Kangra railway station is a railway facility serving the town of Kangra in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. The station lies on the Kangra Valley Railway, a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow‑gauge line that connects Pathankot in Punjab with Joginder Nagar in Himachal Pradesh.
Ownership and administration
The station is owned by Indian Railways and is administered by the Northern Railway zone, specifically under the Firozpur railway division.
Infrastructure
Kangra railway station comprises a single platform with a modest station building. The track gauge is narrow gauge (762 mm), consistent with the rest of the Kangra Valley Railway. Facilities are limited to basic passenger amenities such as a waiting area, ticket counter, and a small footbridge.
Services
Passenger services operating on the Kangra Valley Railway include several daily local trains between Pathankot and Joginder Nagar, with Kangra station serving as an intermediate stop. The line primarily accommodates short‑distance commuter traffic and tourist journeys within the hilly region of Himachal Pradesh.
History
The Kangra Valley Railway was inaugurated in 1929 during the British colonial period to facilitate access to the interior of the Kangra Valley. Following Indian independence, the line was incorporated into the Indian Railways network. The station at Kangra has remained functional throughout, providing rail connectivity to the local population and supporting regional tourism.
Geographical context
Kangra town is situated at an elevation of approximately 674 m above sea level. The station’s location integrates with the region’s mountainous terrain, requiring the railway line to traverse numerous bridges and tunnels.
Operational status
As of the latest publicly available information, Kangra railway station remains operational, handling passenger services on the narrow‑gauge line. Timetables and service frequencies are subject to periodic revision by Indian Railways.
Note: Specific details such as station code and exact platform dimensions are not widely documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.