Sanchi railway station

Railway station in Madhya Pradesh, India

23°29′16″N 77°44′09″E / 23.4877°N 77.7359°E / 23.4877; 77.7359Elevation427 metres (1,401 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byWest Central RailwayLine(s)Agra–Bhopal sectionPlatforms2Tracks4ConnectionsAuto standConstructionStructure typeStandard (on-ground station)ParkingNoBicycle facilitiesNoOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeSCI Zone(s) West Central Railway Division(s) BhopalHistoryElectrifiedYes
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Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh
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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

  1. ^ "SCI/Sanchi". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "Sanchi (SCI): Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018, Division : Bhopal". Raildrishti.
  3. ^ "SANCHI STATION" (PDF). West Central Railway.
  4. ^ "Sanchi railway station to be a 'multi-functional complex'". Times of India.
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