Sanchi railway station
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Sanchi | |
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Indian Railways station | |
Location | Sanchi Town, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh India |
Coordinates | 23°29′16″N 77°44′09″E / 23.4877°N 77.7359°E |
Elevation | 427 metres (1,401 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | West Central Railway |
Line(s) | Agra–Bhopal section |
Platforms | 2 |
Tracks | 4 |
Connections | Auto stand |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
Parking | No |
Bicycle facilities | No |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | SCI |
Zone(s) | West Central Railway |
Division(s) | Bhopal |
Electrified | Yes |
Location | |
Sanchi railway station is a small railway station in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. Its code is SCI. It serves Sanchi Town. The station consists of two platforms, neither well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.[1][2][3] The station is located around 1.5 km away from UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sanchi stupas.
In October 2014, it was announced that Sanchi railway station will become a multi-functional complex and will be equipped with various amenities for travellers.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "SCI/Sanchi". India Rail Info.
- ↑ "Sanchi (SCI): Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018, Division : Bhopal". Raildrishti.
- ↑ "SANCHI STATION" (PDF). West Central Railway.
- ↑ "Sanchi railway station to be a 'multi-functional complex'". Times of India.