Birur Junction railway station

Birur Junction railway station, also known as Biruru Junction railway station (station code: RRB) is an Indian Railways station in Birur in Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.[1]

Birur Junction


Biruru Junction
General information
LocationBirur, Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka
India
Coordinates13°35′36″N 75°58′23″E / 13.593278°N 75.972922°E / 13.593278; 75.972922
Elevation805 metres (2,641 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Bengaluru - Hubballi line
Birur - Shivamogga - Talguppa line
Platforms5
Tracks7
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeRRB
Fare zoneSouth Western Railway zone
History
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Birur Junction is located in India
Birur Junction
Birur Junction
Location within India
Birur Junction is located in Karnataka
Birur Junction
Birur Junction
Birur Junction (Karnataka)

Birur Junction is an important railway station,as far from pre-independence era. It is the most important railway junction in Chikkamagaluru district. This Junction acts as a nexus point between Bengaluru and Shivamogga and north Karnataka city of Hubballi. This junction belongs to Mysuru division of South-western Railway Zone of Indian Railways. Many intrastate and inter-state trains have their stoppage here.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Birur Junction". Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Mysuru Division". Retrieved 31 May 2023.