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Initially built only as far as [[Chilahati]] but With the later extended extension of the NBSR in 1879 to [[Siliguri]] (where the journey from [[Darjeeling-Himalayan RailwayCalcutta]] began), the NBSR branched west at to [[ParbatipurShiliguri]] to became possible without a break. At [[DinageporeSiliguri]] and east to , in the foothills of the Himilayas, there was a connection with the [[KauniaDarjeeling-Himalayan Railway]].(which opened 1879-81)<ref name=name/>
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The '''Northern Bengal State Railway''' (NBSR) was one of the first metre gauge ([[Rail_gauge_#Metre_Gauge|MG]]) lines to be constructedopening in 1874 from [[Sara Ghat]], on the left bank of the Padma River. Initially built only as far as [[Chilahati]] but later extended to [[Siliguri]] , the NBSR branched west at [[Parbatipur]] to [[Dinagepore]] and east to [[Kaunia]].
== History ==
At the same time, a broad gauge([[Rail_gauge#Broad_Gauge|BG]]) extension of the [[Eastern Bengal Railway]](EBR) from [[Poradaho]] to [[Damukdia]] on the right bank of Padma, opposite [[Sara Ghat]] branched off and extended eastward. Passengers crossed the river Padma by railway operated steamer ferry using the [[Sara Train Ferry]]
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“National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh – Railways” ]; Retrieved xx Dec 2015</ref>
In 1887 , to ensure better management, the NBSR was merged into along with [[Dacca State Railway]](DSR) and the narrow gauge([[Rail_gauge#Narrow_Gauge|NG]]) [[Kaunia-Dharlia State Tram/Railway]] were amalgamated to form the '''[[Eastern Bengal State Railway]] in order to ensure better management'''(EBR).
==See also==
*[[Northern Bengal State Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps]]
== References ==
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[[Category:Railways]]
[[Category:State Railways]]
