Faridabad railway station
Faridabad 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 | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
 Indian Railway logo | |
| Location | New Industrial Township, Faridabad, Haryana India |
| Coordinates | 28°24′38″N 77°18′27″E |
| Elevation | 206 metres (676 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northern Railway |
| Line(s) | New Delhi–Mumbai main line, New Delhi–Agra chord |
| Platforms | 4 |
| Tracks | 9 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | FDB |
| Zone(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Delhi |
| History | |
| Opened | 1904 |
| Electrified | 1982–85 |
| Location | |
  Faridabad Location within Haryana  Faridabad Faridabad (India) | |
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 is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains.[4]
Amenities
Faridabad railway station has telephone booth, computerized booking office, waiting room, and refreshment room. Distance from Faridabad railway station: Delhi–Haryana Badarpur border 10.2 km, Mehrauli 23.6 km, and India Gate 27 km.[5]
References
- "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- "A fine balance of luxury and care". Hindustan Times. 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- "Delhi Suburban Railways". Metro trains. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- "Faridabad FDB". Make my trip. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
External links
- Trains at Faridabad
Faridabad travel guide from Wikivoyage
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Railway zone |
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