Manmad Junction railway station

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	Manmad Junction signboard
Location	Nandgaon Manmad Maharashtra 423104; India
Coordinates	20°14′59″N 74°26′18″E
Elevation	557.84 metres (1,830.2 ft)
Owned by	Indian Railways
Operated by	Central Railway zone
Line(s)	Bhusawal-Kalyan section of Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line, Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line; Manmad-Daund branch line; Manmad-Purna branch line
Platforms	6
Construction
Structure type	Standard, on ground
Parking	Available
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Status	Active
Station code	MMR
Zone(s)	Central Railway zone
Division(s)	Bhusawal
History
Opened	1866
Electrified	1968-69
Previous names	Great Indian Peninsula Railway
Location
	Manmad railway station Location in Maharashtra

Manmad Junction Railway Station is a central railway junction in India (station code MMR) serving the town of Manmad in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. It is one of the major stations of the Central Railway connecting Nashik with other cities and towns in the region. The Ankai and Tankai forts are within 10.6 km (6.6 mi) from the station. The station was the filming location of the music video for the popular Indian song, Punjabi MC - Mundian To Bach Ke.

History

On April 16, 1853, the first train to visit the Manmad Junction railway station traveled from Mumbai to Thane. In May 1854, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway's Mumbai to Thane line was extended to the Kalyan Railway Station. The Bhusawal Junction Railway Station was built in 1861, but it was not opened for traffic until the mid-1860s. The track was extended to Khandwa in 1866 and again to Nagpur in 1867.[1][2]

Infrastructure

The Central Engineering Workshop is in Manmad, Maharashtra. Girder bridges are made in the structural yard and other manufacturing takes place in the general yard and workshop.[3]

Development of the station

Railways in the Niphad-Manmad-Nandgaon sector were switched to electric power. Locomotives (diesel and electromotive diesel) were also changed to use electricity between 1968 and 1969.[4] Manmad has an electric locomotive trip shed to supply and control the trains.[5] Free high-speed Wi-Fi for passengers has been provided since 2017.[6] Manmad Junction Railway Station is among the top-100 most-booked stations within the Indian Railways system.[7]

The Central Railway plans to double the line between Daund and Manmad.[8]

Connections

Air

Gandhinagar Airport is about 87.8 km (54.6 mi) from the station. The Chatrapati Shivaji Airport in Mumbai is 263 km (163 mi) from Manmad Junction. It is very accessible.

Ground

The station is 2 km (1.2 mi) from Manmad Bus Stand and 57.5 km (35.7 mi) from Shirdi.

There are more than 50 weekly trains connecting Mumbai CST to Manmad (the number varies depending on season/weather).[9]

Close locations

Ankai Fort is approximately 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from the junction. Ankai and Tankai forts are located 8 kilometers from Manmad and are popular amongst trekkers.

An ancient temple of Agastya rishi is also famous, and is located on the outskirts of the city.

References

Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832 - 1865). "IR History: Early Days – I". IFCA. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
"Historical Milestones". Central Railway. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
"Project: Work fabrication of Steel Girders" (PDF). Indian Railways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
"History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
"Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
Desk, India com Business (13 October 2017). "Google Wi-Fi Service at 200 Railway Stations Across India". India.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
"Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
"Illegal settlements choke Daund junction, derail railways' plans". The Indian Express. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
"Manmad Junction Railway Station | Trains Timetable passing through Manmad Junction Station". www.cleartrip.com. Retrieved 21 May 2020.

External links

Manmad Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
Shirdi travel guide from Wikivoyage

Preceding station	Indian Railways	Following station
Panavedi	Central Railway zone Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line, Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai line, New Delhi-Bhopal-Mumbai line	Summit
Nandgaon	Central Railway zone Manmad-Daund branch line	Ankai Killa
Nandgaon	South Central Railway zone Manmad-Purna branch line	Ankai

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[1] Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832 - 1865). "IR History: Early Days – I". IFCA. Retrieved 20 November 2012.

[2] "Historical Milestones". Central Railway. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

[3] "Project: Work fabrication of Steel Girders" (PDF). Indian Railways. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2013.

[4] "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 18 March 2013.

[5] "Sheds and Workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 2 April 2013.

[6] Desk, India com Business (13 October 2017). "Google Wi-Fi Service at 200 Railway Stations Across India". India.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.

[7] "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2013.

[8] "Illegal settlements choke Daund junction, derail railways' plans". The Indian Express. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.

[9] "Manmad Junction Railway Station | Trains Timetable passing through Manmad Junction Station". www.cleartrip.com. Retrieved 21 May 2020.