Sanchi railway station

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.

Sanchi
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationSanchi Town, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh
India
Coordinates23°29′16″N 77°44′09″E / 23.4877°N 77.7359°E / 23.4877; 77.7359
Elevation427 metres (1,401 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byWest Central Railway
Line(s)Agra–Bhopal section
Platforms2
Tracks4
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSCI
Zone(s) West Central Railway
Division(s) Bhopal
History
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Sanchi is located in India
Sanchi
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Location within India
Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh
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Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh)

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

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  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.