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'''Sivaganga railway station''' serves the city of [[Sivaganga]], India. The station belongs to the [[Madurai railway division]] and is a major transit point in Sivagangai district. It is also known by its official code: SVGA. It is under the station category B.
'''Sivaganga railway station''' serves the city of [[Sivaganga]], India. The station belongs to the [[Madurai railway division]] and is a major transit point in Sivagangai district. It is also known by its official code: SVGA. It is under the station category B. It is one of the district headquarters railway station in India.


==Location and layout==
==Location and layout==
The Sivaganga railway station is located at the outskirt of Sivagangai town.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQIrRye3_E</ref>
The Sivaganga railway station is located at the outskirt of Sivagangai town.<ref>{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/5HQIrRye3_E| archive-date = 2021-12-05| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQIrRye3_E| title = Sivaganga Railway Station Visit | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
The train station falls on the Manamadurai–Trichirappalli [[broad-gauge]] line. Almost every daily Express train or long-distance trains has a halt in the station.
The train station falls on the Manamadurai–Trichirappalli [[broad-gauge]] line. Almost every daily Express train or long-distance trains has a halt in the station.


Despite Sivaganga being one of the important railway stations in Madurai division, the railway station has only 3 platforms and no starting trains from the town. About 10000 passengers travel to Sivaganga per day despite not being a railway station.
Despite Sivaganga being one of the important railway stations in Madurai division, the railway station has only 3 platforms and no starting trains from the town. About 10000 passengers travel to Sivaganga per day despite not being a railway station.


The nearest airport to the station is the [[Madurai Airport]]<ref>https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/madurai-international-airport/</ref> situated 50&nbsp; km west of the city. The nearby stations are the suburbs of Melakonnakulam towards the south and Panangudi towards the North.[http://indiarailinfo.com/imminent/3072?]
The nearest airport to the station is the [[Madurai Airport]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airport-technology.com/projects/madurai-international-airport/|title = Madurai International Airport - Airport Technology}}</ref> situated 50&nbsp; km west of the city. The nearby stations are the suburbs of Melakonnakulam towards the south and Panangudi towards the North.[http://indiarailinfo.com/imminent/3072?]
 
Some of the important tourist attractions near the station includes shri sowmya narayana perumal temple of [[Thirukoshtiyur]] at a distance of 25 Kms,<ref>{{Cite web|title=26 Km - Distance from sivagangai to Thirukoshtiyur|url=https://www.distancesfrom.com/distance-from-sivagangai-to-Thirukoshtiyur/DistanceHistory/www.distancesfrom.com/distance-from-sivagangai-to-Thirukoshtiyur/DistanceHistory/2097845.aspx|access-date=2021-11-15|website=www.distancesfrom.com|language=en}}</ref> sri swarna kaaleshwarar temple of [[Kalayar Kovil|kalayarkovil]] at a distance of 19 Kms,<ref>{{Cite web|title=18 Km - Distance from kalayar kovil bus stand to sivagangai|url=https://www.distancesfrom.com/distance-from-kalayar-kovil-bus-stand-to-sivagangai/DistanceHistory/www.distancesfrom.com/distance-from-kalayar-kovil-bus-stand-to-sivagangai/DistanceHistory/4709325.aspx|access-date=2021-11-15|website=www.distancesfrom.com|language=en}}</ref> [[Nattarasankottai]] shri kannathal temple,<ref>{{Cite web|title=9 Km - Distance from sivagangai to nattarasankottai kannathal temple|url=https://www.distancesfrom.com/in/distance-from-sivagangai-to-nattarasankottai-kannathal-temple/DistanceHistory/www.distancesfrom.com/in/distance-from-sivagangai-to-nattarasankottai-kannathal-temple/DistanceHistory/8730291.aspx|access-date=2021-11-15|website=www.distancesfrom.com|language=en}}</ref> kollangudi kaliamman temple.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vettudaya Kali Temple : Vettudaya Kali Temple Details {{!}} Vettudaya Kali- Kollangudi {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} வெட்டுடையா காளி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=661|access-date=2021-11-15|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref>
 
This station is surrounded by many educational institutions such as schools and colleges as well as some industries, so this station has a good footfall during office hours.
[[File: Rameshwarem Exp at Sivagangai Railway Station.JPG|thumb|Rameshwarem Express at Sivaganga railway station]]
[[File: Rameshwarem Exp at Sivagangai Railway Station.JPG|thumb|Rameshwarem Express at Sivaganga railway station]]


Revision as of 06:36, 6 December 2021


Sivaganga

சிவகங்கை
Express train, Passenger train and Commuter rail station
LocationSentamil Nagar, Railway Station Road, Sivaganga, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu
India
Coordinates9°51′20″N 78°30′03″E / 9.8556382°N 78.5009328°E / 9.8556382; 78.5009328
Elevation103.5 metres (340 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Manamadurai–Karaikudi line
Platforms3
Tracks3
ConnectionsAuto rickshaw stand, Taxi stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Disabled accessYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSVGA
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Madurai
History
Opened1 July 1930 (1930-07-01)[citation needed]
Rebuilt2008 (2008)[citation needed]
ElectrifiedOngoing
Passengers
10,000/per day[citation needed]
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
toward ?
Southern Railway zone
toward ?
Location
Sivaganga is located in Tamil Nadu
Sivaganga
Sivaganga
Location in Tamil Nadu
Sivaganga is located in India
Sivaganga
Sivaganga
Location in India

Sivaganga railway station serves the city of Sivaganga, India. The station belongs to the Madurai railway division and is a major transit point in Sivagangai district. It is also known by its official code: SVGA. It is under the station category B. It is one of the district headquarters railway station in India.

Location and layout

The Sivaganga railway station is located at the outskirt of Sivagangai town.[1] The train station falls on the Manamadurai–Trichirappalli broad-gauge line. Almost every daily Express train or long-distance trains has a halt in the station.

Despite Sivaganga being one of the important railway stations in Madurai division, the railway station has only 3 platforms and no starting trains from the town. About 10000 passengers travel to Sivaganga per day despite not being a railway station.

The nearest airport to the station is the Madurai Airport[2] situated 50  km west of the city. The nearby stations are the suburbs of Melakonnakulam towards the south and Panangudi towards the North.[1]

Some of the important tourist attractions near the station includes shri sowmya narayana perumal temple of Thirukoshtiyur at a distance of 25 Kms,[3] sri swarna kaaleshwarar temple of kalayarkovil at a distance of 19 Kms,[4] Nattarasankottai shri kannathal temple,[5] kollangudi kaliamman temple.[6]

This station is surrounded by many educational institutions such as schools and colleges as well as some industries, so this station has a good footfall during office hours.

Rameshwarem Express at Sivaganga railway station

Gallery

  • Reservation center
    Reservation center
  • Crossing trains in Sivaganga
    Crossing trains in Sivaganga
  • Sivganagai railway station
    Sivganagai railway station
  • Sivagangai 2 and 3 platforms
    Sivagangai 2 and 3 platforms
  • Rameshwarem to Bhubaneswar Express
    Rameshwarem to Bhubaneswar Express
  • Boat Mail vs DEMU Karaikkudi
    Boat Mail vs DEMU Karaikkudi

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Sivaganga Railway Station Visit". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madurai International Airport - Airport Technology".
  3. ↑ "26 Km - Distance from sivagangai to Thirukoshtiyur". www.distancesfrom.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "18 Km - Distance from kalayar kovil bus stand to sivagangai". www.distancesfrom.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "9 Km - Distance from sivagangai to nattarasankottai kannathal temple". www.distancesfrom.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Vettudaya Kali Temple : Vettudaya Kali Temple Details | Vettudaya Kali- Kollangudi | Tamilnadu Temple | வெட்டுடையா காளி". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.

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