Parlakimedi Light Railway
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| Industry | Railways |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1900 |
| Headquarters | Paralakhemundi, |
Area served | Eastern India |
Parlakhemundi Light Railway (PLR) was the first narrow gauge railway line between
GCIE Gourachandra Gajapati Narayan Dev ,father of Maharajah Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Narayan Deo.[1]
History
Paralakhemundi formerly known as Parlakimedi Light Railway was established by Maharaja Goura Chandra Gajapati Narayan Dev KCIE of Paralakhemundi, the erstwhile Maharajah of Paralakhemundi. The Raja of
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locomotive with small (27 inch diameter) coupled wheels and an axle load of only 4.75 tons. During the SER centenary celebrations in 1987, set of four postage stamps were released. One of the stamps featured the PL 691 locomotive.
Conversion to broad gauge
The line was finally closed for gauge conversion on 9 June 2004. After conversion to broad gauge the Gunpur-Paralakhemundi-Naupada rail line was opened to public and from 21 August 2011.[2]
References
- ^ "[IRFCA] Parlakhemundi Light Railway". www.irfca.org.
- ^ "___________ » Naupada – Gunupur (Gauge conversion)". www.orissalinks.com.