Chandauli Majhwar railway station
Chandauli Majhwar | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Station | |
| Location |
National Highway 2, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 25°15′41″N 83°16′04″E / 25.2613°N 83.2679°ECoordinates: 25°15′41″N 83°16′04″E / 25.2613°N 83.2679°E |
| Elevation | 80 metres (260 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | East Central Railway |
| Line(s) |
Gaya-Mughalsarai section Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line Grand Chord Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | CDMR |
| Division(s) | Mughalsarai |
| History | |
| Opened | 1906 |
| Electrified | 1961-63 |
| Location | |
  Chandauli Majhwar railway station Location in Uttar Pradesh | |
Chandauli Majhwar railway station is on the Delhi-Howrah line. It is located in Chandauli district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves Chandauli and the surrounding areas.
History
The East Indian Railway Company started connecting Delhi and Howrah from the mid nineteenth century. In 1862, the railway tracks crossed Mughalsarai and reached the western bank of the Yamuna. The through link to Delhi was established in 1866.[1]The Grand Chord was commissioned in 1906.[2]
Electrification
The Mughalsarai-Howrah sector was electrified in 1961-63.[3]
References
- ↑ "IR History: Early History (1832-1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "IR History: Part III (1900-1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
External links
| Preceding station | Indian Railway | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ganj Khwaja | East Central Railway zone Mughalsarai-Dhanbad section | Saidraja |
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