Faridabad New Town railway station

28°22′35″N 77°18′35″E / 28.3764°N 77.3096°E / 28.3764; 77.3096Elevation204 metres (669 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byNorthern RailwaysLine(s)Agra–Delhi chordPlatforms3Tracks4ConstructionStructure typeStandard on groundParkingNoBicycle facilitiesNoOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeFDN Zone(s) Northern Railway zone Division(s) DelhiHistoryElectrified1982–85Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Ballabhgarh
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Northern Railway zone Faridabad
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Location
Faridabad New Town is located in Haryana
Faridabad New Town
Faridabad New Town
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Faridabad New Town is located in India
Faridabad New Town
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Faridabad New Town (India)
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Faridabad New Town Railway Station is on the Agra–Delhi chord. It is located in Faridabad district in the Indian state of Haryana. It serves Faridabad and surrounding areas.

History

The Agra–Delhi chord was opened in 1904.[1] Some parts of it were relaid during the construction of New Delhi (inaugurated in 1927–28).[2]

Electrification

The Faridabad–Mathura–Agra section was electrified in 1982–85.[3]

Suburban railway

Faridabad New Town is part of the Delhi Suburban Railway and is served by EMU trains.[4]

Passengers

Faridabad New Town railway station handles around 129,000 passengers every day.[5]

References

  1. ^ "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  2. ^ "A fine balance of luxury and care". Hindusthan Times, 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  3. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Delhi Suburban Railways". Metro trains. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Faridabad New Town (FDN)". Indian Rail Enquiry. Retrieved 6 July 2013.

External links

  • Trains at Faridabad New Town
  • Faridabad travel guide from Wikivoyage


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