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	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (better referred to by its acronym CST) - is a historic railway station on Mumbai suburban railway.
		It is a magnificent and ethereal building built in 1888 in the Gothic style of architecture and serving as the headquarters of the Central Railways in India, this is one of the busiest stations in India.
		It was renamed for Chatrapati Shivaji, a famed Maratha king, by the state government in keeping with policy of renaming locations with Indian names.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chatrapati_Shivaji_Terminus (359 words)

	Wild Mumbai
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture.
		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is an outstanding example of late 19th century railway architecture in the British Commonwealth, characterized by Victorian Gothic Revival and traditional Indian features, as well as its advanced structural and technical solutions.
		The Victoria Terminus (known as CST), was opened in 1888 and is one of the world’s grandest railway stations, on a par with New York’s Grand Central Station or London’s St Pancras.
	wildmumbai.blogspot.com (1322 words)

	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai India \| CruisingIndia.com
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is a prominent landmark to the city of Mumbai in Western India.
		The Central Railway is one of the sixteen sectors of the Indian Railways and headquartered at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, CST.
		The Victoria Terminus was renamed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on March 4, 1999 to honor the bravest of brave warrior son of the soil, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
	www.cruisingindia.com /document/maharashtra/cities-in-maharashtra/mumbai/things-to-do-in-mumbai/chhatrapati-shivaji-terminus-cst-20050915192447 (1584 words)

	Chhatrapati Shivaji Station (formerly Victoria Terminus) - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is a historic railway station of the Mumbai suburban railway, as well as for some long-distance trains.
		In 1996, in response to demands by the Shiv Sena and in keeping with the policy of renaming locations with Indian names, the station was renamed by the state government after Chhatrapati Shivaji, a famed 17th century Maratha king.
		The Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus), for an Indian who loves and studies Mumbai, is an edifice of the colonial blend of Victorian Gothic with Indian overtones.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/chhatrapatishivaji.html (814 words)

	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (better referred to by its acronym CST) - is a historic (Line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a railway system) railway station on (additional info and facts about Mumbai suburban railway) Mumbai suburban railway.
		Till 1996 the station was named "Victoria Terminus" to honour (Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901 (1819-1901)) Queen Victoria.
		It was renamed for (additional info and facts about Chatrapati Shivaji) Chatrapati Shivaji, a famed (A member of a people of India living in Maharashtra) Maratha king, by the state government in keeping with policy of (additional info and facts about renaming locations with Indian names) renaming locations with Indian names.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chhatrapati_shivaji_terminus.htm (484 words)

	PIB Press Release
		The inscription reads, “The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai exhibits an important interchange of influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture, and from Indian traditional buildings, it became a symbol for Mumbai as a major mercantile port city on the Indian subcontinent within the British Commonwealth.”
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the administrative headquarters of Central Railway.
		The apex of the dome is crowned by a classical figure of 16 feet 6 inches of height, a lady holding a flaming torch in her right hand and a spoked wheel in her left hand.
	pib.nic.in /release/release.asp?relid=2247 (315 words)

	Central Chronicle (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Of the nearly 7,000 railway stations in the country, there are at least 40 which would qualify for heritage buildings because of their exquisite beauty and rare grandeur, according to the book `Indian Railways architectural heritage' by historian KK Khullar.
		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is only the second Indian Railway site after the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway to have been accorded the heritage status.
		Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus is one such heritage building, which is a landmark in the station architecture in the world and her- alds the golden era of railway architecture in the country.
	www.centralchronicle.com /20050111/1101402.htm (798 words)

	World Heritage status for Chhatrapati Shivaji Term
		CST is the first administrative and functional building to be accorded such an honour.
		It was named after the Empress Victoria in 1887 and renamed as Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in 1996.
		The mighty siva-sena renamed the british built VICTORIA TERMINUS as CST and they now accepted it as their own "heritage".
	in.rediff.com /news/2004/jul/02cst.htm (327 words)

	Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (better referred to by its acronym CST) - is a historic railway station on Mumbai suburban railway.
		It is a magnificient and ethreal building built in the Gothic style of architecture and serving as the headquarters of the Central Railways in India, this is one of the busiest stations in India.
		Since the monicker Victoria Terminus has been long-standing, its use among the city inhabitants is still widespread.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/C/Chatrapati-Shivaji-Terminus.htm (398 words)

	Dy Mayor wants Shivaji statue at CST (Site not responding. Last check: )
		While he says the statue should preferably be placed atop the CST dome, if that’s not possible for the Railways, any other strategic place at the terminus is just fine.
		Shivaji was a great king but this is overkill of his legacy for political reasons.
		Shivaji is someone every Maharashtrian reveres, but if the proposal puts a strain on the state or railway exchequer, it should be avoided.
	web.mid-day.com /news/city/2005/march/105323.htm (499 words)

	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (The Victoria Terminus): Mumbai/Bombay pages
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the westernmost end point of the Central Railways of India.
		The Victoria Terminus was renamed Chhatrapati Sivaji Terminus on March 4, 1996.
		In September 1999 pedestrian access to the suburban railway terminus was moved underground.
	theory.tifr.res.in /bombay/architecture/building/vt.html (392 words)

	rediff.com: Mumbai's crowning glory
		hen Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, then Victoria Terminus, was completed in 1888 it approximately cost what a Honda SUV would cost today.
		Eight years ago Victoria Terminus was renamed Chhatrapati Shivaji after the revered Maratha warrior Shivaji.
		The boards were repainted, tickets reprinted and a bust of Shivaji placed by the elegant staircase in the administrative building.
	inhome.rediff.com /news/2004/jul/28vt1.htm (170 words)

	India Image : A Gateway for Government of India Info over the web (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The terminus exhibits an important interchange of influences between the two.
		This magnificent terminus serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways in India and is one of the busiest stations in India.
		This terminus is one of the rare specimens of the excellent fusion of traditional western and Indian architecture and adds a unique variety to the rich Indian heritage.
	indiaimage.nic.in /bombayvt.htm (336 words)

	Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India, blended with themes deriving from Indian traditional architecture.
		It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two cultures, as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms thus forging a new style unique to Bombay.
		Criterion (ii): Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) exhibits an important interchange of influences from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture, and from Indian traditional buildings.
	whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=945 (249 words)

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		This elevation marks the acme of a two-year process of deliberation, which began with the visit of a UNESCO team to Mumbai in September 2002 and the Central Railway's submission of a conservation dossier to the international agency in early 2003.
		The Urban Design Research Institute, with which she is associated, has already drawn up a management plan for the colonial Fort quarter, which treats the Fort as the sum of several interrelated parts including a corporate district, a banking district, an arts quarter and a civic node.
		Within this plan, she notes that the CST area is the "logical civic node, as it also hosts the General Post Office and the offices of the municipal corporation".
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2004080800130200.htm&date=2004/08/08/&prd=mag& (972 words)

	Journey Extension Tickets (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nagpur to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Tuglakabad to Nagapur.
		Ballarshah to Kanpur Central and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus to Wadi.
		Nagpur to Tuglakabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai to Nagpur.
	www.trainenquiry.com /StaticContent/Railway_Amnities/CR/journey_extension_tickets_cr_next.aspx (156 words)

	Incredible India
		The building, designed by the British architect F.W. Stevens, became the symbol of Bombay as the ‘Gothic City’ and the major international mercantile port of India.
		It is an outstanding example of the meeting of two cultures as British architects worked with Indian craftsmen to include Indian architectural tradition and idioms forging a new style unique to Bombay.
		Criterion (iv): Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is an outstanding example of late 19th century railway architecture in the British Commonwealth, characterized by Victorian Gothic Revival and traditional Indian features, as well as its advanced structural and technical solutions.
	www.incredibleindia.org /heritage/chhatrapati_shivaji_terminus.htm (226 words)

	STANDARD CHARTERED MUMBAI MARATHON - 2006
		Rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus after the fearless Maratha warrior, this magnificent ode to architecture will be the backdrop to the start and finish lines of the marathon races.
		Located near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is Mumbai's largest fresh fruit and vegetable market.
		This 100 year old colonial building opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus houses the various administrative functional departments of the city of Mumbai.
	mumbaimarathon.indiatimes.com /sightseeing.html (1808 words)

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		Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) - UNESCO...
		The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus in Mumbai
		Criterion (ii): Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai (formerly Bombay)...
	www.wciv.com /internetsearch.hrb?k=formerly&start=50&max=10 (245 words)

	Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines \| Excursion \| Mumbai, India \| GLIMPSES OF THE RAJ
		There are approximately 25 steps to the library in the Mumbai University, and around 30 steps at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
		Photography is not allowed inside the Mumbai University or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.
		Permits are required to visit inside the Mumbai University and the Terminus, and are subject to permissions being granted by the relevant government authorities.
	www.fredolsencruises.co.uk /fredolsen/process/shoretours/shoretour_detail/id=2705,portcode_id=1171.html (373 words)

	DNA [Daily News & Analysis] - Mumbai - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus’ heritage tag is in danger (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It was touted as the crowning glory of Mumbai's heritage movement.
		But the 'world heritage site' status conferred on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly known as Victoria Terminus (VT), is in danger of being lost.
		Incidentally, while submitting the application for world heritage status for CST, an assurance was given to UNESCO that the city would formulate efficient strategies to mitigate the chaos around the terminus and on DN Road.
	dnaindia.com /report.asp?NewsID=6709 (477 words)

	victoriaterm2 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Prince of Wales Museum is the third major institution in Mumbai to be renamed after Shivaji in recent times.
		The famed Victoria Terminus railway station and the Sahar International Airport were both renamed after Shivaji five years ago.
		Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly called the Victoria Terminus, is often called Boribunder, the original name when the first railway line in the country was laid from here to Thane in the mid-19th century.
	www.columbia.edu /itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/1900_1999/photographs/victoriaterm2/victoriaterm2.html (461 words)

	Meet Mumbai's most hardworking cop (!) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mohammad Rafiq Abdul Sheikh, who was arrested by the CST police for posing as a cop.
		On Tuesday evening, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) police arrested Mohammad Rafiq Abdul Sheikh for recovering fines from commuters for offences like smoking, spitting and ticketless travel by posing as a cop.
		The cops were informed about Sheikh a fortnight ago, after which traps were laid for him at different parts of the sprawling terminus.
	midday.chalomumbai.com /news/city/2005/january/101847.htm (505 words)

	RSS4U Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Brihadisvara Temple Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Darjeeling Himalayan Railway...
		Archaeological Park - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Churches and Convents of Old...
		Grandeur The majestic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus at Mumbai has found a place on the World Heritage List.
	66.6.213.33 /World+heritage/Chhatrapati+Shivaji+Terminus (251 words)

	Untitled Document
		Recently, the State Government announced its plans to rename the Prince of Wales museum as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastusangrahlaya.
		All I have to do is go down Chhatrapati Shivaji Road, make a left turn at Chhatrapati Shivaji Chowk, go straight till Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg, until I reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Road.
		I think the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha is pretty good, and one should stay there rather than the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Vishramgraha.
	www.jaalmag.com /jokes/maha6.htm (515 words)

	Rs 15 crore Makeover for chhatrapati shivaji terminus- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Rs 15 crore Makeover for chhatrapati shivaji terminus
		The 117-year-old Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus building is all set for a makeover.
		After its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, the authorities have swung in to action with both long and short term conversation plans.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1010076.cms (251 words)

	About Transport in Mumbai / Bombay City
		Central Railway running between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Bombay V.T.) and Karjat.
		A new railway line running between Shivaji Terminus (Bombay V.T.) and New Mumbai.
		Black and Yellow metered Autorickshaws which are not allowed in the central area of city.
	www.aboutmumbai.com /Transport.asp (470 words)

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