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10 Oldest Railway Stations In India

From the mock-gothic Shivaji Terminus to the quaint old Barog Railway Station, find out the ten oldest railway stations of India

Logo of the Indian Railways Photo: Shutterstock
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Indian Railways

Indian railways began during British colonial rule, with the first railway line between Bombay and Thane being established in 1853. Railway stations and office buildings were subsequently built across India, blending Indo-Saracenic, Victorian and Mughal architectural styles.

East Indian Railway Mail leaving Kalka Station circa 1906, one of the oldest Indian trains
East Indian Railway Mail leaving Kalka Station circa 1906, one of the oldest Indian trains Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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