Bandra railway station

Not to be confused with Bandra Terminus.
Bandra
वांद्रे
Mumbai Suburban Railway station
Coordinates 19°03′16″N 72°50′26″E / 19.054444°N 72.840556°E / 19.054444; 72.840556Coordinates: 19°03′16″N 72°50′26″E / 19.054444°N 72.840556°E / 19.054444; 72.840556
Owned by Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways
Line(s) Western Line, Harbour Line
Platforms 07
Tracks 08
Construction
Structure type Standard on-ground station
Parking No
Bicycle facilities No
Other information
Station code B
Fare zone Western Railways
History
Opened 1869[1]
Electrified Yes
Services
Preceding station  
MSR
  Following station
toward Churchgate
Western Line
toward Dahanu Road
Harbour Line
toward Andheri
Location
Bandra
Location within Mumbai

Bandra (Marathi: वांद्रे ) is a railway station on the Western Line and Harbour Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It serves the Bandra suburban area as also the modern commercial area called Bandra-Kurla-Complex (BKC). Bandra Terminus is near to Bandra railway station and serves interstate traffic on the Western Railway.

All fast and slow commuter trains have a halt at this station. Bandra is also directly connected to Victoria Terminus through a branch line via Vadala Road. BEST buses are also available from Bandra Terminus bus stand or Bandra (West) bus stand ; both being very close to the railway station. Auto Rickshaws are also available.

The charm of this station is in its station building and canopy. Sloping Mangalore tiled roofing, spacious layout and Grecian facade add to the beauty.

Gallery

References

  1. "Historical Milestone". Central Railway. 25 February 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
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