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BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs)
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Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: May 01 (13:40)
Barkur Railway Station (BKJ) is a quaint station located in the coastal town of Barkur in Udupi district, Karnataka. The station has a single platform and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters. It's known for its proximity to the scenic Barkur beach and the historic Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple, making it a popular stop for travellers interested in exploring the coastal region.

Tourism

**Sri Ananthapadmanabha Temple:** Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its intricate carvings and historic significance.
**St. Mary's Church:** A historic church with beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.
**Barkur Beach:** Scenic beach with a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
**Maruti Temple:** A small but popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located near the beach.
**Lord Shiva Temple:** Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its serene ambience and spiritual significance.

Food

**Hotel Sairam:** Serves delicious South Indian vegetarian fare with a focus on local specialties.
**Shree Krishna Restaurant:** Popular for its thalis and vegetarian snacks.
**Bhojanam:** Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese options.
**Annapurna Cafe:** A simple eatery offering quick and affordable vegetarian meals.
**Hotel Udupi:** Known for its traditional Udupi cuisine and vegetarian snacks.

Station Address

Barkur, District: Udupi. Tel: 0820-2587419.
State: Karnataka

Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: KR/Konkan   Division: Karwar


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Sep 18 2018 (18:44)   12134/Mangaluru Jn. - Mumbai CSMT SF Express (PT) | BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs)
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Very Very Rare Spotting..... Cement Mixer in Indian Railways
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Jun 01 2017 (22:36)   12432/Hazrat Nizamuddin - Thiruvananthapuram Central Rajdhani Express | BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs)
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9000 HP Dudhsagar specialists for Rajdhani Express : 0 - 90 kmph in 90 seconds!
A very surprising and unexpected offlink for Rajdhani Express! It was expected to come with the fancy number ED WDM-3D#11111 loco, but it came with AEB fitted Hubli EMD twins. These AEB fitted EMD twins who are active in the freight dominated Braganza ghats and Subramanya ghats. The train was running on time and was held up for a crossing with the 12620 Matsyagandha SF Express. After arrival of Matsyagandha (which has a scheduled halt at Barkur), the EMD twins took off in style and accelerated to a very good speed in matter of few seconds. My camera battery turned off at the crucial moment when loco
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passed by me :(. I had to change my camera battery and continue recording!
Train : 12432 NZM TVC Rajdhani Express
Loco : UBL WDG-4#12034 + UBL WDG-4#12078
Location : Barkur, KR!
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Apr 28 2017 (10:43)   22636/Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Intercity SF Express | BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs) | ERS/WDM-3A/18701
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On a chilly monsoon morning, MAQ-MAO ICE hauled by WDM3A 18701 from ERS DLS slowly enters Barkur and crosses with 15 minute late running LTT-KCVL express.
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Jul 15 2017 (20:35)   12133/Mumbai CSMT - Mangaluru Jn. SF Express (PT) | BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs) | KYN/WDG-4/12667
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Rocket at Udupi and Barkur
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Jul 27 2017 (11:33)   12619/Matsyagandha Express (PT) | BKJ/Barkur (1 PFs)
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GOC WDP4D #40134 with 12619 Matsyagandha Express exiting Barkur after a scheduled halt.
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