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RDK/Rashidpur Khori (2 PFs)
Local Name: Rashodpura Khori
रशीदपुरा खोरी
रशीदपुरा खुड़ी

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Feb 13 (07:34)
Rashidpur Khori Railway Station (RDK) is a small station located off NH 52 and MDR 87 in Rashidpura, Sikar, Rajasthan. The station has two platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and water facilities. Visitors can find local auto-rickshaws and buses for transportation to nearby areas.

Tourism

**Shri Ram Mandir** - A revered temple dedicated to Lord Rama, located in the heart of Rashidpura.
**Hanuman Mandir** - A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its peaceful atmosphere.
**Durga Mata Mandir** - A temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, popular for its intricate carvings.
**Jain Temple** - A peaceful Jain temple known for its white marble structure.
**Dargah Hazrat Syed Salim Chisti** - A revered Sufi shrine, attracting devotees from far and wide.

Food

**Shree Ram Restaurant** - Popular for its vegetarian thalis and traditional Indian sweets.
**Sagar Restaurant** - Known for its delicious North Indian vegetarian dishes.
**Bikaner Sweets** - A well-known sweet shop offering a wide variety of vegetarian snacks.
**Haldiram's** - A popular chain serving snacks, sweets, and vegetarian fast food.
**Rajasthani Dhaba** - Offers authentic Rajasthani vegetarian dishes and thalis.

Station Address

Off. NH 52 & MDR 87, Rashidpura, Sikar - 332 315
State: Rajasthan
Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular   Category: HG-3
Zone: NWR/North Western   Division: Jaipur
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Number of Platforms: 2
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Rating: 4.1/5 (7 votes)
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Feb 12 (22:55)   A Journey Through India's Fascinating Railway Stations: 8 Architectural Gems

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read full article... 8 Railway Stations in India with the Most Fascinating Stories to Tell

This article explores the fascinating history and architecture of eight Indian railway stations. Each station holds a unique story and significance, showcasing the blend of historical, architectural, and cultural aspects. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 19th century and originally named Victoria Terminus....
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It features Victorian Gothic Revival and traditional Indian architecture. Kachiguda Station in Telangana, built in 1916, is known for its distinct ladies' area with a purdah wall and its railway museum showcasing the Nizam's State Railway. Charbagh Station in Lucknow, built in 1914, blends Mughal and Rajasthani architectural elements, with its red-and-white exterior, domes, minars, and cupolas. The article also highlights other stations like the Howrah Station in Kolkata, New Delhi Railway Station, and the Kanpur Central Station, each with its unique features and historical importance.

Yeh article aapko India ke aath railway stations ki history aur architecture ki taraf le jaata hai. Har station apna ek unique story aur significance rakhta hai, historical, architectural, aur cultural aspects ka mix dikhata hai. Mumbai ka Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, jo UNESCO World Heritage Site hai, 19th century mein banaya...
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gaya tha aur pehle Victoria Terminus ke naam se jaana jaata tha. Ismein Victorian Gothic Revival aur traditional Indian architecture ka mix hai. Telangana ka Kachiguda Station, 1916 mein banaya gaya, apne alag ladies' area ke liye famous hai, jismein purdah wall thi aur ek railway museum bhi hai jismein Nizam's State Railway ka history dikhaaya jaata hai. Lucknow ka Charbagh Station, 1914 mein banaya gaya, Mughal aur Rajasthani architectural elements ka mix hai, iska red-and-white exterior, domes, minars, aur cupolas bahut khoobsurat hai. Article mein aur bhi stations ko highlight kiya gaya hai jaise ki Kolkata ka Howrah Station, New Delhi Railway Station, aur Kanpur Central Station, har ek apne unique features aur historical importance ke saath.
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Feb 12 (07:04)   Villagers Keep Rajasthan Railway Station Running, 7 Years After It Was Deemed Unviable

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read full article... In Rajasthan, a railway station run by the people, for the people

Rashidpura Khori, a small railway station in Rajasthan, is unique because it's run entirely by villagers. It was deemed commercially unviable and closed in 2005, but residents successfully appealed to the railway authorities to reopen it. To keep it running, the villagers formed a committee and collected Rs 5 lakh to...
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publicize train schedules, conduct a door-to-door campaign, and encourage ticket sales. This initiative resulted in increased train usage and a long-term partnership between the villagers and the railway authorities. Even after the station was closed for track work, the villagers restarted operations in December 2019, and Mahendra Kumar, a local schoolteacher, now sells tickets from a small wooden chest under a tree.

Rashidpura Khori, Rajasthan mein ek chhota railway station hai, aur yeh unique hai kyunki yeh pura village waalon dwara chalaya jaata hai. 2005 mein yeh commercially unviable mana gaya tha aur band kar diya gaya tha, lekin residents ne railway authorities se usse phir se kholne ke liye appeal kiya. Station...
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ko chalate rakhne ke liye, village waalon ne ek committee banayi aur train schedules ko publicize karne, door-to-door campaign chalane aur ticket sales ko badhaave ke liye Rs 5 lakh collect kiye. Is initiative se train ka usage badha aur villagers aur railway authorities ke beech ek long-term partnership ban gayi. Jab track work ke liye station band ho gaya, to villagers ne December 2019 mein operations phir se shuru kar diye, aur ab Mahendra Kumar, ek local schoolteacher, ek chhote wooden chest se tickets bech raha hai jo ek pedh ke niche hai.
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Feb 12 (07:02)   Rajasthan Villagers' Unique Effort Revives Closed Railway Station

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read full article... रेलवे ने बंद कर दिया था स्टेशन, ग्रामीणों ने भिड़ाई तरकीब, पूरी कर दी 'अनोखी शर्त', चालू हो गई ट्रेन

Rashidpur Khori railway station in Rajasthan was shut down in 2005 due to lack of profitability. Villagers, facing inconvenience, protested and negotiated with railway officials. They agreed to a challenge: sell 3 lakh rupees worth of tickets in a year to get the station operational again. The villagers successfully collected the...
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amount through contributions, and the station reopened in 2009. To ensure the station's sustainability, they took charge of its operations, managing ticketing, cleanliness, and security, even buying tickets themselves. In 2021, the station was taken over by the railway and upgraded to a broad gauge line.

Rajasthan mein, Rashidpur Khori railway station 2005 mein band ho gaya tha kyunki use se koi profit nahi ho raha tha. Lekin, villagers ko bahut takleef hui, especially school-college jaane waale baccho ko. Unhone protest kiya aur railway officials se baat ki. Railway ne unse kaha ki agar woh 1 saal...
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mein 3 lakh rupees ki ticket sale kar denge toh station fir se chalne lagega. Villagers ne yeh challenge accept kiya aur paisa jama kiya, aur 2009 mein station khul gaya. Lekin, station ko chalane ke liye villagers ne khud hi kaam sambhal liya - ticketing, safai, security, aur khud bhi tickets kharide. 2021 mein, railway ne station ko apne control mein le liya aur usko broad gauge line mein convert kar diya.
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Mar 01 2022 (06:17)   SIKR/Sikar Junction (4 PFs)
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Sikar Churu ke bich foundation ka kaam complete ho gya h, poles fix kiye jaa rhe h, #sikarchuruelectrification
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Sep 30 2019 (19:23)   RDK/Rashidpur Khori (2 PFs)
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Loop line at Rasheedpura Khori station to minimize daily of trains because of crossing as morning demus were getting late due to the same.
Platform construction is done. Still track has be be laid down for loop line
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