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Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 14 2023 (18:37)
Karwar Railway Station (KAWR) is located in the coastal town of Karwar, Karnataka. It features two platforms, offering convenient access to various destinations. Visitors can find basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and tea stalls. The station serves as a gateway to the scenic beauty of Karwar, known for its beaches, temples, and nearby wildlife sanctuaries.

Tourism

Mahalingeshwara Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, a sacred and ancient temple.
Sri Mahaganapathi Temple: Temple devoted to Lord Ganesha, a popular pilgrimage site.
Sri Anjaneya Temple: Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its spiritual significance.
St. Mary's Church: A historical church with a significant religious presence.
Karwar Mosque: A prominent mosque in the town, serving the local Muslim community.

Food

Shree Ganesh: Popular for its South Indian vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Udupi Grand: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and sweets.
Gokul: Known for its pure vegetarian meals and delicious dosas.
Swastik: Serves fresh and tasty vegetarian snacks and juices.
Aahar: Budget-friendly option for vegetarian meals with a variety of options.

Station Address

SH 6, Shirwad, Karwar, District: Uttara Kannada. Tel: 08382-282370.
State: Karnataka
Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-4
Zone: KR/Konkan   Division: Karwar
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Number of Halting Trains: 60
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Jul 17 (19:08) Coastal Karnataka Representatives Urge Merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with Indian Railways
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
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Coastal Karnataka elected representatives call for Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

Elected representatives from coastal Karnataka have urged the Railway ministry to merge Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) with Indian Railways. They cited operational issues and higher ticket costs on KRCL. MP Capt Brijesh Chowta from Dakshina Kannada highlighted the need for improved railway infrastructure and mentioned operational difficulties in Mangaluru, which...
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is divided between Southern Railway, South Western Railway, and KRCL. MP Kota Srinivasa Pujari from Udupi-Chikmagaluru supported the merger. MLCK Manjunatha Bhandary emphasized the importance of Mangaluru as a connecting link and pointed out the lack of funds for track doubling, additional bogies, and new LHB coaches with German technology on KRCL. Ananthesh V Prabhu, President of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted Mangaluru's high freight revenue contribution to the Palakkad division of Southern Railway and advocated for the division to be shifted from Palakkad to Mangaluru.

Coastal Karnataka ke chunav jitne wale logon ne Railway ministry se Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) ko Indian Railways mein merge karne ka request kiya hai. Unhone KRCL mein operational issues aur ticket costs zyada hone ka baat kaha hai. Dakshina Kannada se MP Capt Brijesh Chowta ne Mangaluru mein railway...
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infrastructure ko behtar banane ki zarurat par zor diya aur Mangaluru mein operational difficulties ka baat kaha, jo ki Southern Railway, South Western Railway, aur KRCL mein divide hai. Udupi-Chikmagaluru se MP Kota Srinivasa Pujari ne bhi merge ka support kiya. MLCK Manjunatha Bhandary ne Mangaluru ko connecting link hone ka importance dikhaya aur KRCL mein track doubling, additional bogies, aur new LHB coaches with German technology ke liye funds ki kami ka baat kaha. Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry ke President, Ananthesh V Prabhu ne Mangaluru se Southern Railway ke Palakkad division ko zyada freight revenue milne ka baat kaha aur division ko Palakkad se Mangaluru shift karne ka demand kiya.
Jul 15 (19:55) Heavy Rains in Konkan Cause Cancellation of Multiple Train Services
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Jul 15 2024 (19:55)
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Jul 15 2024 (19:55)
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ಭಾರಿ ಮಳೆಗೆ ಕೊಂಕಣ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸೇವೆ ಸ್ಥಗಿತ : ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಎಕ್ಸ್‌ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಸಂಚಾರ ಬಂದ್‌

Due to heavy rains in Konkan, including Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, numerous train services have been canceled for 14 hours, causing disruptions for travelers from Karnataka. Affected services include Mangaluru Express, Konkan Kanya Express, Tutari Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Diva Sawantwadi Express, and Sawantwadi Madgaon Passenger. Additionally, the 12134 Super Express...
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(Chatrapati Shivaji Mumbai Terminal) and 12620 Matsya Ganga (Mangalore to Mumbai) have been canceled.

Konkan mein, Maharashtra ke Ratnagiri district ke saath-saath, bhari baarish ki wajah se, kai train services 14 ghanton ke liye cancel kar diye gaye hain. Isse Karnataka ke rail yatriyon ko pareshani ho rahi hai. Mangaluru Express, Konkan Kanya Express, Tutari Express, Jan Shatabdi Express, Diva Sawantwadi Express, aur Sawantwadi...
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Madgaon Passenger jaise trains bandh hain. Iske alawa, 12134 Super Express (Chatrapati Shivaji Mumbai Terminal) aur 12620 Matsya Ganga (Mangalore to Mumbai) bhi cancel kar diye gaye hain.
Jun 22 (06:19) Konkan Railway Plans Track Doubling for Increased Capacity, Awaits Railway Board Approval
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Konkan Railway awaiting Railway Board nod for track doubling over 350 km, says official

The Konkan Railway (KR) is planning to double tracks on certain sections of its 741-km route, which traverses challenging terrain. They are waiting for approval from the Railway Board for this project, which will allow them to run more trains. The proposed track doubling will cover 350 km between Kankavali-Sawantwadi and...
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Madgaon-Thokur stations. While full doubling is not feasible, they are hopeful of receiving approval for patch doubling. Doubling tracks on flat stretches costs Rs 15-20 crore, while in hilly terrain, the cost escalates to Rs 80-100 crore. The KR operates 52 passenger trains and 18 goods trains daily, with a double line already existing for 50 km between Roha and Veer stations. In FY 2022-23, KR's turnover exceeded Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, and they earned a net profit of Rs 279 crore. KR plans to enhance passenger amenities, carry more freight, and launch new projects. To handle the surge in passenger traffic during Ganpati festival, they aim to increase the number of special trains.

Konkan Railway (KR) apna 741-km route pe kuchh sections pe track doubling karne ka plan bana raha hai, yeh route bahut difficult terrain se hoke jaata hai. Is project ke liye unko Railway Board se approval ka wait hai, isse woh zyada trains chalane ke layak ho jayenge. Proposed...
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track doubling 350 km long hai, Kankavali-Sawantwadi aur Madgaon-Thokur stations ke beech mein. Full doubling abhi possible nahi hai, lekin unko patch doubling ke liye approval ki ummeed hai. Flat stretches pe track doubling ka cost Rs 15-20 crore hai, lekin hilly terrain mein yeh Rs 80-100 crore tak jaata hai. KR har din 52 passenger trains aur 18 goods trains chalata hai, Roha aur Veer stations ke beech mein 50 km ka double line pehle se hi hai. FY 2022-23 mein, KR ka turnover Rs 5,000 crore se zyada hua, jo pehli baar hua, aur unhone Rs 279 crore ka net profit kamaya. KR ka plan hai ki woh passenger amenities improve kare, zyada freight carry kare, aur new projects launch kare. Ganpati festival ke duran passenger traffic mein badhotari ko handle karne ke liye, woh special trains ki number badhane ki planning kar rahe hain.
Jun 11 (13:22) Train Timings Revised During Monsoon Period
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Revision in timings during Monsoon - 2024

Effective from June 10, 2024, the timings of two trains, 12618 H. Nizamuddin - Ernakulam Mangala Express and 06601 Madgaon Jn. - Mangaluru Central Special, will be revised during the monsoon period. Train 12618 will depart from H. Nizamuddin at 05:35 instead of 05:40. Train 06601 will have revised timings at...
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various stations between Madgaon Jn. and Mangaluru Central, starting from Balli. The timings between Bijoor and Mangaluru Central remain unchanged. Train 06602 Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Jn. Special has a revised timing at Kumta. Train 12620 Mangaluru Central - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Matsyagandha Express will have a revised departure time from Madgaon Jn. Train 16515 Yesvantpur - Karwar Express will have a revised arrival time at Karwar. For detailed information, passengers are advised to visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.

10 June 2024 se, monsoon period ke during mein, do trains ke timings badal jaayenge. 12618 H. Nizamuddin - Ernakulam Mangala Express ab H. Nizamuddin se 05:35 pe chalega, pehle 05:40 tha. 06601 Madgaon Jn. - Mangaluru Central Special, Madgaon Jn. se Mangaluru Central tak, Balli se lekar, alag alag stations...
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pe timings change honge. Bijoor aur Mangaluru Central ke beech timings same rahenge. 06602 Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Jn. Special ka Kumta pe timing badal gaya hai. 12620 Mangaluru Central - Lokmanya Tilak (T) Matsyagandha Express, Madgaon Jn. se chalta time badal gaya hai. 16515 Yesvantpur - Karwar Express, Karwar pe pahunchne ka time badal gaya hai. Zyada information ke liye, www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in pe jaa sakte ho ya NTES app download kar sakte ho.
May 20 (21:10) Santosh Kumar Jha Takes Charge as New Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation
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Herald: Santhosh Kumar Jha Assumes Office as New Chairman & Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited

Santosh Kumar Jha, an IRTS officer from the 1992 batch, has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). With 28 years of experience in Operations, Infrastructure Planning, and Business Development, Jha previously served as the Director of Operations and Commercial at...
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KRCL. His appointment was endorsed by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) and is pending final approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Jha has announced plans to enhance passenger experiences with lake view restaurants at Karmali station and rent-a-bike facilities at Margao and other key stations. He also highlighted KRCL's global ambitions, including operations and maintenance contracts for DEMU trains in Nepal and the Navi Mumbai Metro, as well as ongoing discussions for potential collaborations in Kenya.

Santosh Kumar Jha, 1992 batch ka IRTS officer, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) ke new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) ban gaye hain. Operations, Infrastructure Planning, aur Business Development mein 28 saal ka experience lekar, Jha pehle KRCL mein Director of Operations and Commercial ke role mein the. Public Enterprise Selection...
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Board (PESB) ne unke appointment ko approve kiya hai aur Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) se final approval pending hai. Jha ne passenger experience ko better banane ke liye Karmali station pe lake view restaurants aur Margao aur other key stations pe rent-a-bike facilities laane ka plan banaya hai. Unhone KRCL ke global ambitions ko bhi highlight kiya, jisme Nepal mein DEMU trains ke operations and maintenance contracts aur Navi Mumbai Metro ke saath contract, aur Kenya mein possible collaboration ke liye discussions bhi shamil hain.
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