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| − | In 1863, the IBR built the [[Nalhati-Azimganj Railway]] | + | In 1863, the IBR built the [[Nalhati-Azimganj Railway]]. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) [[Rail_gauge_#4 foot Gauge|unique rail gauge]]. |
| − | In 1866, it began construction of a Metre Gauge([[ | + | 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. |
Subsequently, the IBR was subsumed into the [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]](O&RR). | Subsequently, the IBR was subsumed into the [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]](O&RR). | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 17 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.
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.
Subsequently, the IBR was subsumed into the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway(O&RR).
Records
Unfortunately, there are no IBR staff records held in the India Office Records at the British Library.
