Kulem railway station

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Kulem railway station
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General information
LocationKulem, South Goa, Goa
India
Coordinates 15°20′03″N74°14′40″E / 15.3341°N 74.2445°E / 15.3341; 74.2445
Elevation77 metres (253 ft)
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by South Western Railway zone
Line(s) Guntakal–Vasco da Gama section
Platforms3
Tracks5
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeQLM
Zone(s) South Western Railway zone
Division(s) Hubli
History
ElectrifiedYes
Services
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Kalem
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South Western Railway zone Sonalium
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Location
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Kulem railway station
Kulem railway station (Goa)

Kulem railway station (station code: QLM) is a main railway station in South Goa district, Goa. It serves Kulem village. The station consists of three platforms. The platforms are not well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation. [1]

Regular shuttle trains run between Vasco. It is the Passenger Train between Vasco and Kulem via Margao and Guntakal stops at Kulem to attach banker locomotives before the train starts journey up the Dudhsagar Falls to reach Castle Rock. [2] The falls are a popular destination. [3]

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References

  1. "QLM/Kulem". India Rail Info.
  2. A memorable train journey
  3. No Dudhsagar visits this year as well