Otavi railway station | |
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Namibian Railway station | |
General information | |
Location | Otavi, North central Namibia ![]() |
Coordinates | 19°38′28″S17°20′22″E / 19.6411°S 17.3394°E |
Operated by | TransNamib |
Line(s) | Oshikango Walvis Bay line |
Platforms | 2 |
Construction | |
Structure type | At Ground Single-track |
Parking | Available |
Accessible | Yes |
Other information | |
Status | Functional |
History | |
Electrified | No. |
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