Mysore Junction railway station
Mysore Junction | |
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Indian Railways station | |
General information | |
Location | Medar block, Yadavagiri, Mysore, Mysore district, Karnataka India |
Coordinates | 12°18′59″N 76°38′43″E / 12.3163°N 76.6454°E |
Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | South Western Railway zone |
Line(s) | Mysore – Bengaluru main line Mysore – Chamarajanagara branch line Mysore – Hassan main line |
Platforms | 6 |
Tracks | 14 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
Parking | Yes |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | MYS |
Zone(s) | South Western Railway zone |
Division(s) | Mysore |
History | |
Opened | 1870 |
Electrified | Yes |
Passengers | |
60,000/day | |
Location | |
Interactive map |
Mysore Junction railway station, re-christened as Mysuru Junction railway station (station code: MYS) is a railway station on
History
The heritage Mysore Railway Station building was constructed in the late 1940s. Currently, it has 6 platforms. All are connected by barrier-free access via lifts, subway and 2 escalators. On the right side of the building, are counters for unreserved ticketing and advance booking. There are also automatic ticket vending machines.[1] The Mysore Railway Division and the Mysore Railway station have a reputation for cleanliness. According to Railways authorities, it is the cleanest of the 3 division of the South Western Railways.[2] As part of the beautification, in 2019 a sculpture "Life is a Journey" by local artist Arun Yogiraj was installed in the entrance to the building. The sculpture consists of 6 statues representing travelers in typical postures.[3]
Railway museum
Close to the railway station is a museum which has exhibits of vintage locomotives. It was established in 1979 by the
Lines
- Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line
- Mysore–Bangalore railway line
- Mysore–Hassan railway line This is a railway line which connects Mysuru Junction with Arsikere Junction via Krishnarajasagara railway station and Hassan Junction
See also
- Mysore–Bangalore railway line
- Mysore–Chamarajanagar branch line
References
- ^ "Redevelopment Project will not mar heritage look of City Railway Station: DRM". Star of Mysore. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- Times of India. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ Special Correspondent (24 December 2019). "New feature at Mysuru railway station". The Hindu.
- ^ Rao, Bindu Gopal (26 August 2014). "Reliving journeys of a bygone era". Deccan Herald. No. Bangalore. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
External links
- Mysore Junction railway station at the India Rail Info