Faridabad railway station

Railway station in Haryana, India

28°24′38″N 77°18′27″E / 28.4106°N 77.3074°E / 28.4106; 77.3074Elevation206 metres (676 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byNorthern RailwayLine(s)New Delhi–Mumbai main line,
New Delhi–Agra chordPlatforms7 (1A, 1B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)Tracks9ConstructionStructure typeStandard on groundParkingNoBicycle facilitiesNoOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeFDB Zone(s) Northern Railway zone Division(s) DelhiHistoryOpened1904Electrified1982–85Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Faridabad New Town
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Northern Railway zone Tughlakabad
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Location
Faridabad is located in Haryana
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Location within Haryana
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Faridabad is located in India
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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.

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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". Hindustan Times. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Delhi Suburban Railways". Metro trains. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Faridabad FDB". Make my trip. Retrieved 6 July 2013.

External links

  • Trains at Faridabad
  • Faridabad travel guide from Wikivoyage


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