Etah railway station
Etah | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Station | |
| Location |
Etah-Kasganj Road, Etah, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 25°34′19″N 78°39′15″E / 25.5720°N 78.6543°ECoordinates: 25°34′19″N 78°39′15″E / 25.5720°N 78.6543°E |
| Elevation | 174 metres (571 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Central Railway |
| Line(s) | Barhan-Etah branch line |
| Platforms | 2? |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | ETAH |
| Division(s) | Allahabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Location | |
  Etah railway station Location in Uttar Pradesh | |
Etah railway station is on the Barhan-Etah branch line. It is located in Etah district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves Etah and the surrounding areas.
History
Trains started running on the Howrah-Delhi main line of East Indian Railway Company in 1865-66.[1]
The 61.80 km (38 mi) long 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) wide broad gauge Barhan-Etah branch line was constructed in 1959.[2]
Train
There is only one train, the Etah-Tundla Passenger, running on this line.[3]
References
- ↑ "IR History: Early History (1832-1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ Moonis Raza & Yash Aggarwal. "Transport Geography of India: Commodity Flow and the Regional Structure of Indian Economy". page 60. Concept Publishing Company, A-15/16 Commercial Block, Mohan Garden, New Delhi - 110059. ISBN 81-7022-089-0. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ↑ "Etah residents hold demonstration at railway station". The Times of India, 24 August 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
External links
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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| Terminus | North Central Railway zone | Jawahar Kamsan |
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