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== History == | == History == | ||
In 1863, the IBR built the [[Nalhati-Azimganj Railway]]. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) [[Rail_gauge_#4 foot Gauge|unique rail gauge]]. | In 1863, the IBR built the [[Nalhati-Azimganj Railway]]. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) [[Rail_gauge_#4 foot Gauge|unique rail gauge]]. The Azimganj-Nalhati line was taken over by the Government in 1872, as Nalhati State Railway. | ||
In 1866, it began construction of a Metre Gauge([[Rail_gauge_#Metre_Gauge|MG]])) line between Lucknow-Kanpur, completed the following year. Without a guaranteed return from the Government of India([[Government of India |GoI]]), the IBR found it impossible to continue and in 1867, secured a new contract from the [[Government of India |GoI]] on terms similar to those on offer in the 1850s i.e. a guaranteed return on capital employed. | In 1866, it began construction of a Metre Gauge([[Rail_gauge_#Metre_Gauge|MG]])) line between Lucknow-Kanpur, completed the following year. Without a guaranteed return from the Government of India([[Government of India |GoI]]), the IBR found it impossible to continue and in 1867, secured a new contract from the [[Government of India |GoI]] on terms similar to those on offer in the 1850s i.e. a guaranteed return on capital employed. | ||
Around 1872 the IBR was absorbed into the [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]](O&RR). The O&RR being merged into the [[East Indian Railway]] (EIR) in 1925. | |||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
Unfortunately, there are no IBR staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]]. | Unfortunately, there are no IBR staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]]. | ||
[[Category:Railways]] | [[Category:Railways]] | ||
[[Category:Private Railways]] | [[Category:Private Railways]] | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 18 September 2015
The Indian Branch Railway (IBR) was formed in 1862 to construct short branches and feeder lines in northern India, with a 20-year subsidy from the Government of India(GoI) but no guarantee.
History
In 1863, the IBR built the Nalhati-Azimganj Railway. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) unique rail gauge. The Azimganj-Nalhati line was taken over by the Government in 1872, as Nalhati State Railway.
In 1866, it began construction of a Metre Gauge(MG)) line between Lucknow-Kanpur, completed the following year. Without a guaranteed return from the Government of India(GoI), the IBR found it impossible to continue and in 1867, secured a new contract from the GoI on terms similar to those on offer in the 1850s i.e. a guaranteed return on capital employed.
Around 1872 the IBR was absorbed into the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway(O&RR). The O&RR being merged into the East Indian Railway (EIR) in 1925.
Records
Unfortunately, there are no IBR staff records held in the India Office Records at the British Library.