Vrindavan railway station
Vrindavan railway station is on the Mathura–Vrindavan link. It is located in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It serves Vrindavan.
Vrindavan railway station | |
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Indian Railways station | |
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General information | |
Location | Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh India |
Coordinates | 27°34′34″N 77°41′38″E |
Elevation | 176 metres (577 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | North Central Railway |
Line(s) | Mathura–Vrindavan line |
Platforms | 1 |
Tracks | 1 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard on ground |
Parking | Yes |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | BDB |
Division(s) | Agra |
History | |
Opened | 1889 |
Electrified | Ongoing |
Location | |
![]() ![]() Vrindavan Location in Uttar Pradesh ![]() ![]() Vrindavan Location in India |
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Source: Google maps |
Overview
Krishna was born in Mathura. He spent his childhood in Vrindavan. Therefore, both are major pilgrimage centres for Hindus.[1]
History
The 11 km (7 mi)-long 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge Mathura–Vrindaban branch line was opened by Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway in 1889.[2]
Trains
Mathura is a major railway junction. The Taj Express travelling from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station covers the distance up to Mathura in about 2 hours. Bhopal Shatabdi Express (starting from New Delhi railway station), travelling faster, also stops at Mathura. There are five DEMU connections a day between Mathura and Vrindaban.[1][3]
References
- "Mathura and Vrindavan – general information". ISKCON. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- "Indian Railways line history, 2 North Eastern Railway" (PDF). Bombay, Baroda and Central Indian Railway. wordpress. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- "Chains from Vrindavan to Mathura Junction". India Rail Info. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links
Vrindavan travel guide from Wikivoyage
Mathura travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Vrindavan Railway Station Information
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Following station | ||
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Terminus | North Central Railway zone Mathura–Vrindavan link |
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