Srinagar railway station

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Srinagar railway station is a railway station of the city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Coordinates34.02355489244968°N 74.84712886729015°E / 34.02355489244968; 74.84712886729015
Elevation1,591 m
SystemIndian Railways station
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Srinagar railway station
Srinagar Railway Station
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LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
India
Coordinates34.02355489244968°N 74.84712886729015°E / 34.02355489244968; 74.84712886729015
Elevation1,591 m
SystemIndian Railways station
OwnerIndian Railways
LineJammu–Baramulla line
Platforms3
Tracks4
Construction
ParkingYes
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeSINA
Zone(s) Northern Railway
Division(s) Jammu
History
Opened2008
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Location
Srinagar railway station is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar railway station
Srinagar railway station
Location within Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar railway station is located in India
Srinagar railway station
Srinagar railway station
Location within India
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The station is part of the Jammu–Baramulla line and lies in the newly created Jammu division, which once completed, will connect the city to the rail network of India. Currently, services are to Baramulla and Banihal. The railway line has now fully completed is expected to increase tourism and travel to the Kashmir Valley.

The Chenab Bridge, between Sangaldan Railway Station and Reasi Railway Station.was completed in 2022.[1]

The station is also planned to be part of a second railway line, the Srinagar–Kargil–Leh line.

History

The station has been built as part of the Jammu–Baramulla line megaproject, intending to link the Kashmir Valley with Jammu division and the rest of the Indian railway network.

Location

The station, in Nowgam, is 8 km from the city centre. The main hub of stations in Kashmir Is Budgam stations and where all trains are being repaired or any other services.

Design

The station features Kashmiri wood architecture, with an intended ambiance of a royal court which is designed to complement the local surroundings to the station. Station signage is predominantly in Urdu, English and Hindi. The IRCTC intends to build a hotel in close proximity to the site.

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