Haibargaon railway station
Haibargaon Railway Station is a railway station located in Nagaon district, Assam, India. It operates under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone and falls within the Lumding railway division. The station code is HBN. Situated at an elevation of 68 meters above sea level, Haibargaon serves as a crucial node in the middle Assam.[1][unreliable source?]
History
[edit]Established in 1887 during British colonial rule, Haibargaon Railway Station was originally constructed to support the burgeoning tea industry in Assam.[2] Over the years, it has played a vital role in facilitating transportation and commerce in the region.[3]
Redevelopment
[edit]In 2025, Haibargaon Railway Station became the first in Assam to be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.[4] Inaugurated virtually by PM Modi on 22 May 2025, the ₹15.85 crore project blends modern amenities with Assamese cultural elements like gamosa, Bihu, and Ahom architecture.[5] The upgrade is set to boost connectivity and tourism, serving as a gateway to destinations like Kaziranga National Park and Laokhowa Sanctuary.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Haibargaon Railway Station Map/Atlas NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone". Railway Enquiry. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "PM virtually inaugurates redeveloped British-era Haibargaon rail station in Assam". ThePrint. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ The Assam Tribune (21 May 2025). "Prime Minister to inaugurate Nagaon's Haibargaon railway station on May 22". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Haibargaon becomes first Assam station redeveloped under Amrit Bharat scheme". India Today NE (in Hindi). 22 May 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ India, Press Trust of (22 May 2025). "PM Inaugurates Assam's Redeveloped Haibargaon Railway Station, 102 Others". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ Das, Mukut (22 May 2025). "Haibargaon becomes 1st Assam stn to get makeover under Amrit Bharat scheme". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2025.