A 1909 map of Delhi showing the locations of railway lines as they existed before New Delhi was built. Note the Kilokri station and Shalimar Gardens (ostensibly an actual garden then!)
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A 1909 map of Delhi showing the locations of railway lines as they existed before New Delhi was built. Note the Kilokri station and Shalimar Gardens (ostensibly an actual garden then!)
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When was the railway line realignment done? India Gate was built in 1921 and New Delhi established as capital in 1931. So for some years, trains must have been actually passing next to the monument. Also the old Nizamuddin station seems to be on the...
When was the railway line realignment done? India Gate was built in 1921 and New Delhi established as capital in 1931. So for some years, trains must have been actually passing next to the monument. Also the old Nizamuddin station seems to be on the road connecting Humayun's tomb with Safdarjang's tomb (Lodhi Road). Any signs of its remains today?
Posted by Dr.Jitendra Mulky on 2009 Apr 24 11:53:11 +0000
Wow....rail passing through present India gate....are the Okhla, Tuglakabad stations same or realigned? many thanks for this one. Do you have something on the Pune - Miraj section for the same period?
Posted by Milind on 2009 Apr 24 10:44:45 +0000