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| − | The '''Nalhati-Azimganj Railway''' was the original section of the line constructed in 1863 by [[Indian Branch Railway]]. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) [[Rail_gauge_#4 foot Gauge|unique rail gauge]] and | + | The '''Nalhati-Azimganj Railway''' was the original section of the line constructed in 1863 by [[Indian Branch Railway]]. Also referred to as the ''''[[Nulhati-Murshidibad Tramway]]'''' in some early records. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) [[Rail_gauge_#4 foot Gauge|unique rail gauge]] and ran from [[Nalhati]] only far as [[Azimganj]], a distance of 27 miles (43 km) <ref>[https://archive.org/stream/BombayBarodaAndCentralIndiaRailwaySystem/Bombay_Baroda_And_Central_India_Railway_System#page/n64/mode/1up “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 55 (pdf64)]; Retrieved 7 May 2017</ref>. |
The Indian Branch Railway Company was purchased by the Government of India([[Government of India |GoI]]) in 1872 and the line was renamed '''[[Nalhati State Railway]]'''. | The Indian Branch Railway Company was purchased by the Government of India([[Government of India |GoI]]) in 1872 and the line was renamed '''[[Nalhati State Railway]]'''. | ||
Revision as of 07:33, 7 May 2017
The Nalhati-Azimganj Railway was the original section of the line constructed in 1863 by Indian Branch Railway. Also referred to as the 'Nulhati-Murshidibad Tramway' in some early records. The line used a 4ft(1222mm) unique rail gauge and ran from Nalhati only far as Azimganj, a distance of 27 miles (43 km) [1].
The Indian Branch Railway Company was purchased by the Government of India(GoI) in 1872 and the line was renamed Nalhati State Railway. [2]
Further Information
References
- ↑ “Administration Report on Railways 1918” page 55 (pdf64); Retrieved 7 May 2017
- ↑ "Bengal District Gazetteer - Mukshidabad" by L S S O’Malley, Indian Civil Service, Calcutta . Pages 150-151; Retrieved 24 Dec 2015
