Shikohabad railway station
Shikohabad Junction railway station is on the Kanpur-Delhi section of Howrah-Delhi main line and Howrah-Gaya-Delhi line. It is located in Firozabad district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves Shikohabad.
 Shikohabad Junction Railway Station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railway Junction Station | |
| Location | Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 27°05′10″N 78°34′31″E |
| Elevation | 166 metres (545 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Central Railway |
| Line(s) | Kanpur-Delhi section |
| Platforms | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | SKB |
| Division(s) | Allahabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 1865-66 |
| Electrified | 1971-72 |
| Previous names | East Indian Railway Company |
| Location | |
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History
Through trains started running on the East Indian Railway Company’s Howrah-Delhi line in 1866.[1]
A branch line was opened from Shikohabad to Mainpuri in 1905 and extended to Farrukhabad in 1906.[2]
Electrification
The Panki-Tundla sector was electrified in 1971–72.[3]
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See also
- Firozabad railway station
- Tundla Junction railway station
- Mainpuri railway station
- Etawah Junction railway station
- Udi Mor Junction railway station
References
- "IR History: Early History (1832-1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- "Mainpuri". Chapter 7: Communication. Mainpuri district administration. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
External links
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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Kaurara | North Central Railway zone Kanpur-Delhi section | Makkhanpur |
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| Terminus | North Central Railway zone Shikohabad-Farrukhabad branch line | Aaraon |
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