Castle Rock railway station, Karnataka
Castle Rock railway station (Station code: CLR) is a small railway station in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It serves Castle Rock city. The station consists of two platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.[1]
Castle Rock railway station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Railway Station Road, Castle Rock, Karnataka India |
| Coordinates | 15.3986°N 74.3337°E |
| Elevation | 585 metres (1,919 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Hubli railway division |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 6 (single diesel broad gauge) |
| Connections | Auto stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | No |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | CLR |
| Fare zone | South Western Railway |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
The station was built by West of India Portuguese Railway and was connected with the line from Londa. The terminus of the line today is Vasco da Gama railway station.[2][3][4]
Major trains
- Amaravati Express
- Yesvantpur–Vasco da Gama Express
- Vasco da Gama–Velankanni Weekly Express
- Vasco–Chennai Express
- Goa Express
- Poorna Express (via Belagavi)
- Miraj–Castle Rock Express
- Tirupati - Vasco da Gama Express (17419)
- Jasidh - Vasco da Gama Express (17322)
References
- "CLR/Castle Rock". India Rail Info.
- "Dudhsagar tourists warned against using rail track – NATIONAL". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- "Castlerock railway station has turned darling for movie makers". Times of India. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- "A memorable train journey". deccanherald.com. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
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