Kanpur's First Railway Station: A Historical JourneyCawnpore: Exploring old Kanpur's Railway History скачать в хорошем качестве

Kanpur's First Railway Station: A Historical JourneyCawnpore: Exploring old Kanpur's Railway History

The video explores Kanpur's first railway station, initially called "Cawnpore" by the British [00:00]. Kanpur was a midpoint for Bombay to Kolkata trade routes, leading to its growth as a trade hub [00:15]. The video showcases the old railway station's architecture, including large pillars and unique roofing [02:06]. The presenter highlights original features like the platform and stone structures [04:00]. Old boards display distances from Kanpur to Kolkata (632 miles) and Bombay (962 miles) [05:35]. The video touches on the evolution of Kanpur's name from "Compou" to "Cawnpore" and finally to Kanpur [06:04]. Old railway artifacts, including wooden tracks and wheels, are shown [07:53]. The presenter shares the feeling of being in a historical place, imagining the past atmosphere of the station [09:03]. The video concludes by showing the waiting room and porch area of the old Kanpur railway station [09:31].