Bandikui Junction railway station

Bandikui Junction railway station is a major railway station in Dausa district, Rajasthan. Its code is BKI. It serves Bandikui city. The station consists of six platforms. The platforms are well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation.[1]

Bandikui Junction railway station
Indian Railway Station
LocationSH 25, Bandikui, Rajasthan
India
Coordinates27.0394°N 76.5664°E / 27.0394; 76.5664
Elevation222.000 metres (728.346 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorth Western Railway
Platforms6
Tracks7
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusBandikui- jaipur double electric line

Bandikui- alwar Double electric line

Bandikui- bharatpur Single Electric line
Station codeBKI
Zone(s) North Western Railway
Division(s) Jaipur railway division
ElectrifiedYes

Station is a major railway station at the junction of Agra-Jaipur and Delhi-Jaipur railway lines in Dausa district of Rajasthan. one of the earliest railway stations in northern India and also was the destination of steam locomotive. As it was the first train in Rajasthan ran from Bandikui junction to Agra fort started in April 1874 by the colonial government in India.

References

  1. "BKI/Bandikui Junction". India Rail Info.


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