Arsikere Junction railway station

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Arsikere Junction


Arasikere Junction
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Arasikere Junction
General information
Location Arsikere, Hassan district, Karnataka
India
Coordinates 13°18′50″N76°15′11″E / 13.3138°N 76.2531°E / 13.3138; 76.2531
Elevation817 metres (2,680 ft)
Line(s) Bangalore–Arsikere–Hubli line
Arsikere–Hassan line
Platforms3
Tracks10+
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeASK
Fare zone South Western Railway zone
History
ElectrifiedYes

Arsikere Junction railway station, also known as Arasikere Junction railway station (station code: ASK). It is railway junction in Hassan district, Karnataka. It serves Arsikere city. The station consists of three platforms. The platforms are well sheltered. It is facilitated with water and sanitation. [1] [ failed verification ] [2] [3] The station is a major railway junction between Bangalore, Hubli, Shimoga, Mysore, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Mangalore.

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References

  1. Kumar, R. Krishna (25 January 2016). "Mysuru-Varanasi Express set to become country's first visually-challenged friendly train". The Hindu.
  2. Kumar, R. Krishna (12 December 2015). "Proposals for new railway services to be submitted soon". The Hindu.
  3. "SWR TO RUN SUVIDHA EXPRESS SPECIAL BETWEEN YESVANTPUR-JAIPUR-YESVANTPUR". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2016.