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The '''Carnatic Railway''' ( | The '''Carnatic Railway''' (CAR) was formed in 1870 to acquire the lines of the [[Indian Tramway]] Company which was in liquidation. The CR was able to secure a 5% guarantee from the Government of India. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In 1872, the Carnatic Railway merged with the [[Great Southern of India Railway]]. In 1874, the merged companies were renamed the [[South Indian Railway]]. | In 1872, the Carnatic Railway merged with the [[Great Southern of India Railway]]. In 1874, the merged companies were renamed the [[South Indian Railway]](SIR). | ||
== Records == | == Records == | ||
Unfortunately, there are no | Unfortunately, there are no CAR staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]]. | ||
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| Carnatic Railway | ||
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| Timeline | ||
| 1870 | Formed with state assistance | |
| 1872 | Merged to form South Indian Railway | |
| Key locations | ||
| Presidency | Madras | |
| Stations | ||
| System agency | ||
| How to interpret this infobox | ||
The Carnatic Railway (CAR) was formed in 1870 to acquire the lines of the Indian Tramway Company which was in liquidation. The CR was able to secure a 5% guarantee from the Government of India.
History
In 1872, the Carnatic Railway merged with the Great Southern of India Railway. In 1874, the merged companies were renamed the South Indian Railway(SIR).
Records
Unfortunately, there are no CAR staff records held in the India Office Records at the British Library.
External links
Frederick Dibblee, MICE, Chief Engineer, CR (1868-1874).