Guskara Railway Station (GKH) | Train Station, Timetable, Routes & Travel Information

Guskara Railway Station, station code GKH, is an important railway station serving Guskara in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. The station is part of the Eastern Railway zone and falls under the Howrah Division. India Rail Info identifies it as a regular NSG-5 category station with 2 platforms and a double electric-line track. 

The station is situated beside Guskara-Dignagar Road / Station Road and provides rail connectivity for Guskara and surrounding areas of Purba Bardhaman. 

The station is located on the Bardhaman-Rampurhat section, which is also associated with the Sahibganj Loop under the Howrah Division of Eastern Railway. Available historical sources record the station as having opened in 1860 and being electrified with double-line operation. 

Train Connectivity

Available railway sources show Mail/Express, Passenger, MEMU and Superfast services stopping at Guskara. India Rail Info currently lists 31 halting trains on its station page, while RailYatri provides a different broader count for trains passing through the station. Because railway schedules can change, individual train timings should be checked before travelling. 

Some trains listed in the available references include:

• Uttarbanga Express
• Barddhaman-Sahibganj MEMU
• Viswabharati Fast Passenger
• Sealdah-Rampurhat services
• Howrah-Bolpur/Shantiniketan services
• Howrah-Jamalpur services
• Howrah-Malda Town Intercity services
• Ganadevata Express

The older Bharatpedia reference lists several of these services, but current train schedules should be verified before publishing exact departure or arrival times. 

Nearby Railway Stations

According to India Rail Info, some nearby stations include:

• Noadar Dhal (NRX) - about 5 km
• Pichkurirdhal (PCQ) - about 6 km
• Banpas (BPS) - about 10 km
• Bhedia (BDH) - about 11 km
• Jhapater Dhal (JTL) - about 16 km
• Bolpur Shantiniketan (BHP) - about 19 km
• Khana Junction (KAN) - about 20 km
• Prantik (PNE) - about 23 km 

How to Reach

By Road:
The station is located beside Guskara-Dignagar Road / Station Road, Guskara, Purba Bardhaman.

From Guskara Town:
Toto, auto-rickshaw, taxi and other local transport can be used to reach the station.

By Train:
Guskara is directly connected to the Eastern Railway network through the Bardhaman-Rampurhat/Sahibganj Loop route.

Address

Guskara Railway Station (GKH)
Guskara-Dignagar Road / Station Road
Guskara, Purba Bardhaman
West Bengal - 713128, India 

Station Details

The above station characteristics are supported by the available railway and station references.