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69-400: Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor or Eastern DFC is a broad gauge freight corridor in India . The railway line runs between Ludhiana in Punjab and Dankuni (near Kolkata ) in West Bengal via Meerut and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh . This railway line is one of the multiple freight corridors being constructed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL),

138-553: A break-of-gauge with US railways, the War of 1812 still being a fresh memory. However, there is little supporting evidence for this, and this story appears to be traced to a single claim from the late 1800s. The Bay Area Rapid Transit system is the only operating railroad in the United States to use 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge, with 120 miles (190 km) of double tracked routes. The original engineers chose

207-674: A 27.1 km (16.8 mi) line of Lahore metro . In Sri Lanka, all services currently operate on 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge only. The 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge was first used in Scotland for two short, isolated lines, the Dundee and Arbroath Railway (1836-1847) and the Arbroath and Forfar Railway (1838-). Both the lines were subsequently converted to standard gauge . The Iberian-gauge railways , that service much of Spain and Portugal, have

276-572: A 90 km long controlled-access expressway connects Meerut with Delhi via Dasna in Ghaziabad district . Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the expressway on 31 December 2015, and the expressway was completed and opened for public on 1 April 2021, also an under construction Ganga Expressway . There are 2 main bus terminals , namely Bhainsali bus terminal and Sohrab Gate bus terminal from where Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses ply to cities all over

345-531: A European soldier, established himself at Sardhana and some parts of the district came under his rule. Upon his death, they came into the hands of Begum Samru . During this time, the southern part of the district had remained under Marathas rule. In 1803, with the fall of Delhi, Daulat Rao Scindia of the Marathas ceded the territory to the British East India Company (EIC). The cantonment of Meerut

414-534: A Harappan settlement known as Alamgirpur . It was also the easternmost settlement of the Indus Valley civilisation . Meerut had been a centre of Buddhism in the period of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (r. 273 BC to 232 BC.), and remains of Buddhist structures were found near the Jama Masjid in the present day city. The Ashoka Pillar , at Delhi ridge , next to the ‘Bara Hindu Rao Hospital’, near Delhi University ,

483-408: A distinguished architect, received from King Yudhishthira the land on which the city of Meerut now stands and he called this place Maharashtra, a name which over time became shortened to Meerut. Tradition also has it that the city formed a part of the dominions of Mahipala, the king of Indraprastha , and the word Meerut is associated with his name. In Ramayana , It was known as 'Maydant Ka Kheda',

552-855: A high court bench in Meerut so that Western Uttar Pradesh can get justice. Notably, west UP accounts for 51.71% of state GDP. The Bench in the western part of the state was first proposed by the government in 1955. Meerut Cantonment was established by the British East India Company in 1803 after the Battle of Laswari . It is one of the largest cantonments of India both in land area 3,568.06 hectares (35.68 km ) and population of 93684 (civil + military) people as per 2011 census. The Revolt of 1857 started from "Kali Paltan" in Meerut Cantonment and Indian soldiers stationed here actively participated in

621-563: A little more than 2,000 on each side. The European cantonment was separated from the Indian one. Close by were Sadar Bazar and Lal Kurti Bazar, the latter named after the red uniforms worn by the Presidency armies . On 24 April 1857, Meerut's commander, Colonel Carmichael Smyth, paraded 90 Indian sepoys of the Bengal Cavalry, most of whom had come from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. He ordered them to fire

690-503: A public-sector unit (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways . Logistic Hub and Network A large Logisitic Hub is proposed in Meerut , which is well connected to EDFC and several expressways. The Eastern DFC will mostly have double tracks and will be electrified, but the section from Ludhiana to Khurja (365 km) will be single line electrified due to lack of space. This freight corridor will cover

759-659: A total distance of 1,839 km. This corridor is having a 46 km branch line which is joining Khurja ( Bulandshahr district) on the Eastern DFC with Dadri ( Gautam Buddha Nagar district) on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (Western DFC). As of August 2023, 1150 km or 86% of the Eastern DFC has been completed and 99% required land for these have been acquired. First two DFCs, Western DFC , from Dadri, Uttar Pradesh to JNPT ( Navi Mumbai ) and Eastern DFC from Punjab to West Bengal , which will decongest

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828-459: A track gauge of 1,668 mm ( 5 ft  5 + 21 ⁄ 32  in ), just 8 mm ( 5 ⁄ 16  in) different from 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ). Used rolling stock from Iberia has been employed on broad-gauge lines in Argentina and Chile. Canada became the first British colony, in the 1850s, to use 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge. It

897-581: Is Rohit Singh Sajwan. The development of infrastructure in the city is overseen by the Meerut Development Authority (MDA), which comes under the Housing Department of Uttar Pradesh government . The Divisional Commissioner of Meerut acts as the ex-officio Chairman of MDA, whereas a vice-chairman, a government-appointed IAS officer , looks after the daily matters of the authority. The current vice-chairman of Meerut Development Authority

966-720: Is Sita Ram Yadav. The city is administered by Meerut Municipal Corporation , which is responsible for performing civic administrative functions administered by the Municipal Commissioner (PCS Officer) whereas the Mayor is the ceremonial head of the corporation. The current Municipal Commissioner of Meerut Municipal Corporation is Manoj Kumar Chauhan . The office of the Chief Commissioner, Customs & Central Excise, Meerut Zone, has jurisdiction over 13 districts of Uttrakhand and 14 districts of Uttar Pradesh . This jurisdiction

1035-413: Is also a big market. It is India's largest refined sugar producer. Meerut is upcoming Logistic Hub in western Uttar Pradesh due to projects like Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and expressway projects like - Delhi Meerut Expressway , Ganga Expressway , Delhi Meerut RRTS . Meerut is one of the important industrial towns of western Uttar Pradesh with several traditional and modern industries. It

1104-513: Is also proposed in Meerut , since the city is suitable major hub due to its well connectivity and proximity with expressways like Delhi Meerut Expressway , Ganga Expressway , Delhi Mumbai Expressway , Yamuna Expressway and upcoming Meerut Haridwar Expressway. The land around the departure points of Meerut , from where the expressway is to start, will be developed for industries. Ashok Agarwal, national president, Indian Industries Association (IIA), said "We have also received queries related to

1173-411: Is assisted by four Superintendents of Police (SP)/ Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl. SP) (City, Rural Area, Traffic and Crime). The Meerut district is divided into numerous police circles, each headed by a Circle Officer in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police . SP (Traffic) and SP (Crime) are assisted by one Circle Officer in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. The current SSP

1242-870: Is closely similar to the Indian gauge, with only 8  mm ( 5 ⁄ 16  in) difference, and allows compatibility with the rolling stock. For example, in recent years Chile and Argentina have bought second hand Spanish/Portuguese Iberian-gauge rolling stock. 1,668 mm trains can run on 1,676 mm gauge without adaptation, but for better stability in high-speed running a wheelset replacement may be required (for example, Russian-Finnish train Allegro has 1,522 mm or 4 ft  11 + 29 ⁄ 32  in gauge, intermediate between Russian 1,520 mm or 4 ft  11 + 27 ⁄ 32  in and Finnish 1,524 mm or 5 ft ). Backward compatibility—1,676 mm trains on 1,668 mm gauge—is possible, but no examples and data exist. Due to

1311-476: Is headed by an IPS officer in the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADG), whereas Meerut range is headed by an IPS officer in the rank of Inspector General of Police (IG). The Current ADG, Meerut Zone is Rajeev Sabharwal, whereas the current IG, Meerut Range is Praveen Kumar. District Police of Meerut is headed by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) who is an IPS officer. He

1380-485: Is in charge of property records and revenue collection for the central government and oversees the elections held in the city. The district is subdivided into three tehsils , namely Meerut, Mawana and Sardhana, each headed by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate . The tehsils are further divided into 12 blocks. The current District Magistrate of Meerut is Depak Meena. Meerut district comes under Meerut police zone and Meerut police range of Uttar Pradesh Police . Meerut zone

1449-499: Is predominantly on 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge. Most links of 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge railways are in the center-south of the country. Only a few lines of the Ferrocarril del Sur (Southern Railroad Network) were 1,000 mm ( 3 ft  3 + 3 ⁄ 8  in ) metre gauge or 1,435 mm ( 4 ft  8 + 1 ⁄ 2  in ) standard gauge ,

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1518-527: Is primarily located to the west of the Jamuna River , while the metre gauge network is primarily located to its east. The Jamuna Bridge is a mixed-use bridge that contains a dual gauge connection across the river linking both networks. In Nepal, all services currently operate on 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge only. In Pakistan, all services currently operate on 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge only, except for

1587-464: Is the 63rd-fastest-growing urban area in the world. It is the 14th fastest developing city in India. A June 2011 report by US financial services firm Morgan Stanley gave Meerut the 5th spot on the "vibrancy" index, ahead of Delhi and Mumbai. Meerut ranked second on both the financial penetration index, which measures things like the presence of ATMs and bank branches, and on the consumption index, indicating

1656-685: Is traditionally known for handloom works and scissors industry. Meerut was one of the first cities in northern India where publishing was set up during the 19th century. It was a major center of commercial publishing during the 1860s and 1870s. Meerut is a rich agricultural area, being in proximity of Delhi, it is ideal for industry. As of 2011, it is home to 520 micro, small, and medium-scale industries. As of August 2006 , Meerut has about 23,471 industrial units, including 15,510 small-scale units and 7,922 cottage industries. Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) and BDM one of India's biggest sports goods manufacturers are based out of Meerut Existing industries in

1725-400: The 1857 rebellion against Company rule in India . Known as the "Sports City of India", Meerut is one of the largest producers of sports goods in the country. The city is also known as the largest producer of musical instruments in the country, as well as one of Asia's biggest gold markets. The city is also an education hub in western Uttar Pradesh. It has the 3rd-highest per capita income in

1794-601: The Commissioner is the head of local government institutions (including Municipal Corporations) in the division, is in charge of infrastructural development in his division. The District Magistrate of Meerut reports to the Divisional Commissioner . The current Commissioner is Selva Kumari J. Meerut district administration is headed by the District Magistrate of Meerut, who is an IAS officer . The DM

1863-560: The Jama Masjid, dates from this period and is said to have been built by Mahmud's vizir. Shortly after its capture the city was regained by the local Hindu Raja and part of his fortifications, built for the city's defence, survived until recent times. Muhammad of Ghor 's mamluk general Qutb-ud-din Aybak who went on to establish the Delhi Sultanate in 1206, attacked and captured Meerut in 1193. Timur in 1399 attacked and sacked Meerut. It

1932-672: The Matucana tunnel that connected Mapocho and the Central Station in Santiago . The Transandine Railway that connected both Argentinean and Chilean broad gauge networks through the Uspallata pass in the Andes mountains was actually a 1,000 mm ( 3 ft  3 + 3 ⁄ 8  in ) narrow gauge link. The Iberian gauge ( 1,668 mm or 5 ft  5 + 21 ⁄ 32  in )

2001-533: The allotment of land along the Ganga Expressway from investors. Most of the queries are for land in Meerut , Budaun and its adjoining areas". Government proposed following investment zones - This corridor is divided into multiple sections for contracting purposes. Built by Alstom at Prayagraj , OCC will house command and control center to monitor all trains and power supply systems on Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. It will be staffed by 150 people and

2070-446: The capital of May Danav. It was hometown of Mandodari , wife of Ravana. After the archaeological excavations at Vidura-ka-tila, a collection of several mounds named after Vidura , in 1950–52, a site 37 km (23 miles) north-east of Meerut, it was concluded to be remains of the ancient city of Hastinapur , the capital of Kauravas and Pandavas of Mahabharata , which was washed away by Ganges floods. Meerut also contained

2139-547: The central govt employees and pensioners and their dependents residing in this city. Almost 54% of all cases reaching the High Court originate from the 22 districts of Western UP. Still, western Uttar Pradesh does not have a High Court. People have to travel 700 km away to Allahabad for hearings. Six high courts (Shimla, Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Nainital, Jammu) from other states are closer than Allahabad from western Uttar Pradesh. Western Uttar Pradesh has been advocating to have

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2208-717: The city include tyres, textiles, transformers, sugar, distillery, chemical, engineering, paper, publishing, and sports goods manufacturing. Prospective industries include IT and ITES , Logistics. Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) has two industrial estates in the city, namely Partapur and Udyog Puram. Meerut is well-connected by road to major cities like Delhi , Noida , Faridabad , Ghaziabad , Haridwar , Bulandshahr , etc. A large number of people commute to Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida , and Ghaziabad every day for work. Three national highways ( NH-58 , NH-119 & NH-235 ) and two Expressways pass through Meerut. The Delhi–Meerut Expressway -

2277-407: The city's transformation into an urban town. While the city ranked in the bottom 10 in job creation, the report suggests that overall there are plenty of signs of "potential for urbanisation," including future employment opportunities. The infrastructure segment of Meerut is currently going through a boom phase with many new projects like Expressways, Metro, Freight corridors coming up in and around

2346-579: The city. The Upper Ganga Canal Expressway development has also been completed. On the India City Competitiveness Index , the city ranked 45th in 2010, 37th in 2011and 39th in 2012. Meerut is one of the biggest industrial centers in India. It has the largest sports and goods manufacturing in India . It is one of the largest gold markets in Asia. Scissors, metals, and musical instrument manufacturing

2415-586: The detrimental effects of capitalism and industrialisation . Electricity was first introduced to Meerut in 1931. In the 1940s, during the height of the Indian independence movement , cinema-goers in Meerut had an unofficial policy of refusing to stand up when God Save the Queen played before the film was shown. The last session of the Indian National Congress (INC) before the independence of India in 1947

2484-402: The expressway capital of Western Uttar Pradesh, having three different expressways. The city may have derived its name from 'Mayarashtra' ( Sanskrit : मयराष्ट्र), the capital of the kingdom of Mayasura , Mandodari's father and Ravana 's father-in-law. This name may have mutated to Mairashtra, Mai-dant-ka-khera, Mairaath and eventually Meerut. According to another version, Maya(sura), being

2553-400: The facility is spread across 4.2 acres . Latest Map from DFCCIL: https://dfccil.com/images/uploads/img/MapDFC_NIZC.png 5 ft 6 in gauge railway In North America, it is called Indian , Provincial , Portland , or Texas gauge . In Argentina and Chile, it is known as "trocha ancha" (Spanish for "broad gauge"). In the Indian subcontinent it is simply known as "broad gauge". It is

2622-584: The future, it will be extended from Meerut to Haridwar . Other expressways that will pass nearby Meerut are the Upper Ganga Canal Expressway , Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway and Gorakhpur–Shamli Expressway. Meerut lies on the Delhi–Meerut–Saharanpur line , and has four railway stations: Meerut City , Meerut Cantt. , Partapur and Pabli Khas. Meerut City railway station is the busiest. The railway line between Delhi and Meerut

2691-410: The gates of the prison. These soldiers, along with the other imprisoned soldiers, escaped prison and declared themselves free, mutinied, attacked, and killed several Company officials in the city to bring it under their control. This marked the beginning of a widespread revolt across northern India as these soldiers marched towards Delhi. 10 May is still celebrated as a local holiday in Meerut. Meerut

2760-532: The ground with prisoners ordered to be flayed alive. The city then came under the rule of the Mughal Empire and saw a period of relative tranquility. During the rule of Mughal Emperor , Akbar (r. 1556–1605), there was a mint for copper coins here. Also occurring during the reign of Akbar, Meerut was listed in the Ain-i-Akbari as a pargana under Delhi sarkar , producing a revenue of 4,391,996 dams for

2829-560: The imperial treasury and supplying a force of 300 infantry and 100 cavalry. Major part of the Meerut was in the control of Sayyid Jagirdars of Abdullapur Meerut from 16th to late 18th century, Sayyed Mir Abdulla Naqvi Al Bukhari built Kot Fort in Abdullapur in 16th century, this place was his main residence. The descendants of Syed Sadarudin Shah Kabir Naqvi Al Kannauji Bukhari still present in this town, Sadarudin

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2898-419: The main line, this line will have many junctions. The proposed junctions on this line are Dhandharikalan, Sirhind , Rajpura , Khalanaur , Khurja , Daudkhan, Tundla , Bhaupur , Prempur , Manauri , Karchhana , Jeonathpur, Mughalsarai Junction railway station , Ganjkhwaja, Sasaram , Dehri On Sone , Son Nagar , Gomoh , Andal , Bardhaman and Dankuni (The eastern terminal point). A large logistic hub

2967-468: The metre gauge and narrow gauge railways have been converted to broad gauge. Small stretches of the network that remain on metre and narrow gauges are also being converted to broad gauge . Rapid transit lines are mostly on standard gauge, although some initial lines use 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge. Bangladesh Railways uses a mix of 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge and metre gauge . The broad gauge network

3036-485: The middle of September. Temperatures drop slightly, with plenty of cloud cover but with higher humidity. Temperatures rise again in October and the city then has a mild, dry winter season from November to the middle of March The lowest temperature ever recorded is −0.4 °C (31.3 °F), recorded on Sunday, 6 January 2013. Rainfall is about 845 millimetres (33 in) per annum, which is suitable for growing crops. Most of

3105-410: The narrower gauge, a strong wear of wheelsets may occur without replacement. Meerut Meerut ( Hindi pronunciation: [me:rʌʈʰ] ISO : Mēraṭha ) is a city in the western region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh . Located in the Meerut district , the city is 80 km (80,000 m) northeast of the national capital New Delhi , and is 480 km (300 mi) west of

3174-485: The new Enfield cartridges- 85 refused. The cartridges were covered with paper that had to be torn off; Muslim soldiers believed the paper was greased with pig fat and Hindus, with cow fat. All 85 soldiers were stripped of their uniforms, court-martialed ; they were all sentenced to a decade in prison. The prisoners, who were upper-class members of a cavalry regiment , were shocked at the harsh sentences handed down to them. On 10 May 1857, Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar opened

3243-677: The notable exceptions being one of the few active links: the Ramal Talca-Constitución branch and the Metro de Santiago . On the contrary, just a few branches of the FCN (Ferrocarril del Norte) were broad gauge, most notably the Mapocho-Puerto mainline between Santiago and Valparaiso, the Santiago–Valparaíso railway line . This link was directly connected to the southern railroad network using

3312-585: The plains of the Ganges and those of the Yamuna . In area, Meerut district covers 2,522 km (974 sq mi), which is larger than Delhi (Delhi covers an area of 1,484 km [573 sq mi]). Meerut has a monsoon influenced humid subtropical climate characterised by hot summers and cooler winters. Summers last from early April to late June during and are extremely hot, with temperatures reaching 49 °C (120 °F). The monsoon arrives in late June and continues till

3381-686: The railway network by moving 70% of India's goods trains to these two corridors. The freight corridor will cover first 447 km of Ludhiana - Dhari - Khurja section with single electrified track. After this the remaining line will be double track electrified up to Dankuni in West Bengal . This will pass through the important districts of Sahnewal , Doraha, Ludhiana , Sirhind , Rajpura , Ambala , Yamunanagar , Saharanpur , Muzaffarnagar , Meerut (Logistic Hub), Hapur , Bulandshahr , Aligarh , Hathras , Barhan , Tundla , Firozabad , Etawah , Kanpur , Prayagraj and Chandauli . To reduce load over

3450-402: The rainfall is received during the monsoon . Humidity varies from 30 to 100%. Meerut has been ranked 25th best “National Clean Air City” (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results' Meerut division which consists of six districts, and is headed by the Divisional Commissioner of Meerut, who is an IAS officer of high seniority,

3519-476: The rebellion. The cantonment surrounds the old city from 3 sides – from Pallavpuram to Sainik Vihar to Ganga Nagar. It is well connected with the rest of country by roads as well as by rail. The Delhi Niti Paas Road (State Highway No. 45) passes through Meerut Cantonment. Meerut cantonment was the divisional headquarters of the 7th (Meerut) Division of the British Indian Army from 1829 to 1920. Meerut

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3588-835: The shape of BART wheels and rail has been modified since then ). This has complicated maintenance of the system, as it requires custom wheelsets, brake systems, and track maintenance vehicles. The New Orleans, Opelousas and Great Western Railroad (NOO&GW) used 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge until 1872, and the Texas and New Orleans Railroad used 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge ("Texas gauge") until 1876. The Grand Trunk Railway predecessor St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad which operated in Quebec , Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine also used 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge ("Canadian gauge", "Provincial gauge" or "Portland gauge" ) but

3657-412: The state after Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar ( Noida and Greater Noida ). Meerut has been proposed as the capital of a future state of Harit Pradesh , comprising the western region of Uttar Pradesh, a new separate state. India's first Regional Rapid Transit System Delhi Meerut RRTS is currently being constructed in Meerut. It will be an inter-city high-speed metro corridor. It is also known as

3726-474: The state and all nearby cities. A JNNURM scheme was put in place. Low Floor City Buses (under JNNURM), Normal City Buses, auto rickshaws and rickshaws are convenient public transport options to commute within the city. Many new transport infrastructure projects like the inner ring road, outer ring road and construction of new flyovers are proposed and being made as well. The under-construction Ganga Expressway will start from Meerut till Allahabad , and in

3795-513: The state capital, Lucknow . Meerut is the second-most populous city in the National Capital Region (NCR), a region centered on Delhi . As of 2024, Meerut is the 34th most populous city in India. Meerut rose to prominence in 1803 during the British colonial era , where it was the site of one of colonial India's largest cantonments . The city is famous for being the starting point of

3864-524: The trial of the case is still pending. In 2006, a fire at a consumer electronics "Brand India" fair in Victoria Park Stadium killed at least 100 people, with authorities already confirming 45 fatalities, although a specific figure on a toll was difficult to put and was predicted to be much higher. Meerut is the largest city in NCR after Delhi also known as the sports city of India. Meerut lies between

3933-430: The wide gauge for its "great stability and smoother riding qualities" and intended to make a state-of-the-art system for other municipalities to emulate. The use of 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge rails was one of many unconventional design elements included in its design which, in addition to its unusual gauge, also used flat-edge rail, rather than typical rail that angles slightly inward (although

4002-598: The widest gauge in regular passenger use anywhere in the world. In India , the initial freight railway lines were built using standard gauge . In the 1850s, the Great Indian Peninsula Railway adopted the gauge of 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) for the first passenger railway in India between Bori Bunder and Thane . This was then adopted as the standard for the nationwide network. Indian Railways today predominantly operates on 1,676 mm ( 5 ft 6 in ) broad gauge. Most of

4071-563: Was changed to standard gauge in 1873. The Grand Trunk Railway operated from headquarters in Montreal , Quebec, although corporate headquarters were in London , England . The St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad which operated in Quebec , Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine also used it but was converted in 1873. There is a longstanding rumour that the Provincial gauge was selected specifically to create

4140-652: Was converted in 1873. Several Maine railroads connected to the Grand Trunk Railway shared its "Portland Gauge". The Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad and the Buckfield Branch Railroad were later consolidated as the Maine Central Railroad which converted to standard gauge in 1871. John A. Poor's chief engineer Alvin C. Morton compiled the following advantages of "Portland Gauge" for Maine railways in 1847: The national railway network

4209-447: Was a chief advisor of Sikandar Lodi and the father of great saint Shah Jewna . Famous Pakistani writer Syed Qudrat Naqvi Al Bukhari was born in Meerut. Nawab Mansab Ali Khan was one of the most influential personalities of this city, he built the famous Karbala and Masjid known as Mansabiya in 1882. The city saw Sikh and Maratha invasions in the 18th century, with interruptions by Taga Brahman and Rohillas. Walter Reinhardt ,

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4278-629: Was also the venue of the Meerut Conspiracy Case in March 1929, in which several trade unionists , including three Englishmen , were arrested by the colonial authorities for organising a railway strike action . The case quickly became the subject of attention in England, inspiring a 1932 play titled Meerut Prisoners by left-wing Manchester street theatre group the Red Megaphones , which highlighted

4347-605: Was carried to Delhi from Meerut, by Firuz Shah Tughluq (r. 1351–1388); it was later damaged in a 1713 explosion, and restored in 1867. In the eleventh century AD, the region to the south-west of the city was ruled by Har Dat, the Dor Raja of Bulandshahr who built a fort, which was long known for its strength and finds mention in Ain-i-Akbari . He was later defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018, surrendering along with his forces to Mahmud. The prominent local landmark known as

4416-626: Was carved out of the Lucknow Zone. It comprises the erstwhile Customs & Central Excise Commissioners of Meerut & Noida. The Meerut Commissionerate was bifurcated into two Commissionerates, namely, ‘Meerut-I and Ghaziabad’ and the Noida Commissionerate was bifurcated into ‘Noida and Meerut-II’. In addition, jurisdiction of Central Excise Division Bareilly was included in the jurisdiction of Meerut-II Commissionerate. CGHS department of Meerut provides comprehensive health care facilities for

4485-644: Was held at Victoria Park in Meerut on 26 November 1946. It was in this session that the Constitution-making committee was constituted. The city and district also suffered from communal ( Hindu - Sikh ) riots in 1984 and (Hindu-Muslim) riots in 1982 and in 1987, during which the Hashimpura massacre took place, in May 1987, when personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) shot dead 42 Muslims,

4554-486: Was held by Ilyas Afghan and his son Maula Muhammad Thaneswari who was assisted by non-Muslims led by Safi. Timur tried to negotiate a surrender, to which the inhabitants of the fort replied by stating that Tarmashirin had tried to capture it in the past but failed. Incensed, he set forth with 10,000 cavalry. The forces scaled the walls and Safi was killed in the battle. The inhabitants were killed and their wives and children enslaved. The fortifications and houses were razed to

4623-533: Was known as the "Provincial gauge" in Canada. The earliest railways in Canada, including the 1836 Champlain and St. Lawrence and 1847 Montreal and Lachine Railway however, were built to 4 ft  8 + 1 ⁄ 2  in ( 1,435 mm ) standard gauge . The Grand Trunk Railway which operated in several Canadian provinces ( Quebec and Ontario ) and American states ( Connecticut , Maine , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , and Vermont ) used it, but

4692-413: Was set up in 1806 with particular key interests including its closeness to Delhi and its area inside the rich Ganga – Yamuna doab. The city was made headquarters of the eponymous district in 1818. Meerut is famously associated with the 1857 rebellion against Company rule in India . The famous slogan " Dilli Chalo " ("Let's march to Delhi!") was first spoken in the city, and the Meerut cantonment

4761-493: Was the place where the rebellion started. The revolt, which catapulted Meerut into international prominence, started in March 1857 at Barrackpore, Bengal. Indian sepoy Mangal Pandey shot at two of his commanding officers, missed, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide , and was executed. By April, the fire of Pandey's Uprising scorched north India and reached Meerut, the second-largest East India Company garrison. Here, Europeans and native sepoys were evenly balanced, with

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