Vikhroli is a railway station on the Central Line of the

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network.

Vikhroli railway station - Platformboard 1

History

In 1942, The Godrej family brought plots in Vikhroli. Sir Phirojsha Godrej brought entire village in order to set up industrial township. The station was built to serve the

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Complex which houses several Godrej factories and IT companies like

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, WNS etc. The old Godrej railway siding were crucial links that helped in setting up democracy in India by helping to conduct first general election.

References

Railway stations in India opened in 1947 Railway stations in Mumbai Suburban district 1947 establishments in India Mumbai Suburban Railway stations Mumbai CR railway division {{Maharashtra-railstation-stub