Barhan Junction railway station
Barhan Junction | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Junction Station | |
 Barhan Junction Station | |
| Location |
Barhan, Agra, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 27°19′45″N 78°11′30″E / 27.3292°N 78.1917°ECoordinates: 27°19′45″N 78°11′30″E / 27.3292°N 78.1917°E |
| Elevation | 176.67 metres (579.6 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Central Railway zone |
| Line(s) | Kanpur-Delhi section of Howrah-Delhi main line and Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | BRN |
| Division(s) | Allahabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 1865–66 |
| Electrified | 1975–76 |
| Previous names | East Indian Railway Company |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers | 5,00 daily |
| Location | |
  "Barhan" railway station Location in Uttar Pradesh | |
Barhan railway station is a junction station on the Kanpur-Delhi section of Howrah-Delhi main line and Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line. It is located just 38 km from Agra City. The station was built by the Britishers and still remains essentially unchanged. The railway station is a site in itself and takes one back to pre Independence era.
History
Through trains started running on the East Indian Railway Company’s Howrah–Delhi line in 1866.[1]
Development
Etah-Kasganj new line work has been sanctioned in the Budget 2017-2018.[2][3]
New passenger train service started from Agra Fort - Etah on 10 April 2017.[4][5]
Media
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An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)21.jpg)
An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction
Platform No.1, Barhan Junction
Platform No.1
A derelict cement bench at the Barhan station platform
A woman worshiping at a Hindu temple nearby Platform No. 2
Click From Railway foot over bridge Barhan Junction
Barhan Junction Railway Main Structure
References
- ↑ "IR History: Early History (1832–1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ↑ "एटा-कासगंज रेल लाइन को मंजूरी - Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ "Important Railway Projects over N.E.Railway in Budget-2017-18".
- ↑ "Amar Ujala E-Paper". epaper.amarujala.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ "Story". epaper.jagran.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
External links
- Barhan Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mitawali | North Central Railway zone | Chamrola |
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| Terminus | North Central Railway zone | Shivwala Tehu |
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