Sangli railway station

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Sangli
Indian railway station
General information
LocationMarket Yard, Sangli
India
Owned by Indian Railways
Operated by Indian Railways
Line(s) PuneSangliHubli-Bangalore line
Platforms5
Tracks12
Train operatorsIndian Railways
Construction
Structure typeRCC
ParkingYes, Paid
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeSLI
Fare zone Pune Central Railway
History
ElectrifiedYes
Other services
Waiting Rooms, VIP Lounge, Bank ATM, ATVM Machine, Infant Feeding Room, Amul food parlour, Paper stall, Canteen, Computerized reservation office, Free Wheel Chair Service, Free WIFI Internet service
Location
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Location within India
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Sangli (Maharashtra)

Sangli railway station is a major railway station serving the city of Sangli in Maharashtra, India. It is classified as a Class A station within the Pune Railway Division of the Central Railway Zone under Indian Railways. [1]

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Location and infrastructure

The station is situated at an elevation of 558 metres above sea level. It comprises five platforms and operates on a double electric broad-gauge railway line as of 2020. The station facilitates the stoppage of 64 trains, with 3 trains originating and 3 terminating at the station. Among these services are 4 Vande Bharat high-speed trains. Additionally, Pune Airport is located approximately 200 kilometres from Sangli.

Recent developments

The General Manager of Central Railway has granted in-principle approval for the construction of a PIT line at Sangli Railway Station. This development will enable the origination and termination of long-distance trains at Sangli, enhancing connectivity to other cities. The new PIT line will also facilitate the introduction of local trains, such as the Sangli–Pandharpur, Sangli–Solapur, Sangli–Kurduvadi, Sangli–Belgaum, Sangli–Londa, and Sangli–Vasco services.

Before 1971, Sangli was the terminus of the narrow-gauge Miraj–Sangli railway line. Following gauge conversion in 1971, the branch line was closed, and Sangli was incorporated into the Miraj–Pune main line. The old station, located in the heart of Sangli city, was demolished in 2003. Several upgrades have been made at the station, including the installation of coach display units and paved platform surfaces.

Demand for train extensions

There is a strong demand from passengers in both Belgaum and Sangli districts for the extension of the Mysuru–Dharwar Express up to Sangli. In response, the Railway Minister of State, Mr. Suresh Angadi, approved the extension. Furthermore, with the completion of electrification and doubling of the Pune–Sangli–Miraj–Bangalore line, Sangli has become a pivotal station along this route. Ongoing efforts from the local Railway Action Committee and Member of Parliament, Mr. Sanjaykaka Patil, have resulted in the Railway Board's approval of the extension of the Rani Chennamma Express and Parli Vaijnath DEMU Express to Sangli.

Train services originating at Sangli railway station

16589/90 Sangli–KSR Bengaluru City Rani Chennamma Express

  • Departure from Sangli: 15:00 (daily)
  • Arrival at KSR Bengaluru: 06:15 (next day)
  • En route stops: Miraj, Kudachi, Raybag, Chikodi Road, Ghatprabha, Gokak Road, Belagavi, Londa Junction, Alnavar Junction, Dharwad, Hubli Junction, Davangere, Birur, Haveri, Ranibennur, Chikjajur, Tiptur, Tumkur, and Yeshvantpur Junction.

11411/12 Sangli–Parli Vaijnath DEMU Express

  • Departure from Sangli: 20:35 (daily)
  • Arrival at Parli Vaijnath: 06:15 (next day)
  • En route stops: Miraj Junction, Arag, Salgare, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Sangola, Pandharpur, Kurduwadi Junction, Barshi, Dhrashiv, Latur, and Latur Road Junction.

01550 Kolhapur–Sangli DEMU

  • Departure from Kolhapur: 18:30 (daily)
  • Arrival at Sangli: 20:00 (daily)
  • En route stops: Valivade, Hatkanangale, Nimshirgaon Tamdalge, Jaysingpur, Miraj Junction, and Vishrambag.

01549 Sangli–Miraj DEMU

  • Departure from Sangli: 19:05 (daily)
  • Arrival at Miraj: 19:20 (daily)
  • En route stop: Vishrambag.

Vande Bharat High-Speed Trains Stopping at Sangli

  1. Hubli–Pune Vande Bharat
    • Departure from Sangli: 09:15
  2. Pune–Hubli Vande Bharat
    • Departure from Sangli: 18:10
  3. Kolhapur–Pune Vande Bharat
    • Departure from Sangli: 09:15
  4. Pune–Kolhapur Vande Bharat
    • Departure from Sangli: 18:10

Other major train services from Sangli railway station

Sangli Railway Station serves as a key hub for train services connecting to various cities across India, including Bangalore, Pandharpur, Mysore, Belagavi, Hubli, Goa, Madgaon, Pondicherry, Tirunelveli, Mangalore, Cochin, Madurai, Salem, Erode, Davangere, Kozhikode, and Kolhapur. Some notable train services include:

  • 16590 Sangli–Bengaluru Rani Chennamma Express – Departs at 15:00 daily.
  • 12494 Darshan Superfast Express – Departs at 21:40 on Saturdays.
  • 12147 Kolhapur–Delhi Nizamuddin Express – Departs at 10:32 on Tuesdays.
  • 12781 Mysore–Delhi Nizamuddin Swarna Jayanti Express – Departs at 10:32 on Saturdays.

Connections to major Indian cities

Sangli station also connects to major urban centres, such as Pune, Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Delhi, Bhopal, Agra, Nagpur, Gandhidham, and Ratlam.

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References

  1. "Departures from SLI/Sangli (3 PFs)" . Retrieved 25 January 2016.