Chandauli_Majhwar_railway_station

Chandauli Majhwar railway station

Chandauli Majhwar railway station

Railway station 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. Its name is derived from the district name Chandauli and nearby village named Majhwar Khas.

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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

  1. "IR History: Early History (1832–1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  2. "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  3. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 June 2013.



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