Birur Junction railway station, also known as Biruru Junction railway station (station code: RRB) is an Indian Railways station in Birur in Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.[1]
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| Location | Birur, Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka India | ||||
| Coordinates | 13°35′36″N 75°58′23″E / 13.593278°N 75.972922°E | ||||
| Elevation | 805 metres (2,641 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Line(s) | Bengaluru - Hubballi line Birur - Shivamogga - Talguppa line | ||||
| Platforms | 5 | ||||
| Tracks | 7 | ||||
| Connections | Auto stand | ||||
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| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) | ||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||
| Bicycle facilities | Yes | ||||
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| Status | Functioning | ||||
| Station code | RRB | ||||
| Fare zone | South Western Railway zone | ||||
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| Electrified | Yes | ||||
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Birur Junction is an important railway station,as far from pre-independence era. It is the most important railway junction in Chikkamagaluru district. This Junction acts as a nexus point between Bengaluru and Shivamogga and north Karnataka city of Hubballi. This junction belongs to Mysuru division of South-western Railway Zone of Indian Railways. Many intrastate and inter-state trains have their stoppage here.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Birur Junction". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Mysuru Division". Retrieved 31 May 2023.