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'''Surat''' is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay and was originally the southern terminus of the [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]] until that line was extended to [[Bombay]]. A broad gauge branch ran eastwards along the Tapti valley to connect with the [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]] at [[Amalner]] in [[Khandesh]].
'''Surat''' is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay. It was first used by the British East India Company in 1608.
 
and was originally the southern terminus of the [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]] until that line was extended to [[Bombay]]. A broad gauge branch ran eastwards along the Tapti valley to connect with the [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]] at [[Amalner]] in [[Khandesh]].


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 08:26, 8 May 2010

Surat
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Presidency: Bombay
Coordinates: 21.195293°N 72.819771°E
Altitude: 13 m (43 ft)
Present Day Details
Place Name: Surat
State/Province: Gujarat
Country: India
Transport links
Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway
Tapti Valley Railway

Surat is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay. It was first used by the British East India Company in 1608.

and was originally the southern terminus of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway until that line was extended to Bombay. A broad gauge branch ran eastwards along the Tapti valley to connect with the Great Indian Peninsula Railway at Amalner in Khandesh.

External links

"Surat" Love to Know 1911.

"Surat" Wikipedia.