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SUR/Solapur (5 PFs)
Local Name: Sholapur
सोलापुर
सोलापूर

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jul 13 (00:30)
Solapur Junction (SUR) is a major railway station in Solapur, Maharashtra. It is located near the city center and offers a wide range of amenities, including waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. Visitors can explore the historic Solapur Fort and the vibrant textile market nearby.

Tourism

Shri Siddheshwar Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Jyotiba Temple: A popular pilgrimage site on a hilltop with panoramic views.
Aai Mata Temple: A sacred temple dedicated to the goddess of the universe.
Dattatreya Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, a divine trinity.
Khandoba Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Khandoba, a local deity.

Food

Shree Krishna Restaurant: Famous for its South Indian thalis and dosas.
Rajdhani Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian curries and breads.
Sangeeta Restaurant: Known for its delicious vegetarian snacks and street food.
Hotel New Madhuban: Serves a wide range of vegetarian options, including Jain meals.
Hotel Sai Palace: Offers a buffet breakfast with a good selection of vegetarian items.

Station Address

Laxmi Vishnu Chawl, Solapur-413002
State: Maharashtra

Elevation: 455 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-2
Zone: CR/Central   Division: Solapur


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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 94
Number of Originating Trains: 16
Number of Terminating Trains: 16
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Rating: 4.2/5 (163 votes)
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Yesterday (13:27)   16535/Gol Gumbaz Express | SUR/Solapur (5 PFs)
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Dear moderator, please add Sholapur meter gauge station as SURM
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Yesterday (14:45)   SURM/Solapur MG (3 PFs)
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Old Sholapur Meter Gauge Railway Station
Station code: SURM
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The remains of Solapur - Hotgi Meter Gauge Line in 2023


It took almost 1 month for searching the actual route and find the alignment of the route and today I finally managed with my fellow railfans to find the remains of the Meter Gauge Railway remains
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Also found some unique things
1. Company which manufactured the tracks
( Moss Bay Metals, UK ) &
2. The opening of fuel ( not sure ) manufactured by Ransomes & Rapier ( British railway equipment )

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Sep 08 2023 (09:37)
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searched on Google maps and it shows solapur MG stataion about 600 meters from new station?

is this map (google map) correct?

why railway moved the station bit away when converted to BG?
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why railway did not use old aignment till hotgi?
Or its just few starting disance that take different aligment and rest is on on old MG route?

Sorry for so many questions

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Old Solapur Meter Gauge Railway Station
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Sep 08 (21:56)   SUR/Solapur (5 PFs)
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Dear Moderator, with reference to the categories of the stations under update station section, I request you to add Sholapur Terminus station as well
There are 2 stations, the Meter-gauge station photos can be updated same as case of Ramling station of Solapur Division
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