Kolad railway station is a railway facility located in the town of Kolad, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is situated on the Konkan Railway line, which runs along the western coast of the Indian subcontinent.
Key details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Station code | KOL |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Konkan Railway Corporation Limited |
| Line | Konkan Railway (Panvel–Mangalore section) |
| Geographical location | Kolad, Raigad district, Maharashtra, India |
| Opening | The station was commissioned with the inauguration of the Konkan Railway in 1998. |
| Services | Serves passenger trains that operate on the Konkan route, providing connectivity to major cities such as Mumbai, Pune, and Mangalore. |
| Facilities | Basic amenities typical of small Indian railway stations, including a waiting area and ticket counter. Specific details on the number of platforms, tracks, or advanced facilities are not documented in publicly available sources. |
Operational context
The Konkan Railway, a subsidiary of Indian Railways, was built to improve transportation along the western coastal region of India. Kolad railway station functions as a local stop on this line, primarily catering to the travel needs of residents of Kolad and surrounding villages. The station enables access to the region’s tourism activities, notably the nearby adventure sports hub of Kolad, known for white‑water rafting on the Kundalika River.
References
- Konkan Railway official publications and timetables.
- Indian Railways station code directory.
