retiring Room with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px]]
* 01 (07 Bedded) Non AC Dormitory with Free Wi-Fi/TV [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px]]
* ATM [[File:Map_icons_by_Scott_de_Jonge_-_atm.svg|20px]]
* Paid Executive Lounge cum Food Bar
* High Speed Google Railwire Free Wi-Fi service [[File:Wifiservice.svg|20px]]
* Upper Class/Lower Class Waiting Rooms having Free Wi-Fi/AC/TV/Charging points/Drinking water & separate Ladies/Gents Washrooms [[File:Waiting_Room_-_The Noun_Project.svg|20px]]
* Food Plaza [[File:BSicon_REST.svg|20px]]
* Tea Stall [[File:AB-Autobahnkiosk.svg|25px]]
* FOB with 2X [[File:Aiga_escalator_up_mirror.svg|25px]] Escalator/Elevators [[File:Elevator_(AIGA_based).svg|15px]] 2X
* CCTV Surveillance [[File:Surveillance_camera.svg|35px]]
* Cloak Room [[File:Baggage claim ecomo.svg|25px]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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{{Railway stations in Assam}}
{{Railway stations in Assam}}


[[Category:Railway junction stations in India]]
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1883]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in Assam]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Tinsukia district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Tinsukia district]]
[[Category:Tinsukia railway division]]
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[[Category:Transport in Tinsukia]]

Latest revision as of 18:38, 18 June 2024


New Tinsukia Junction
Regional rail and Commuter rail station
New Tinsukia Railway Station Complex
General information
LocationAssam Trunk Road, Hijuguri, Tinsukia-786192, Assam
 India
Coordinates27°28′47″N 95°20′02″E / 27.4797°N 95.3340°E / 27.4797; 95.3340
Elevation124 metres (407 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNortheast Frontier Railway
Line(s)
Platforms3
Tracks10
ConnectionsAuto-rickshaw, Bus Stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingParking Available
Bicycle facilitiesBicycle facilities Available
AccessibleDisabled access Yes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeNTSK
Zone(s) Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Division(s) Tinsukia
History
Opened1883
ElectrifiedOngoing
Previous namesDibru-Sadiya Railway
Passengers
30K/Day (Increase high)
Services
Waiting RoomFood & DrinkFood PlazaLiftsCCTVEscalatorsRailwire Free WifiRetiring Rooms
Location
New Tinsukia Junction railway station is located in Assam
New Tinsukia Junction railway station
New Tinsukia Junction railway station
Location in Assam
Map

New Tinsukia is a railway junction station on the Lumding–Dibrugarh section. It is located in Tinsukia district in the Indian state of Assam. It serves Tinsukia and the surrounding areas. New Tinsukia is the second station in the town of Tinsukia after the old Tinsukia Station. The Railway Heritage Park, Tinsukia is located at the station, with locomotives from the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), Dibru–Sadiya Railway (DSR) and Assam Bengal Railway (ABR).

History

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The 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge line from Dibrugarh steamer ghat to Makum was opened to passenger traffic on 16 July 1883.[1]

The metre-gauge railway track earlier laid by Assam Bengal Railway from Chittagong to Lumding was extended to Tinsukia on the Dibru–Sadiya line in 1903.[1][2]

The project for the conversion of the Lumding–Dibrugarh section from metre gauge to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge was completed by the end of 1997.[3]

Station amenities

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Following services available in New Tinsukia Jn. Railway Station:

  • 02 (02 Bedded) AC Retiring Rooms with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker/Charging point
  • 02 (02 Bedded) Non AC Retiring Rooms with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker
  • 01 (01 Bedded) Non AC Retiring Room with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker
  • 01 (07 Bedded) Non AC Dormitory with Free Wi-Fi/TV
  • ATM
  • Paid Executive Lounge cum Food Bar
  • High Speed Google Railwire Free Wi-Fi service
  • Upper Class/Lower Class Waiting Rooms having Free Wi-Fi/AC/TV/Charging points/Drinking water & separate Ladies/Gents Washrooms
  • Food Plaza
  • Tea Stall
  • FOB with 2X Escalator/Elevators 2X
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Cloak Room

References

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  1. ^ a b Urban History of India: A Case-Study by Deepali Barua, pages 79-80, ISBN 81-7099-538-8, Mittal Publications, A-110 Mohan Garden, New Delhi – 110059
  2. ^ "History of Tinsukia Division". NF Railway. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Lumding Dibrugarh GC Project". Process Register. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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