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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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Number of Halting Trains: 8
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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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Train Tag: Yesvantpur - Shivamogga Town Express/16581 added by railfan_ubl/2179602

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South Western Railway (SWR) aage aane waale do hafta mein Hubballi Dharwad jaane waale teen aur trains mein electric loco lagaane jaa raha hai. Yeh trains hain: SSS Hubballi - Yesvantpur Weekly SF Express (20656), Yesvantpur - SSS Hubballi Weekly SF Express (20655), aur Shivamogga Town - Yesvantpur Express (16582).
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Hubballi se Talaguppa tak Sirsi ke raaste ek direct railway line ka survey complete ho gaya hai. Yeh project Western Ghat ke region ko Karnataka ke main area se connect karne ka hai.
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Shivamogga Harihar or Shivamogga Ranebennur one line should be expedited.
Hubli Ankola line to be speeded up.
Bagalkot Kudachi is a forgotten line. To be revived.
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Next one year nothing will progress fast, centre will put on state and vice versa. LA issues, funding, 50:50 sharing, all slow.
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Forgot to add two delayed projects: Tumkur Rayadurga and Tumkur Davanagere. These two will change the infrastructure in Karnataka. But not patronized by concerned.
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