Currey Road railway station

Currey Road
Mumbai Suburban Railway station
Coordinates 18°59′38″N 72°49′59″E / 18.994°N 72.833°E / 18.994; 72.833Coordinates: 18°59′38″N 72°49′59″E / 18.994°N 72.833°E / 18.994; 72.833
Owned by Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways
Line(s) Central Line
Platforms 2
Tracks 4
Construction
Structure type Standard on-ground station
Parking No
Other information
Fare zone Central Railways
Electrified Yes
Services
Preceding station  
MSR		   Following station
Central Line
Main Line
toward Kalyan
Location
Currey Road
Location within Mumbai

Currey Road is a neighbourhood in Mumbai, with a railway station on the Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway serving the areas of Lalbaug and Parel.

Station History Display Board placed near booking office,Curry Road, Mumbai, India

Currey Road is situated in central Mumbai and is surrounded by famous places like Lalbaug, Lower Parel. There is a Flyover (constructed in 1915) which constitutes the biggest part of Currey Road & the Railway station divides the road in 2 major parts, East & West.

Currey Road Station was originally built to carry horses during the British Raj. During the derby (horse race) season, a special train used to carry horses from the race course to the stud farms in Pune.[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Special News, Special Stories, Special Reports, Hot News Today, Blogs, Editorial - Midday". mid-day.


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