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Abohar Junction (station code: ABS) is located in Fazilka district in the Indian state of Punjab and serves Abohar city. Abohar station falls under Ambala railway division of Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Abohar city is the administrative headquarter of Abohar Tehsil in Fazilka district.[1][2]

Abohar Junction
Indian Railways junction station
General information
Location	Station Rd, Abohar, Fazilka district, Punjab India
Coordinates	30°08′21″N 74°11′42″E
Elevation	185.78 metres (609.5 ft)
Owned by	Indian Railways
Operated by	Northern Railway
Line(s)	Bathinda–Sri Ganganagar line Abohar–Fazilka line
Platforms	2
Tracks	3 nos 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure type	Standard on ground
Parking	Yes
Disabled access	Wheelchair ramp Wheelchair available
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	ABS
Division(s)	Ambala
History
Opened	1892
Electrified	Ongoing
Passengers
2018	5662 per day
Location
Abohar Jn. railway station Location in Punjab

Overview

Abohar railway station is located at an elevation of 185.78 metres (609.5 ft). It is one of the oldest train stations established in 1892 on Indian subcontinent during British Raj. This station is located on the single track, 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge, Bathinda–Sri Ganganagar line.[3][4]

Electrification

Abohar railway station is situated on single track DMU line.[5] The electrification of the single track BG Bathinda–Abohar–Sriganga Nagar line is in the pipeline.[6]

Amenities

Abohar railway station has 6 booking windows, one enquiry office and all basic amenities like drinking water, public toilets, sheltered area with adequate seating. Wheelchair availability is also there for disabled persons. There are two platforms at the station and one foot overbridge(FOB).[5]

References

External links

• Pictures of Abohar Junction railway station

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