Shakurbasti railway station

Shakur Basti
Indian Railway and Delhi Suburban Railway station
General information
LocationPitampura, Delhi, National Capital Territory
India
Coordinates28°40′50″N 77°07′39″E / 28.6805°N 77.1276°E / 28.6805; 77.1276
Elevation216 m (709 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Delhi Ring Railway
Platforms2 BG
Tracks4 BG
ConnectionsLogo of the Delhi Metro Green Line Shivaji Park
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
Station codeSSB
Fare zoneNorthern Railways
History
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Mangolpuri HALT
towards ?
Northern Railway zone Dayabasti
towards ?
Location
Shakur Basti is located in India
Shakur Basti
Shakur Basti
Location within India
Shakur Basti is located in Haryana
Shakur Basti
Shakur Basti
Shakur Basti (Haryana)

Shakur Basti railway station is a small railway station in Shakur Basti which is a residential and commercial neighborhood of the North Delhi district of Delhi. Its code is SSB.[1] The station is part of Delhi Suburban Railway. The station consist of four platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.[2][3] The station complex occupies a huge area as it comprises Shakur Basti Diesel Shed, Railway Store House, Cement Siding and other complexes.

Trains

Diesel Loco Shed, Shakurbasti

It was established in 1955 for shunting duties in the Delhi region. It used to hold WDS-2, WDS-4, WDS-6 and WDM-2 locomotives. Now, it functions as a DEMU carshed.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ India Rail Info
  2. ^ No link between child's death and demolition drive, all rules were followed, says railways
  3. ^ Delhi: Railways demolish 500 slums in Shakur Basti
  4. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ - Locomotive Sheds and Workshops". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  5. ^ "Listing All Locos - IRFCA Locomotive Database". www.irfca.org. Retrieved 30 May 2025.

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