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Formed in 1855 and began work on track from [[Baroda]] to [[Surat]]. By 1865, the [[Bombay]]-[[Surat]]-[[Baroda]]-[[Ahmedabad]] route was complete; in 1867, the [[Virar]]-Bombay Backbay suburban service commenced with one train in each direction each day. In 1871, trackage was 300. | Formed in 1855 and began work on track from [[Baroda]] to [[Surat]]. By 1865, the [[Bombay]]-[[Surat]]-[[Baroda]]-[[Ahmedabad]] route was complete; in 1867, the [[Virar]]-Bombay Backbay suburban service commenced with one train in each direction each day. In 1871, trackage was 300. | ||
On 31 December 1905, ownership of the BBCIR passed to the Government of India (GoI) and a new company formed to manage the BBCIR under a | On 31 December 1905, ownership of the BBCIR passed to the Government of India (GoI) and a new company formed to manage the BBCIR under a contract agreed in 1907 and revised in 1913. | ||
Management of the BBCIR passed to the GoI on 1 January 1942. | Management of the BBCIR passed to the GoI on 1 January 1942. | ||