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SMET/Shivamogga Town (Shimoga) (3 PFs)
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Updated: Feb 22 2023 (11:44)
Shivamogga Town railway station, also known as Shimoga, is situated in the heart of Shivamogga city, Karnataka. It serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting the city to various destinations across the country. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls. It's a bustling hub with locals going about their daily routines, providing a glimpse into the city's vibrant life.

Tourism

**Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple:** A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, situated on the banks of the Tunga River.
**Sakrebyle Sri Mahabaleshwara Temple:** A revered ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its scenic location.
**Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple:** A prominent temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, a fierce avatar of Lord Vishnu.
**Kodachadri:** A popular trekking destination and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, offering scenic views.
**Agumbe:** Known as the 'Rainy Land of Karnataka', it features the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, amidst lush greenery.

Food

**Shree Krishna Dosa Centre:** Famous for its crispy dosas and a variety of South Indian snacks.
**Hotel Udupi Krishna:** Offers a wide range of vegetarian dishes, including thalis, curries, and snacks.
**A2B Veg Restaurant:** Popular for its South Indian vegetarian cuisine, including idli, dosa, and vada.
**Sangeetha Restaurant:** Serves a variety of North Indian and South Indian vegetarian dishes, including parathas, curries, and rice dishes.
**Hotel Sangeetha:** A family-friendly restaurant offering a wide range of vegetarian options.

Station Address

Basavanagudi, District - Shivamogga. Pin Code - 577201.
State: Karnataka
Elevation: 568 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SWR/South Western   Division: Mysuru (Mysore)
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SME/Shivamogga (Shimoga) 2 km     KGH/Kotegangur 7 km     BEI/Shivamogga Bidare (Shimoga) 9 km     KGVE/Konagavalli Halt 14 km     BDVT/Bhadravati 19 km     HNHL/Harnahalli 19 km     MSS/Masarahalli 24 km     KMSI/Kumsi 25 km     TKE/Tarikere 39 km     ARU/Arasalu 40 km    
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SWR Diesel Self Propelled Rail Maintenance Vehicle RMV At Shivamogga Town Sidings
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Jul 15 (13:48)   Extended Train Service Connecting Shivamogga and Chennai to be Flagged Off on June 13th

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read full article... Shivamogga MP to flag off rerouted train connecting Shivamogga to Chennai

A weekly train service (12691/92) connecting Shivamogga and Chennai has been extended and rerouted by South Western Railway. The train will now start from Shivamogga and will run every Friday, departing MGR Chennai Central Station at 11:30 p.m. and reaching Shivamogga on Saturday at 12:20 p.m. On the return journey, the...
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train will depart Shivamogga at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday and reach Chennai at 4:55 a.m. on Sunday. The train will have 22 coaches and will stop at Shivamogga Town, Bhadravathi, Tarikere, Kadur, Birur, Arasikere, Tiptur, Tumkur, SMVT Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapete, Kuppam, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Sholinghur, Arakkonam, Perambur, and MGR Chennai Central station. The train will be flagged off by Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra on Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m. in Shivamogga.

South Western Railway ne Shivamogga aur Chennai ke beech chalne wala weekly train service (12691/92) ko extend aur reroute kiya hai. Ab yeh train Shivamogga se start hoga aur har Friday, MGR Chennai Central Station se 11:30 p.m. pe chalta hai aur Saturday ko 12:20 p.m. pe Shivamogga pahunchta hai. ...
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Return journey me, train Saturday ko 5:15 p.m. pe Shivamogga se chalta hai aur Sunday ko 4:55 a.m. pe Chennai pahunchta hai. Train me 22 coaches honge aur yeh Shivamogga Town, Bhadravathi, Tarikere, Kadur, Birur, Arasikere, Tiptur, Tumkur, SMVT Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapete, Kuppam, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Sholinghur, Arakkonam, Perambur, aur MGR Chennai Central station pe rukta hai. Train ko Saturday, June 13 ko 5 p.m. pe Shivamogga me Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra flag off karenge.
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Jul 15 (13:42)   New Chennai-Shivamogga Train Inaugurated, Plans for Future Rail Expansion Announced

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read full article... SHIVAMOGGA LIVE SHIVAMOGGA LIVE ಹೊಸ ರೈಲಿಗೆ ಸಂಸದ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ಹಸಿರು ನಿಶಾನೆ, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾರೆಲ್ಲ ಏನೇನು ಹೇಳಿದರು?

A new train connecting Chennai and Shivamogga was inaugurated by MP B.Y. Raghavendra. This new rail line is a significant development for the region, with plans to further enhance connectivity by doubling the track between Shivamogga and Birur. This project, funded by the central government, will require 1200 crores and...
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is expected to begin in the next two months. The MP also discussed plans for future connections to the Konkan railway and to cities like Hasan and Mangalore. Local officials praised Raghavendra's efforts in developing the Shivamogga railway infrastructure, citing improvements like overbridges and a pit-line system for efficient train maintenance. The MP's vision for expanding rail connectivity to surrounding regions was also highlighted, along with his popularity and potential for future ministerial roles.

Chennai aur Shivamogga ke beech ka ek naya train, MP B.Y. Raghavendra ne launch kiya. Ye new rail line region ke liye bahut bada development hai, aur Shivamogga aur Birur ke beech track doubling karne ke plans bhi hai. Ye project central government se funded hai, aur iske liye 1200 crores...
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ki funding aayegi. Project agle 2 months mein start hone wala hai. MP ne aage Konkan railway and Hasan aur Mangalore jaise cities se connection banane ke plans bhi bataye. Local officials ne Raghavendra ke efforts ko praise kiya, Shivamogga railway infrastructure ke improvement ke liye. Officials ne overbridges aur efficient train maintenance ke liye pit-line system ki baat ki. MP ka surrounding regions me rail connectivity badhane ka vision bhi highlighted kiya gaya, aur unke popularity and future ministerial roles ki baat bhi hui.
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MAS - SSPN - MAS Express Will be extended to Shivamogga Town WEF 10.07.24.
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