Burhanpur railway station
Burhanpur railway station is a main railway station in Burhanpur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its code is BAU. It serves Burhanpur city. The station consists of two platforms.[1][2][3][4]
Burhanpur | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Lalbagh, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 21°20′05″N 76°11′58″E |
| Elevation | 267 metres (876 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Central Railway |
| Line(s) | Jabalpur–Bhusaval section |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Connections | Auto stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | BAU |
| Zone(s) | Central Railway |
| Division(s) | Bhusawal |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Location | |
| Interactive map | |
Popular culture
Indian-born Australian author Saroo Brierley became separated from his brother at this station after falling asleep on a decommissioned train heading to Kolkata, leading to a 25-year separation from his family. Brierley was later able to find his hometown and reunite with his mother by identifying the station on Google Earth, the subject of his book A Long Way Home and the 2016 film Lion.[5]
Major trains
Some of the important trains that runs from Burhanpur are:
References
- "BAU/Burhanpur". India Rail Info.
- "रेल अफसरों को देख अवैध वेंडर सामान छोड़कर भागे". Nai Dunia.
- "मालवांचल के औद्योगिक विकास का खुलेगा रास्ता, तीन बंदरगाहों से सीधे बनेगा संपर्क". Nai Dunia.
- "Burhanpur (BAU): Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018, Division : Bhusawal". Raildrishti.
- "The incredible story of Saroo Brierley". Hindustan Times.
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