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<blockquote>- a sub-section of the '''[[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]]'''(BB&CIR) page</blockquote> | <blockquote>- a sub-section of the '''[[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]]'''(BB&CIR) page</blockquote> | ||
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The [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]](BB&CIR) owned and operated an extensive network of railways of mixed gauge | The [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]](BB&CIR) owned and operated an extensive network of railways of mixed gauge | ||
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In 1918 the total length of line being worked as the BB&CIR system (both owned lines and managed/worked lines) was 3823 miles(6150km) opened plus a further 254 miles(407km) under construction or sanctioned for construction. Page 12 (pdf 21) | In 1918 the total length of line being worked as the BB&CIR system (both owned lines and managed/worked lines) was 3823 miles(6150km) opened plus a further 254 miles(407km) under construction or sanctioned for construction. Page 12 (pdf 21) | ||
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| + | By 1937 the BB&CIR System was 3611 miles(5811km) of all three gauges. This showed a reduction from the 1918 mileage | ||
| + | <br> In 1921 the working of the ‘[[Gaekwar’s Mehsana Railway]]’ transferred from BB&CIR to Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway, a mileage of 193 miles of MG | ||
| + | <br<In 1936 the working of the ‘[[Jaipur State Railway]]’ transferred from BB&CIR tand reverted to the Jaipur Durbar, a mileage of 179 miles of MG | ||
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| + | The map shows the BB&CIR System in 1937 <ref>[https://ia801605.us.archive.org/30/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.36650/2015.36650.India-Railway-Board-History-Of-Indian-Railways-Constructed-And-In-Progress.pdf|Extracted From US Archive.com ‘History Of Indian Railways - Railway Department,Government of India, 1937’ pdf #58] pdf page copied, cut and marked as necessary]; Retrieved 19 Apr 2020</ref>. | ||
| + | [[File:BB&CI Railway System Map 1937.png|right| BB&CIR System 1937 Map]] | ||
==BG Lines - owned and operated by BB&CIR== | ==BG Lines - owned and operated by BB&CIR== | ||
1918 Total - 997 miles(1604km) | 1918 Total - 997 miles(1604km) | ||
| − | *'''[[Bombay-Ahmadabad BB&CIR Main Line]]'''; BG line, first section opened 1860, completed 1865 linking [[Bombay]] via [[Surat]] and [[Baroda]] to [[Ahmedabad]], 310 miles( | + | *'''[[Bombay-Ahmadabad BB&CIR Main Line]]'''; BG line, first section opened 1860, completed 1865 linking [[Bombay]] via [[Surat]] and [[Baroda]] to [[Ahmedabad]], 310 miles(498km); with southerly suburban service extension reaching Bombay Backbay(Colaba) in 1870 and a northerly extension in 1871 to [[Viramgam]], giving a total of 350 miles(563km). Page 13 (pdf 22) |
**'''[[Godhra Branch Line]]'''; BG line from [[Ananred]] 1874, reaching [[Godhra]] 1882, 49 miles(79km). Page 13 (pdf 22) | **'''[[Godhra Branch Line]]'''; BG line from [[Ananred]] 1874, reaching [[Godhra]] 1882, 49 miles(79km). Page 13 (pdf 22) | ||
**'''[[Patri Branch Line]]''', also described as the [[Patri Railway ]]; BG line opened 1873, 22 miles(35km) from [[Kharaghoda]] to [[Viramgam]]. Page 13 (pdf 22) | **'''[[Patri Branch Line]]''', also described as the [[Patri Railway ]]; BG line opened 1873, 22 miles(35km) from [[Kharaghoda]] to [[Viramgam]]. Page 13 (pdf 22) | ||
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*'''[[Delhi-Ahmedabad BB&CIR Main Line]]'''; MG line, first section, originally named the [[Rajputana State Railway]] opened 1873 from [[Delhi]] reaching [[Ahmedabad]] in 1879, 579 miles(926km); merged to form [[Rajputana-Malwa State Railway]] in 1882; becoming in 1900 the MG Ratlam Division of BB&CIR; a further short link to the [[Ahmedabad-Dholka Railway]] was added in 1908. Page 22 (pdf 30) | *'''[[Delhi-Ahmedabad BB&CIR Main Line]]'''; MG line, first section, originally named the [[Rajputana State Railway]] opened 1873 from [[Delhi]] reaching [[Ahmedabad]] in 1879, 579 miles(926km); merged to form [[Rajputana-Malwa State Railway]] in 1882; becoming in 1900 the MG Ratlam Division of BB&CIR; a further short link to the [[Ahmedabad-Dholka Railway]] was added in 1908. Page 22 (pdf 30) | ||
**'''[[Viramgam-Wadhwan Branch Line]]'''; MG line 39 miles(62km) from [[Viramgam]] to [[Wadhwan]]; first opened as BG in 1872 and converted to MG in 1902. Page 22 (pdf 30) | **'''[[Viramgam-Wadhwan Branch Line]]'''; MG line 39 miles(62km) from [[Viramgam]] to [[Wadhwan]]; first opened as BG in 1872 and converted to MG in 1902. Page 22 (pdf 30) | ||
| − | **'''[[ | + | **'''[[Farukhnagar Salt Branch Railway]]'''; MG line 7.6 miles(12km). Page 22 (pdf 30) |
**'''[[Agra-Bandikui Branch Line]]'''; MG line 94 miles(150km) from [[Bandikui]] to [[Agra]] Fort; opened 1873-4 and extended to Jamina River, East Bank in 1876. Page 22 (pdf 30) | **'''[[Agra-Bandikui Branch Line]]'''; MG line 94 miles(150km) from [[Bandikui]] to [[Agra]] Fort; opened 1873-4 and extended to Jamina River, East Bank in 1876. Page 22 (pdf 30) | ||
**'''[[Sambhar Lake Salt Branch Line]]''' with extensions; MG line, first section opened 1875 with extension to Japog, Jhowra and Kankaroola; finally 33 miles(53km) in 1891. Page 22 (pdf 30) | **'''[[Sambhar Lake Salt Branch Line]]''' with extensions; MG line, first section opened 1875 with extension to Japog, Jhowra and Kankaroola; finally 33 miles(53km) in 1891. Page 22 (pdf 30) | ||
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*'''[[Palanpur-Deesa Railway]]'''; jointly owned by the Palanpur Durbar and [[Government of India]](GoI); MG line 17 miles(27km) opened 1893 from [[Palanpur]] to Docan; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 31-32 (pdf 40-41) | *'''[[Palanpur-Deesa Railway]]'''; jointly owned by the Palanpur Durbar and [[Government of India]](GoI); MG line 17 miles(27km) opened 1893 from [[Palanpur]] to Docan; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 31-32 (pdf 40-41) | ||
*'''[[Vijapur-Kalol-Kadi Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; MG line of 41 miles(65km) opened 1902-3 from [[Vijapur]] to [[Kadi]] and extended by a further 5 miles(8km) in 1912 with approval in 1916 for a further 21 miles(34km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 32-33 (pdf 41-42) | *'''[[Vijapur-Kalol-Kadi Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; MG line of 41 miles(65km) opened 1902-3 from [[Vijapur]] to [[Kadi]] and extended by a further 5 miles(8km) in 1912 with approval in 1916 for a further 21 miles(34km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 32-33 (pdf 41-42) | ||
| + | *'''[[Mathura-Hathras Provincial Railway ]]'''; MG line of 29 mile(47km) line opened in 1875. It was financed by the Provincial State and local shareholders. '' Not listed in 1918 Administration Report. '' | ||
==NG 2ft 6in Lines - managed, worked and maintained by BB&CIR== | ==NG 2ft 6in Lines - managed, worked and maintained by BB&CIR== | ||
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*'''[[Bilimora-Kalamba State Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 34 miles(54km) opened 1914 from [[Bilimora]] to Kalamba(now named Kalva Amba) in 1917; with approval in 1914 for a further 28 miles(29km), (but evident only for 5km as far as Waghai); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 33-34 (pdf 42-43) | *'''[[Bilimora-Kalamba State Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 34 miles(54km) opened 1914 from [[Bilimora]] to Kalamba(now named Kalva Amba) in 1917; with approval in 1914 for a further 28 miles(29km), (but evident only for 5km as far as Waghai); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 33-34 (pdf 42-43) | ||
*'''[[Bodeli-Chhota Udaipur Railway]]'''; opened 1917-18. State line owned by the Baroda and Chota Durbars of the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 22 miles(35km) opened 1917; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 34-35 (pdf 43-44) | *'''[[Bodeli-Chhota Udaipur Railway]]'''; opened 1917-18. State line owned by the Baroda and Chota Durbars of the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 22 miles(35km) opened 1917; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 34-35 (pdf 43-44) | ||
| − | *'''[[Broach-Jambusar Railway]]''' | + | *'''[[Broach-Jambusar Railway]]'''; owned by BB&CIR; NG 2ft 6in line 30 miles(48km) opened 1914 from [[Broach]] to [[Jambusar]]; a branch of BB&CIR network. Page 35 (pdf 44) |
*'''[[Gaekwar's Dabhoi Railway]]'''(GBR); owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line originally 20 miles(33km) opened 1862 as ox-driven from [[Dabhoi]] to Miyagam Karjan, progressively extended to 187 miles(299km) in 1919 and became the NG part of the [[Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway]] (GBSR) on Oct 1st 1921; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 36-37 (pdf 45-46) | *'''[[Gaekwar's Dabhoi Railway]]'''(GBR); owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line originally 20 miles(33km) opened 1862 as ox-driven from [[Dabhoi]] to Miyagam Karjan, progressively extended to 187 miles(299km) in 1919 and became the NG part of the [[Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway]] (GBSR) on Oct 1st 1921; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 36-37 (pdf 45-46) | ||
*'''[[Kosamba-Zankhvav Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 26 miles(42km) opened 1912 from [[Kosamba]] to [[Zankhvav]] sanction for further 22 mile(36km) extension to Bardipada in 1914; ; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 37 (pdf 46) | *'''[[Kosamba-Zankhvav Railway]]'''; owned by the [[Princely states|Princely ]][[Baroda State]]; NG 2ft 6in line 26 miles(42km) opened 1912 from [[Kosamba]] to [[Zankhvav]] sanction for further 22 mile(36km) extension to Bardipada in 1914; ; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 37 (pdf 46) | ||
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Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Network - Lines owned and worked
- a sub-section of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway(BB&CIR) page
The Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway(BB&CIR) owned and operated an extensive network of railways of mixed gauge
- Broad gauge(BG) - 868 miles/1397km (1905); 997 miles/1604km (1918); 1233 miles/1984km (1943)
- Metre gauge(MG) - 2022 miles/3254km (1905); 1822 miles/2931km (1918); 1985/3195km miles (1943)
- Narrow gauge(NG) - 132 miles/212km (1905); 326 miles/523km (1918); 152 miles/245km (1943)
The BB&CIR also managed, worked and maintained a number of mixed gauge lines on behalf of other parties.
The listings below are generally based on the “Administration Report on Railways 1918” [1] with page numbers (and pdf pages) noted at the end of each entry.
In 1918 the total length of line being worked as the BB&CIR system (both owned lines and managed/worked lines) was 3823 miles(6150km) opened plus a further 254 miles(407km) under construction or sanctioned for construction. Page 12 (pdf 21)
By 1937 the BB&CIR System was 3611 miles(5811km) of all three gauges. This showed a reduction from the 1918 mileage
In 1921 the working of the ‘Gaekwar’s Mehsana Railway’ transferred from BB&CIR to Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway, a mileage of 193 miles of MG
<br<In 1936 the working of the ‘Jaipur State Railway’ transferred from BB&CIR tand reverted to the Jaipur Durbar, a mileage of 179 miles of MG
The map shows the BB&CIR System in 1937 [2].
Contents
BG Lines - owned and operated by BB&CIR
1918 Total - 997 miles(1604km)
- Bombay-Ahmadabad BB&CIR Main Line; BG line, first section opened 1860, completed 1865 linking Bombay via Surat and Baroda to Ahmedabad, 310 miles(498km); with southerly suburban service extension reaching Bombay Backbay(Colaba) in 1870 and a northerly extension in 1871 to Viramgam, giving a total of 350 miles(563km). Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Godhra Branch Line; BG line from Ananred 1874, reaching Godhra 1882, 49 miles(79km). Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Patri Branch Line, also described as the Patri Railway ; BG line opened 1873, 22 miles(35km) from Kharaghoda to Viramgam. Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Godhra-Baroda Chord Railway; BG line opened 1908, 43 miles(68km) from Godhra to Baroda. Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Godhra-Ratlam-Nagda Railway Section Railway; BG line from Godhra to Rutlam 1894 and Ratlam-Nagda Railway extension to Nagda 1896; 141 miles(226km). Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Nagda-Muttra State Railway Section BG line from Nagda 1907, to Muttra 1909; 339 miles(542km). Page 13 (pdf 22)
- Agra-Bayana Branch Line; BG line opened 1913 from Bayana to Agra, 51 miles(81km)). Page 13 (pdf 22)
BG Lines - managed, worked and maintained by BB&CIR
1918 Total 202 miles(325km). Page 12 (pdf 21)
- Nagda-Ujjain Railway; owned by the Princely Gwalior State Durbar; BG line 32 miles(514km) from Nagda to Ujjain opened 1896; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 16 (pdf 25)
- Petlad-Cambay Railway - Anand-Tarapur Section; owned by the Princely Baroda State Durbar; BG line from Anand to Petlad opened 1890 extended to Tarapur 1901, giving total 21 miles(34km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 17 (pdf 26)
- Petlad-Cambay Railway - Tarapur-Cambay State Railway Section; owned by the Princely Cambay State Durbar; BG line from (Tarapur to Cambay opened in 1901; 12 miles(19km) ; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 19 (pdf 28)
- Tapti Valley Railway; private Company formed 1896; BG line from Kankra Khari, Surat to Amalner opened 1898-1900; 156 miles(250km); worked by BB&CIR from 1899; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 20 (pdf 29)
MG Lines - owned and operated by BB&CIR
1918 Total - 1822 miles(2931km). Page 23 (pdf 32)
- Delhi-Ahmedabad BB&CIR Main Line; MG line, first section, originally named the Rajputana State Railway opened 1873 from Delhi reaching Ahmedabad in 1879, 579 miles(926km); merged to form Rajputana-Malwa State Railway in 1882; becoming in 1900 the MG Ratlam Division of BB&CIR; a further short link to the Ahmedabad-Dholka Railway was added in 1908. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Viramgam-Wadhwan Branch Line; MG line 39 miles(62km) from Viramgam to Wadhwan; first opened as BG in 1872 and converted to MG in 1902. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Farukhnagar Salt Branch Railway; MG line 7.6 miles(12km). Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Agra-Bandikui Branch Line; MG line 94 miles(150km) from Bandikui to Agra Fort; opened 1873-4 and extended to Jamina River, East Bank in 1876. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Sambhar Lake Salt Branch Line with extensions; MG line, first section opened 1875 with extension to Japog, Jhowra and Kankaroola; finally 33 miles(53km) in 1891. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Malwa Section BB&CIR Main Line; MG line, first section, originally named the Holkar State Railway opened 1874 from Khanwa to Sanawad; linking to the Scindia-Neemuch Railway from Indore reaching Neemuch in 1880; linking to the Neemuch Nasirabad State Railway reaching Nasirababad in 1881 joining to the Nasirabad-Ajmer section that had opened in 1876; total length 392 miles(627km; all these railways merged to form Rajputana-Malwa State Railway in 1882; becoming in 1900 the MG Ratlam Division of BB&CIR. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Ujjain Branch Line; MG line, first section 12 miles(19km) opened 1876 from Fatehabad to Ujjain crossing Sipra River to Ujjain City in 1884. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Cawnpore-Achnera BB&CIR Main Line; MG line, first section opened 1875 from Muttra as the Mathura-Hathras Provincial Railway; extended linking to Cawnpore by 1884 with connection to Achnera and other minor branches giving total 254 miles(406km) . Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Rewari-Bhatinda-Fazilka Railway Section; MG line 262 miles(419km) from Rewari to Fazilka, which included the greater part of the Rewari-Ferozepore Railway, opened 1883-5. Page 22 (pdf 30)
- Rewari-Phulera Chord 133 miles opened 1905. Page 22 (pdf 30)
MG Lines - managed, worked and maintained by BB&CIR
1908 Total 456 miles(733km)
- Ahmedabad-Dholka Railway private Company registered 1901; MG line 33 miles(53km) opened 1903 from Saharmati to Dholka; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 24-25 (pdf 33-34)
- Ahmedabad-Parantij Railway private Company registered 1896 ; MG line 55 miles(88km) opened 1897 from Ahmedabad to Himmatnager; extended to Khul Brahma in 1911 giving total 89 miles(142km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 25-27 (pdf 34-36)
- Gaekwar's Mehsana Railway; owned by the Princely Baroda State; MG line 21 miles(34km) opened 1887 from Mehsana to Vadnagar; progressively expanded from 1888 through to 1921 to a total of 193 miles(309km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 27-29 (pdf 36-38) and from 1921 by GBSR
- Jaipur State Railway; owned by Jaipur Durbar; MG line 73 miles(117km) from Jaipur to Sawai Madhopu 1905-7 ; further extended from 1916 to a planned 179 miles(286km);and Jaipur to Shaikhawati, 1916; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 29-30 (pdf 38-39)
- Palanpur-Deesa Railway; jointly owned by the Palanpur Durbar and Government of India(GoI); MG line 17 miles(27km) opened 1893 from Palanpur to Docan; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 31-32 (pdf 40-41)
- Vijapur-Kalol-Kadi Railway; owned by the Princely Baroda State; MG line of 41 miles(65km) opened 1902-3 from Vijapur to Kadi and extended by a further 5 miles(8km) in 1912 with approval in 1916 for a further 21 miles(34km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 32-33 (pdf 41-42)
- Mathura-Hathras Provincial Railway ; MG line of 29 mile(47km) line opened in 1875. It was financed by the Provincial State and local shareholders. Not listed in 1918 Administration Report.
NG 2ft 6in Lines - managed, worked and maintained by BB&CIR
1918 Total - 326 miles(523km). Page 12 (pdf 21)
- Bilimora-Kalamba State Railway; owned by the Princely Baroda State; NG 2ft 6in line 34 miles(54km) opened 1914 from Bilimora to Kalamba(now named Kalva Amba) in 1917; with approval in 1914 for a further 28 miles(29km), (but evident only for 5km as far as Waghai); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 33-34 (pdf 42-43)
- Bodeli-Chhota Udaipur Railway; opened 1917-18. State line owned by the Baroda and Chota Durbars of the Princely Baroda State; NG 2ft 6in line 22 miles(35km) opened 1917; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 34-35 (pdf 43-44)
- Broach-Jambusar Railway; owned by BB&CIR; NG 2ft 6in line 30 miles(48km) opened 1914 from Broach to Jambusar; a branch of BB&CIR network. Page 35 (pdf 44)
- Gaekwar's Dabhoi Railway(GBR); owned by the Princely Baroda State; NG 2ft 6in line originally 20 miles(33km) opened 1862 as ox-driven from Dabhoi to Miyagam Karjan, progressively extended to 187 miles(299km) in 1919 and became the NG part of the Gaekwar's Baroda State Railway (GBSR) on Oct 1st 1921; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 36-37 (pdf 45-46)
- Kosamba-Zankhvav Railway; owned by the Princely Baroda State; NG 2ft 6in line 26 miles(42km) opened 1912 from Kosamba to Zankhvav sanction for further 22 mile(36km) extension to Bardipada in 1914; ; worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 37 (pdf 46)
- Petlad-Vaso Railway; owned by the Princely Baroda State; NG 2ft 6in line 16 miles(25km) opened 1914 from Petlad to Vaso, extended 1915 a further 3.5 miles(6km); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Page 38 (pdf 47)
- Rajpipla State Railway; owned by the Princely Rajpipla State; NG 2ft 6in line 19 miles(30km) opened 1897 from Anklesvar reaching Nandod 1899 with a further extension in 1917 giving total of 39 miles(63km) ); worked as part of BB&CIR network. Pages 38-39 (pdf 47-48)
- Navsari-Kamrej Light Railway; sanction to build this steam tramway by the Princely Baroda State Durbar was given in 1914; NG 2ft 6in line 20 miles(32km) from Navsari to Kamrej; classified under BB&CIR who presumably would work the tramway as part of the BB&CIR network. Page 39 (pdf 48)
NG 2ft 6in Railways, worked by BB&CIR
Not listed in 1918 Admin Report
- Baria State Railway; owned by the Princely Baria State; NG 2ft 6in line apparently approximately 7 miles(11km) between Piplod and Devgadh Baria, opened 1892; later renamed Baria-Piplod State Railway; worked as part of BB&CIR network.
- Guzerat Railway Company - formed 1911. Owned and managed three NG 2ft 6in lines, all worked by BB&CIR and taken over 1922 :-
References
- ↑ “Administration Report on Railways 1918” pages as noted in text; Retrieved 4 Nov 2016
- ↑ From US Archive.com ‘History Of Indian Railways - Railway Department,Government of India, 1937’ pdf #58 pdf page copied, cut and marked as necessary]; Retrieved 19 Apr 2020
