Faridabad New Town railway station

Faridabad New Town 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.

Faridabad New Town
Indian Railway Station
LocationBata Flyover, New Industrial Township, Faridabad, Haryana
India
Coordinates28°22′35″N 77°18′35″E
Elevation204 metres (669 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway
Line(s)Agra-Delhi chord
Platforms3
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeFDN
Division(s) Delhi
History
Opened?
Electrified1982-85
Location
Location of Faridabad New Town railway station in Haryana

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 New Town is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains.[4]

Passengers

Faridabad New Town railway station handles around 129,000 passengers everyday.[5]

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References
  1. "IR History: Part III (1900-1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  2. "A fine balance of luxury and care". Hindusthan 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. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  5. "Faridabad New Town (FDN)". Indian Rail Enquiry. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Ballabhgarh
Northern Railway zone
Agra-Delhi chord


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