Faridabad railway station

Faridabad
Indian Railway Station
Location New Industrial Township, Faridabad, Haryana
India
Coordinates 28°24′38″N 77°18′27″E / 28.4106°N 77.3074°E / 28.4106; 77.3074Coordinates: 28°24′38″N 77°18′27″E / 28.4106°N 77.3074°E / 28.4106; 77.3074
Elevation 206 metres (676 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Northern Railway
Line(s) Agra-Delhi chord
Platforms 4
Construction
Structure type Standard on ground
Parking No
Bicycle facilities No
Other information
Status Functioning
Station code FDB
Division(s) Delhi
History
Opened 1904
Electrified 1982-85
Location
Location of Faridabad railway station in Haryana

Faridabad railway station is on the Agra-Delhi chord. It is located in Faridabad district in the Indian state of Haryana. It serves Faridabad and surrounding areas.

History

The Agra-Delhi chord was opened in 1904.[1] Some parts of it were relaid during the construction of New Delhi (inaugurated in 1927-28).[2]

Electrification

The Faridabad-Mathura-Agra section was electrified in 1982-85.[3]

Suburban railway

Faridabad is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains.[4]

Amenities

Faridabad railway station has telephone booth, computerized booking office, waiting room, and refreshment room. Distance from Faridabad railway station: Delhi-Haryana Badarpur border 10.2 km, Mehrauli 23.6 km, and India Gate 27 km.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "IR History: Part III (1900-1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  2. ↑ "A fine balance of luxury and care". Hindusthan Times, 6 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Delhi Suburban Railways". Metro trains. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Faridabad FDB". Make my trip. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
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