How Cantonment railway station made Bangalore a military hub in British IndiaThe Cantonment Railway Station in Bengaluru, a major rail hub today, has a rich history dating back to 1864. Built during the British Raj, the station was crucial for transporting goods and people between Madras and Bengaluru. The station's construction was a key step in the city's development, attracting immigrants and...
more... contributing to its growth. Over the years, the station witnessed a variety of locomotives, reflecting technological advancements and the standardization of railway infrastructure in India. The station's original structure has been modernized over time, but some elements, like the arched section over Platform 1, are likely remnants of its early days. It is hoped that the station's historical significance will be preserved for future generations, mirroring the integration of old and new seen in stations like St Pancras in London.
Bengaluru ka Cantonment Railway Station, aajkal ek bada rail hub hai, lekin 1864 mein yeh bahut alag jagah thi. British Raj ke time mein banaya gaya, yeh station Madras aur Bengaluru ke beech goods aur logon ko le jaane ke liye bahut important tha. Station banna city ke development ka...
more... ek bada step tha, isne bahut saare immigrants ko attract kiya aur city ko badhne mein madad ki. Saalon mein, station ne bahut saare locomotives dekhe, yeh India mein railway infrastructure ke technical development and standardization ko dikhata hai. Station ki original structure ko aajkal modern kar diya gaya hai, par kuchh elements, jaise Platform 1 ke upar arched section, unke purane time se hain. Umeed hai ki station ka historical importance future generations ke liye preserve kiya jaayega, London ke St Pancras station ki tarah, jahaan old and new ko combine kiya gaya hai.