Churu Junction railway station

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Churu Junction
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General information
Location National Highway 52, Churu, Rajasthan
India
Coordinates 28°17′19″N74°57′59″E / 28.2887°N 74.9665°E / 28.2887; 74.9665 Coordinates: 28°17′19″N74°57′59″E / 28.2887°N 74.9665°E / 28.2887; 74.9665
Elevation108 metres (354 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Bikaner railway division
Line(s) Bikaner–Rewari line
Jaipur–Churu line
Platforms4
Tracks5
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
Parkingyes
Bicycle facilitiesyes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeCUR
Fare zone North Western Railway
ElectrifiedYes

Churu Junction railway station is a major railway station in Churu district, Rajasthan. Its code is CUR. It serves Churu city.

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Infrastructure

The station consists of four platforms.

Line

Churu lies on the DelhiRewariBikaner broad gauge railway line and is also connected to Jaipur via Sikar and Reengus. Electrification of the Rewari–Churu–Bikaner and Churu-Jaipur track is completed. Electrification of Ratangarh–Rewari and Sikar-Jaipur section of these route has been completed, simultaneously.

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