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The [[Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line]] was constructed as a {{track gauge|1000mm}}-wide [[metre-gauge]] line by the Bengal and North Western Railway between 1899 and 1913. It was converted to {{track gauge|1676mm}}-wide [[ | The [[Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line]] was constructed as a {{track gauge|1000mm}}-wide [[metre-gauge]] line by the Bengal and North Western Railway between 1899 and 1913. It was converted to {{track gauge|1676mm}}-wide {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] in 1993–94. | ||
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Allahabad City | |
|---|---|
| Regional rail and Light rail station | |
| Other names | Prayagraj Rambagh railway station |
| Location | Rambagh, Allahabad District, Uttar Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 25°26′46″N 81°49′44″E / 25.4460°N 81.8289°E |
| Elevation | 316.804 metres (1,039.4 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Eastern Railway |
| Line(s) | Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line Allahabad City–Howrah line Formerly: Bengal and North Western Railway |
| Platforms | 7 |
| Tracks | 9 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Station code | ALY |
| Zone(s) | North Eastern Railway Zone |
| Division(s) | Varanasi(NER) |
| Location | |
Allahabad City railway station (officially Prayagraj Rambagh railway station[1]) is situated in the Rambagh area of Allahabad in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It also a Terminal station of Allahabad. Due to huge rush at Allahabad Junction the railway will develop as a high facilitated terminal.
History[edit | edit source]
The Allahabad–Mau–Gorakhpur main line was constructed as a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge line by the Bengal and North Western Railway between 1899 and 1913. It was converted to 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge in 1993–94.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ ANI (21 February 2020). "4 railway stations in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj get new names". India Today. Retrieved 22 February 2020.