Castle Rock railway station, Karnataka

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Castle Rock railway station
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationRailway Station Road, Castle Rock, Karnataka
India
Coordinates 15°23′55″N74°20′01″E / 15.3986°N 74.3337°E / 15.3986; 74.3337
Elevation585 metres (1,919 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Hubli railway division
Platforms3
Tracks6
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeCLR
Fare zone South Western Railway
History
ElectrifiedYes

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 and it lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. [1]

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] [ failed verification ] [3] [4] [ failed verification ]

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References

  1. "CLR/Castle Rock". India Rail Info.
  2. "Dudhsagar tourists warned against using rail track – NATIONAL". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
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