Bandikui Junction railway station

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Bandikui Junction railway station
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General information
LocationRailway Station Rd, Bandikui Marg, SH 25, Bandikui, Rajasthan
India
Coordinates 27°02′22″N76°33′59″E / 27.0394°N 76.5664°E / 27.0394; 76.5664
Elevation222.000 metres (728.346 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by North Western Railway
Line(s)Bandikui–Jaipur double electric line
Bandikui–Alwar double electric line
Bandikui–Bharatpur single electric line
Platforms6
Tracks8 broad gauge
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Accessible Wheelchair symbol.svg Available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBKI
Zone(s) North Western Railway
Division(s) Jaipur
History
ElectrifiedYes
Location
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Bandikui Junction railway station
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Bandikui Junction railway station is a major railway station in Dausa district, Rajasthan. Its code is BKI. It serves Bandikui city. The station consists of six platforms. The platforms are well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation. [1]

Station is a major railway station at the junction of Agra–Jaipur and Delhi–Jaipur railway lines in Dausa district of Rajasthan. It is one of the earliest railway stations in northern India and also was the destination of steam locomotives. The first train in Rajasthan ran from Bandikui Junction to Agra Fort, started in April 1874 by the colonial government in India.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "BKI/Bandikui Junction". India Rail Info.