Pokaran | |
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Regional rail | |
General information | |
Location | Pokaran, Rajasthan India |
Coordinates | 26°55′51″N71°55′18″E / 26.9308°N 71.9216°E |
Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | North Western Railway |
Line(s) | Jodhpur–Jaisalmer line |
Platforms | 2 |
Tracks | 5 |
Connections | Taxi stand, Auto-rickshaw, Bike, Bicycle |
Construction | |
Structure type | At grade |
Parking | Available |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | POK |
Zone(s) | North Western Railway zone |
Division(s) | Jodhpur |
History | |
Electrified | Yes |
Previous names | Jodhpur–Bikaner Railway |
Location | |
Location in Rajasthan |
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