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{{Short description|Railway | {{Short description|Railway station in Maharashtra, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px|up|link=Mumbai Suburban Railway]]<br>Charni Road | ||
| type | | type = [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] station | ||
| image | | image = Mumbai 03-2016 75 Charni Road station.jpg | ||
| image_size | | image_size = | ||
| style = Mumbai Suburban Railway | | style = Mumbai Suburban Railway | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
| address | | address = | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{Coord|18.951565|N|72.818633|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline,title}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Western Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Western Line]] | ||
| other | | other = | ||
| structure | | structure = Standard on-ground station | ||
| platform | | platform = 4 | ||
| depth | | depth = | ||
| levels | | levels = | ||
| tracks | | tracks = 4 | ||
| parking | | parking = | ||
| bicycle | | bicycle = | ||
| baggage_check = | | baggage_check = | ||
| opened | | opened = 3 September 1868<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jhingron |first=A.K |title=Heritage, Traditions, and Legends |publisher=Western Railways |year=2009 |isbn= |pages=210 |language=English}}</ref> | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt | | rebuilt = | ||
| | | status = Active | ||
| | | electrified = Yes | ||
| code | | code = CYR | ||
| owned | | owned = [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]], [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| zone | | zone = [[Western Railways]] | ||
| former | | former = | ||
| passengers | | passengers = | ||
| pass_year | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_percent | | pass_percent = | ||
| pass_system | | pass_system = | ||
| mpassengers | | mpassengers = | ||
| services | | services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Mumbai Suburban Railway|line=Western|left=Marine Lines|right=Grant Road}} | ||
| map_type = Mumbai | |||
| map_type | | map_dot_label = Charni Road | ||
| map_dot_label = Charni Road | | route_map = {{MSR Western line}} | ||
| route_map | | map_state = collapsed | ||
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}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Churney Road''' (station code: '''CYR''')<ref name="origins">{{cite book|last=D'Cunha|first=Jose Gerson|title=The Origins of Bombay|publisher=Asian Educational Services|location=Bombay|year=1900|edition=3|pages=212|chapter=IV The Portuguese Period|isbn=81-206-0815-1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=miD5YO05jpUC&q=the+origins+of+bombay|accessdate=29 December 2008}}</ref> railway station is on the [[Western Line (Mumbai Suburban Railway)|Western Line]] of the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]] in [[South Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]]. It serves the suburb of [[Charni Road]]. The next station south is [[Marine Lines railway station|Marine Lines Station]]; the next station north is [[Grant Road railway station|Grant Road Station]]. Southbound fast locals stop at Charni Road but skip the station during the evening peak hours (17:00 to 20:00). The main significance of Charni Road station is that it is near the [[Girgaum Chowpatty]] beach and [[Marine Drive, Mumbai|Marine Drive]] promenade, a major destination for tourists in Mumbai. It is also important because of the diamond trading industry located here, mainly in the [[Panchratna]] and Prasad chambers building near the railway station. | ||
== History == | |||
The | The BB&CI Railway (precursor to the [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]) commenced regular suburban services from [[Bombay Backbay railway station|Back Bay]] to [[Virar railway station|Virar]] from 12 April 1867.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xRsoAAAAMAAJ |title=Eastern Economist |publisher=R.P. Agarwala |year=1975 |volume=64 |page=170}}</ref> The station was itself opened on 3rd September 1868.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jhingron |first=A.K |title=Heritage, Traditions, and Legends |publisher=Western Railways |year=2009 |isbn= |pages=210 |language=English}}</ref> | ||
Passenger traffic on the station increased by 1890, and a local newspaper, ''The Gujarati'' reported that as there was just one booking office for both the Up and Down passengers, it would frequently happen that some passengers would not be able to get their tickets in time, and therefore unable to board their trains. It was suggested that an additional booking office be opened either on the town line, or somewhere in Bhuleshwar.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rahul Mehrotra |first=Sharada Dwivedi |title=Anchoring A City Line |publisher=Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd |year=2000 |isbn=81-900602-4-4 |pages=41 |language=English}}</ref> | |||
Today Charni road is well known for its old charm [[Chawls]], wholesale markets of diamonds ([[Royal Opera House (Mumbai)|Opera House]]), garments, [[Irani café]]s traditional Maharashtrian culture ([[Girgaon]]) and also tall skyscrapers. It is not only famous for skyscrapers and | ==Surroundings== | ||
Today Charni road is well known for its old charm [[Chawls]], wholesale markets of diamonds ([[Royal Opera House (Mumbai)|Opera House]]), garments, [[Irani café]]s traditional Maharashtrian culture ([[Girgaon]]) and also tall skyscrapers. It is not only famous for skyscrapers and Chowpatty but also attracts crowds because of the religious places built in it (Mumbadevi temple) and also the famous celebration of Gudipadva and Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Girgaon. Also the famous Hinduja College of commerce and economics have been set up by Hinduja group in 1974. | |||
For information about the area, see [[Charni Road]]. | For information about the area, see [[Charni Road]]. | ||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Charni Rd stationː Entrance to Platform 1.jpg|Charni Rd stationː Entrance to Platform 1 | |||
File:Charni Rd stationː Platform view.jpg|Charni Rd stationː Platform view, looking toward Churchgate | |||
File:Local Train entering Charni Rd Platform 1.jpg|Local Train entering Charni Rd Platform 1 | |||
File:Charni Road Stationː View from FoB.jpg|Northward view of Charni Rd station from FoB | |||
File:Charni Road.jpg|Charni Rd platform board | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{commons category|Charni Road railway station}} | {{commons category|Charni Road railway station}} | ||
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{{Mumbai - Suburban Railway, Western}} | {{Mumbai - Suburban Railway, Western}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1867]] | [[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1867]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in Mumbai City district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Mumbai City district]] | ||
[[Category:Mumbai Suburban Railway stations]] | [[Category:Mumbai Suburban Railway stations]] | ||
[[Category:Mumbai WR railway division]] | [[Category:Mumbai WR railway division]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 26 October 2025
 Charni Road | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Suburban Railway station | ||
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| Coordinates | 18°57′06″N 72°49′07″E / 18.951565°N 72.818633°E | |
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways | |
| Line(s) | Western Line | |
| Platforms | 4 | |
| Tracks | 4 | |
| Construction | ||
| Structure type | Standard on-ground station | |
| Other information | ||
| Status | Active | |
| Station code | CYR | |
| Fare zone | Western Railways | |
| History | ||
| Opened | 3 September 1868[1] | |
| Electrified | Yes | |
| Services | ||
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| Location | ||
  Charni Road Location within Mumbai | ||
Churney Road (station code: CYR)[2] railway station is on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway in South Mumbai, Maharashtra. It serves the suburb of Charni Road. The next station south is Marine Lines Station; the next station north is Grant Road Station. Southbound fast locals stop at Charni Road but skip the station during the evening peak hours (17:00 to 20:00). The main significance of Charni Road station is that it is near the Girgaum Chowpatty beach and Marine Drive promenade, a major destination for tourists in Mumbai. It is also important because of the diamond trading industry located here, mainly in the Panchratna and Prasad chambers building near the railway station.
History[edit | edit source]
The BB&CI Railway (precursor to the Western Railway) commenced regular suburban services from Back Bay to Virar from 12 April 1867.[3] The station was itself opened on 3rd September 1868.[4]
Passenger traffic on the station increased by 1890, and a local newspaper, The Gujarati reported that as there was just one booking office for both the Up and Down passengers, it would frequently happen that some passengers would not be able to get their tickets in time, and therefore unable to board their trains. It was suggested that an additional booking office be opened either on the town line, or somewhere in Bhuleshwar.[5]
Surroundings[edit | edit source]
Today Charni road is well known for its old charm Chawls, wholesale markets of diamonds (Opera House), garments, Irani cafés traditional Maharashtrian culture (Girgaon) and also tall skyscrapers. It is not only famous for skyscrapers and Chowpatty but also attracts crowds because of the religious places built in it (Mumbadevi temple) and also the famous celebration of Gudipadva and Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Girgaon. Also the famous Hinduja College of commerce and economics have been set up by Hinduja group in 1974.
For information about the area, see Charni Road.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Charni Rd stationː Entrance to Platform 1 -
Charni Rd stationː Platform view, looking toward Churchgate -
Local Train entering Charni Rd Platform 1 -
Northward view of Charni Rd station from FoB -
Charni Rd platform board
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Jhingron, A.K (2009). Heritage, Traditions, and Legends. Western Railways. p. 210.
- ↑ D'Cunha, Jose Gerson (1900). "IV The Portuguese Period". The Origins of Bombay (3 ed.). Bombay: Asian Educational Services. p. 212. ISBN 81-206-0815-1. Retrieved 29 December 2008.
- ↑ Eastern Economist. Vol. 64. R.P. Agarwala. 1975. p. 170.
- ↑ Jhingron, A.K (2009). Heritage, Traditions, and Legends. Western Railways. p. 210.
- ↑ Rahul Mehrotra, Sharada Dwivedi (2000). Anchoring A City Line. Eminence Designs Pvt. Ltd. p. 41. ISBN 81-900602-4-4.