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[[Category:Railways]]
The '''Carnatic Railway''' (CR) 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.
== Characteristics ==
In 1872, the Carnatic Railway merged with the [[Great Southern of India Railway]], In 1874, the GSIR was taken over by the [[South Indian Railway]].
== Records ==
Unfortunately, there are no CR staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]].
The '''Carnatic Railway''' (CR) 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.
== Characteristics ==
In 1872, the Carnatic Railway merged with the [[Great Southern of India Railway]], In 1874, the GSIR was taken over by the [[South Indian Railway]].
== Records ==
Unfortunately, there are no CR staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]].
