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{{Short description|Railway station in Maharashtra, India}}
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{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Pulgaon
| name = Pulgaon
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway]] [[Junction Station]]
| type = [[Indian Railways]] [[junction station]]
| style = Indian railway
| style = Indian Railways
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| image = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|100px]]
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| image_caption = Indian Railways logo
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| address = State highway 243, Pulgaon, Maharashtra
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| country = India
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| address = State highway 243, Pulgaon, Maharashtra
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| coordinates = {{Coord|20.7268|78.3170|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline, title}}
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| country = India
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| elevation = {{convert|272.32|m|ft}}
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| coordinates = {{Coord|20.7268|78.3170|format=dms|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline, title}}
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| line = [[Nagpur–Bhusawal section]] of [[Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line]]
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| elevation = {{convert|273|m|ft}}
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| other =
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| line = [[Nagpur-Bhusawal section]] of [[Howrah-Nagpur-Mumbai line]]
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| structure = Standard, on ground
| structure = Standard, on ground
| platform = 3
| platform = 3
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| tracks =
| entrances =
| entrances =
| parking = Available
| parking = Available
| opened = 1867
| baggage_check = Not available
| closed =
| opened = 1867
| rebuilt =
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| electrified = Yes
| rebuilt =
| accessible =
| electrified = 1990-91
| code = {{Indian railway code
| ADA =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = PLO
| code = PLO
| zone =
| zone =
| division = Nagpur
| division = Nagpur CR railway division
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| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[Central Railway zone| Central Railway]]
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]]
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| status = Functioning
| former = [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]]
| former = [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]]
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'''Pulgaon railway station''' serves [[Pulgaon]] in [[Wardha district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. Pulgaon is on the banks of [[Wardha River]].
'''Pulgaon railway station''' serves [[Pulgaon]] in [[Wardha district]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. Pulgaon is on the banks of [[Wardha River]].


==History==
==History==
The first train in India travelled from Mumbai to Thane on 16th April 1853. By May, 1854, [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]]'s Bombay-Thane line was extended to Kalyan. Bhusawal railway station was set up in 1860 and in 1867 the GIPR branch line was extended to Nagpur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html | title = IR History: Early Days – I | last = Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832 - 1865) | publisher =IRFCA | accessdate = 2013-03-18 |}}</ref>
The first train in India travelled from Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853. By May 1854, [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]]'s Bombay–Thane line was extended to Kalyan. Bhusawal railway station was set up in 1860 and in 1867 the GIPR branch line was extended to Nagpur.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-hist.html | title = IR History: Early Days – I : Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865) | publisher =IRFCA | access-date = 2013-03-18 }}</ref>


In 1917, Arvi was linked with Pulgaon with a {{convert|35|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} long {{RailGauge|762}} [[Narrow gauge]] railway by Central Provinces Railway. Central Railway now runs two trains a day on weekdays. The round trip takes a little over three hours.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html |title = IR History: Part III (1900-1947)| publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2013-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/docs/rinbad-ng.html |title = Indian Narrow Gauge Lines 2002-2003| publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2013-03-08}}</ref>
In 1917, Arvi was linked with Pulgaon with a {{convert|35|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}-long {{track gauge|762mm}} [[narrow-gauge railway]] by Central Provinces Railway. Central Railway now runs two trains a day on weekdays. The round trip takes a little over three hours.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html |title = IR History: Part III (1900–1947)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2013-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/docs/rinbad-ng.html |title = Indian Narrow Gauge Lines 2002-2003| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2013-03-08}}</ref>


===Electrification===
===Electrification===
The railways in the Badnera-Wardha sector were electrified in 1990-91.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|title = History of Electrification|work= |last= |first=| publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2013-03-18 |}}</ref>
The railways in the Badnera–Wardha sector were electrified in 1990–91.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://irfca.org/docs/electrification-history.html|title = History of Electrification|work= |last= |first=| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2013-03-18 }}</ref>


==Ameniies==
==Amenities==
Pulgaon railway station has the following amenities: waiting room and light refreshment stall.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.makemytrip.com/railways/nagpur-pulgaon-train-tickets.html |title = Nagpur tp Pulgaon trains | publisher= make my trip| accessdate = 2013-03-18 |}}</ref>
Pulgaon railway station has the following amenities: waiting room and light refreshment stall.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.makemytrip.com/railways/nagpur-pulgaon-train-tickets.html |title = Nagpur to Pulgaon trains | publisher= make my trip| access-date = 2013-03-18 }}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=180>
Pulgaon Station.jpg|Pulgaon station railway station board
Pulgaon Station platformboard.jpg|Pulgaon station platform board
Pulgaon Station roof.jpg|Pulgaon station roof
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/pulgaon-junction-plo/198 Trains at Pulgaon]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/pulgaon-junction-plo/198 Trains at Pulgaon]
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{{Railway stations in Maharashtra}}
{{Railway stations in Maharashtra}}


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[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1867]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Wardha district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Wardha district]]
[[Category:Railway junction stations in India]]
[[Category:Nagpur CR railway division]]
[[Category:Nagpur railway division]]
[[Category:Nagpur-Badnera rail line]]
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[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1867]]

Latest revision as of 11:38, 21 August 2023

Pulgaon
Indian Railways junction station
Indian Railways logo
General information
LocationState highway 243, Pulgaon, Maharashtra
India
Coordinates20°43′36″N 78°19′01″E / 20.7268°N 78.3170°E / 20.7268; 78.3170
Elevation272.32 metres (893.4 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byCentral Railway
Line(s)Nagpur–Bhusawal section of Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai line
Platforms3
Construction
Structure typeStandard, on ground
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codePLO
Division(s) Nagpur CR railway division
History
Opened1867
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesGreat Indian Peninsula Railway
Location
Pulgaon is located in Maharashtra
Pulgaon
Pulgaon
Location in Maharashtra
Pulgaon is located in India
Pulgaon
Pulgaon
Location in India

Pulgaon railway station serves Pulgaon in Wardha district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Pulgaon is on the banks of Wardha River.

History

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The first train in India travelled from Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853. By May 1854, Great Indian Peninsula Railway's Bombay–Thane line was extended to Kalyan. Bhusawal railway station was set up in 1860 and in 1867 the GIPR branch line was extended to Nagpur.[1]

In 1917, Arvi was linked with Pulgaon with a 35 km (22 mi)-long 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) narrow-gauge railway by Central Provinces Railway. Central Railway now runs two trains a day on weekdays. The round trip takes a little over three hours.[2][3]

Electrification

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The railways in the Badnera–Wardha sector were electrified in 1990–91.[4]

Amenities

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Pulgaon railway station has the following amenities: waiting room and light refreshment stall.[5]

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  • Pulgaon station railway station board
    Pulgaon station railway station board
  • Pulgaon station platform board
    Pulgaon station platform board
  • Pulgaon station roof
    Pulgaon station roof

References

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  1. ^ "IR History: Early Days – I : Chronology of railways in India, Part 2 (1832–1865)". IRFCA. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  2. ^ "IR History: Part III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Indian Narrow Gauge Lines 2002-2003". IRFCA. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
  4. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Nagpur to Pulgaon trains". make my trip. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
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Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Kaotha
towards ?
Central Railway zone Talni
towards ?
Terminus Central Railway zone
Pulgaon–Arvi branch line
 Arvi
towards ?
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