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Brief History
ØKurduwadi Workshop was established in the year 1930 by the Barsi Light Railway for POH of NG Rolling stock.
ØIt was taken over by Central Railways in the year 1954.
ØDuring the restructuring of Zonal Railways the Workshop was handed over to South Central Railway in the year 1966 and remained with them till 1977.
ØIt was decided again to return this Workshop to Central Railway along with Solapur Division, and it started working with Central Railway from 02.10.1977.
ØThis Workshop was basically established to undertake the POH of NG Steam Locomotives, Carriage and Wagon for LUR-KWV- MRJ NG Section.
| Year / Period | Development |
|---|---|
| 1897–1910 | Barsi Light Railway expansion |
| 1930 | Workshop established at Kurduwadi |
| 1930–1947 | Steam locomotive and narrow-gauge repair expansion |
| 1951 | Integration into Indian Railways / Central Railway |
| 1955–1965 | Mechanical and welding infrastructure growth |
| 1970–1985 | Gauge conversion preparation and modernization |
| 1985–1995 | Shift to broad-gauge wagon rehabilitation |
| 1995–2005 | Freight wagon overhaul specialization |
| 2005–2015 | Mechanization and productivity enhancement |
| 2015–2020 | Advanced wagon maintenance improvements |
| 2020–2025 | Modern rehabilitation and fabrication expansion |