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Coordinates: 27°28′47″N 95°20′02″E / 27.4797°N 95.3340°E / 27.4797; 95.3340
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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>
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>


==Amenities==
== Station 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. New Tinsukia Jn is also to be developed as a world class station which includes better passenger amenities such as free WiFi, escalators, food courts, enhanced waiting rooms, stainless steel chairs etc.<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]]
* '''02 (02 Bedded) Non AC Retiring Rooms with Free Wi-Fi/TV/Locker''' [[File:Font_Awesome_5_solid_bed.svg|20px]]
* '''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]]
* '''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 1X [[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 ==

Revision as of 10:17, 10 August 2022


न्यू तिनसुकिया जं.
NEW TINSUKIA Jn.

নিউ তিনিচুকীয়া জং.
Regional rail & 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
Tracks12
Construction
ParkingParking Available
Bicycle facilitiesBicycle facilities Available
AccessibleDisabled access Yes
Other information
Station codeNTSK
Zone(s) Northeast Frontier Railway zone
Division(s) Tinsukia
Passengers
30K/Day (Increase high)
Location
New Tinsukia Junctionrailway station is located in Assam
New Tinsukia Junctionrailway station
New Tinsukia Junctionrailway 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. It is the second station in the town of Tinsukia after the old Tinsukia Station.

History

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

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
  • 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 1X Escalator/Elevators 2X
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Cloak Room

References

  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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