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'''Barhan railway station''' is a [[junction station]] on the [[Kanpur–Delhi section]] of [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] and Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line. It is located just 38&nbsp;km from [[Agra City]]. The station was built by the Britishers and still remains essentially unchanged. The railway station is a site in itself and takes one back to pre Independence era.
'''Barhan railway station''' is a [[junction station]] on the [[Kanpur–Delhi section]] of [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] and Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line. It is located just 38&nbsp;km from [[Agra City]]. The station was built by the British and remains essentially unchanged. The railway station is a site in itself and takes one back to the pre Independence era.


== History ==
== History ==
Through trains started running on the [[East Indian Railway Company]]'s  Howrah–Delhi line in 1866.<ref name="irfcai2">{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html|title=IR History: Early History (1832–1869)|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref>
Through trains started running on the [[East Indian Railway Company]]'s  Howrah–Delhi line in 1866.<ref name="irfcai2">{{cite web|url=https://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html|title=IR History: Early History (1832–1869)|publisher=IRFCA|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref>


[[Barhan village|Barhan]] offers a branch railway Line to {{stnlnk|Etah}}.
[[Barhan village|Barhan]] offers a branch railway Line to {{stnlnk|Etah}}.


== Development ==
== Development ==
Etah–[[Kasganj Junction railway station|Kasganj]] new line work has been sanctioned in the Budget 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/etah/etah-kasganj-railway-line-approved|title=एटा-कासगंज रेल लाइन को मंजूरी – Amarujala|work=Amar Ujala|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1398&id=0,4,268|title=Important Railway Projects over N.E.Railway in Budget-2017-18}}</ref>
Etah–[[Kasganj Junction railway station|Kasganj]] new line work has been sanctioned in the Budget 2017–2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.amarujala.com/uttar-pradesh/etah/etah-kasganj-railway-line-approved|title=एटा-कासगंज रेल लाइन को मंजूरी – Amarujala|work=Amar Ujala|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ner.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1398&id=0,4,268|title=Important Railway Projects over N.E.Railway in Budget-2017-18}}</ref>


New passenger train service started from {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}–{{stnlnk|Etah}} on 10 April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.amarujala.com/ad/my/20170404/06.html?format=img|title=Amar Ujala E-Paper|website=epaper.amarujala.com|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/27-mar-2017-edition-Etah-page_6-8133-6150-195.html|title=Story|website=epaper.jagran.com|access-date=2017-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419100701/http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/27-mar-2017-edition-Etah-page_6-8133-6150-195.html|archive-date=19 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
New passenger train service started from {{stnlnk|Agra Fort}}–{{stnlnk|Etah}} on 10 April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.amarujala.com/ad/my/20170404/06.html?format=img|title=Amar Ujala E-Paper|website=epaper.amarujala.com|access-date=2017-04-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/27-mar-2017-edition-Etah-page_6-8133-6150-195.html|title=Story|website=epaper.jagran.com|access-date=2017-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419100701/http://epaper.jagran.com/ePaperArticle/27-mar-2017-edition-Etah-page_6-8133-6150-195.html|archive-date=19 April 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/etah/story-barhan-etah-railway-track-electrification-process-begins-3001769.html|title=Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/secretary_branches/Constituency/Uttar%20Pradesh%20Constituencies/UP%20English/Etah.pdf}}</ref>
Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttar-pradesh/etah/story-barhan-etah-railway-track-electrification-process-begins-3001769.html|title=Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Uttar Pradeh {{!}} Uttam Rail {{!}} A progressive journey since 2014 |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/secretary_branches/Constituency/Uttar%20Pradesh%20Constituencies/UP%20English/Etah.pdf}}</ref>


== Media ==
== Media ==
<gallery>
<gallery widths=180>
File:An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2.jpg|An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2
File:An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2.jpg|An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2
File:An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)1.jpg|An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction
File:An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)1.jpg|An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{IndiaRailInfo|4910}}
*{{IndiaRailInfo|4910}}
 
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{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh|state=collapsed}}
{{Railway stations in Uttar Pradesh|state=collapsed}}


[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1865]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Agra district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Agra district]]
[[Category:Allahabad railway division]]
[[Category:Prayagraj railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1865]]

Latest revision as of 15:55, 12 August 2025


Barhan Junction
Indian Railways junction station
Barhan Junction station
LocationBarhan, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
India
Coordinates27°19′45″N 78°11′30″E / 27.3292°N 78.1917°E / 27.3292; 78.1917
Elevation176.67 metres (579.6 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorth Central Railway zone
Line(s)Kanpur–Delhi section of Howrah–Delhi main line and Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line
Platforms2
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBRN
Division(s) Prayagraj
History
Opened1865–66
Electrified1975–76
Previous namesEast Indian Railway Company
Passengers
5,00 daily
Location
"Barhan" railway station is located in India
"Barhan" railway station
"Barhan" railway station
Location in Uttar Pradesh
"Barhan" railway station is located in Uttar Pradesh
"Barhan" railway station
"Barhan" railway station
"Barhan" railway station (Uttar Pradesh)

Barhan railway station is a junction station on the Kanpur–Delhi section of Howrah–Delhi main line and Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line. It is located just 38 km from Agra City. The station was built by the British and remains essentially unchanged. The railway station is a site in itself and takes one back to the pre Independence era.

History[edit | edit source]

Through trains started running on the East Indian Railway Company's Howrah–Delhi line in 1866.[1]

Barhan offers a branch railway Line to Etah.

Development[edit | edit source]

Etah–Kasganj new line work has been sanctioned in the Budget 2017–2018.[2][3]

New passenger train service started from Agra Fort–Etah on 10 April 2017.[4][5]

Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins[6][7]

Media[edit | edit source]

  • An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2
    An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction (Agra)2
  • An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction
    An antique well near the station, used to supply water to steam engines years ago. Barhan Junction
  • Platform No.1, Barhan Junction
    Platform No.1, Barhan Junction
  • Platform No.1
    Platform No.1
  • A derelict cement bench at the Barhan station platform
    A derelict cement bench at the Barhan station platform
  • A woman worshipping at a Hindu temple nearby Platform No. 2
    A woman worshipping at a Hindu temple nearby Platform No. 2
  • Click from railway foot overbridge Barhan Junction
    Click from railway foot overbridge Barhan Junction
  • Barhan Junction railway main structure
    Barhan Junction railway main structure
  • Circulation area
    Circulation area
  • Reservation counter
    Reservation counter
  • Platform
    Platform

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "IR History: Early History (1832–1869)". IRFCA. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "एटा-कासगंज रेल लाइन को मंजूरी – Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  3. ↑ "Important Railway Projects over N.E.Railway in Budget-2017-18".
  4. ↑ "Amar Ujala E-Paper". epaper.amarujala.com. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Story". epaper.jagran.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  6. ↑ "Barhan–Etah Railway Track Electrification Process Begins".
  7. ↑ "Uttar Pradeh | Uttam Rail | A progressive journey since 2014" (PDF).

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