Netra railway station
Netra railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway Station on the Diamond Harbour Branch line. It is under the jurisdiction of the Sealdah railway division in the Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Netra railway station is situated beside Usthi-Hatugunj Bypass at Nudia, Netra, South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1][2] HistoryIn 1883, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Baruipur Junction to Diamond Harbour via Netra.[3] ElectrificationElectrification from Baruipur Junction to Diamond Harbour including Netra was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.[4] Station complexThe platform is very much well sheltered. The station possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. There is a proper approach road to this station.[5] References
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