Vikhroli railway station

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Vikhroli railway station
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General information
Coordinates 19°07′N72°55′E / 19.11°N 72.92°E / 19.11; 72.92
Elevation6.035 metres (19.80 ft)
Owned by Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways
Line(s) Central Line
Platforms4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeVK
Fare zone Central Railways
History
Opened1947
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Mumbai Suburban Railway Following station
Ghatkopar Central line Kanjur Marg
towards Kasara or Khopoli
Location
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Location within India
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Vikhroli (Maharashtra)
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Vikhroli is a railway station on the Central Line of the network. [1]

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Vikhroli station banner
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Vikhroli railway station – Platformboard 1

History

In 1942, The Godrej family brought plots in Vikhroli. Sir Phirojsha Godrej brought entire village in order to set up industrial township. The station was built to serve the Godrej Industries Complex which houses several Godrej factories and IT companies like Accenture, Atos, Capgemini, WNS etc. The old Godrej railway siding were crucial links that helped in setting up democracy in India by helping to conduct first general election.

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References

  1. "Vikhroli Railway Station Map/Atlas CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.