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MAO/Madgaon Junction (6 PFs)
Local Name: Margao
मडगाँव जंक्शन
मडगांव जंक्शन

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 14 2023 (18:05)
Madgaon Junction (MAO) is a major railway station in the city of Margao, Goa. It is a bustling hub connecting Goa to various parts of India, with 6 platforms and a range of amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. The station is also a great starting point for exploring the beautiful beaches and historical sites of Goa.

Tourism

Shri Shantadurga Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga, a popular pilgrimage site.
Shri Mangueshi Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.
Shri Ramnathi Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama, situated on an island and offering breathtaking views.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church: A beautiful church built in the 16th century, a landmark of Panjim.
Se Cathedral: A historic cathedral with a rich history and stunning architecture.

Food

Hotel Mandovi: A popular vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Goan and North Indian dishes.
Hotel Fidalgo: A family-friendly restaurant serving a wide variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Cafe Goa: A cozy cafe serving delicious vegetarian sandwiches, pastries, and coffee.
The Spice Route: A fine dining restaurant offering a selection of vegetarian curries and thalis.
Shree Krishna: A vegetarian restaurant serving authentic South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, and vada.

Station Address

Jn. Points LD/MJO/MAJN, Off Margao - Quepem Rd, Margao. Pin: 403601.Tel: 0832-2712790.
State: Goa
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: KR/Konkan   Division: Karwar
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Sep 04 (19:52) New Vikali Express Launched Connecting Madgaon to Bandra: Details on Timings, Stops (www.lokmat.com)
IR Affairs
KR/Konkan
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Sep 04 2024 (19:52)
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Sep 04 2024 (19:52)
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Sep 04 2024 (19:52)
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Sep 04 2024 (19:52)
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read full article... बांद्रा एक्स्प्रेसला मडगावात शुभारंभ; मोदींच्या कार्यकाळात रेल्वेसेवांमध्ये सुधारणा: सिक्वेरा

A new train service, the Vikali Express (No. 10116/10115), was launched on Tuesday by Environment and Law Minister Alex Sequeira. The train runs between Madgaon Junction and Bandra Terminus. The train service is significant as it is the first direct train connection between Madgaon and Bandra. The train departs from...
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Madgaon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:40 am, reaching Bandra at 10:40 pm. From Bandra, it departs at 6:50 am and reaches Madgaon at 10:00 pm. The train will stop at Thivi Station. Minister Sequeira highlighted the improvements in railway services under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, while MLA Digambar Kamat emphasized the need for maintaining and improving existing rail infrastructure. He also expressed his support for the initiative, citing the existing Vande Bharat Express services between Madgaon and Mumbai, and Madgaon and Mangalore, as examples of the government's commitment to faster rail travel.

Madgaon se Bandra tak ki ek nayi train service, Vikali Express (No. 10116/10115) ka shubhaarambh Mangalvaar ko Environment aur Law Minister Alex Sequeira ne kiya. Ye train Madgaon Junction aur Bandra Terminus ke beech chalti hai. Ye train service kaafi important hai, kyuki ye Madgaon aur Bandra ke beech pehli...
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direct train connection hai. Train Madgaon se Mangalvaar aur Guruvaar ko subah 7:40 am pe chalta hai, aur Bandra pe raat 10:40 pm pe pahunchta hai. Bandra se, ye subah 6:50 am pe chalta hai aur Madgaon pe raat 10:00 pm pe pahunchta hai. Train Thivi Station pe rukta hai. Minister Sequeira ne Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi ke leadership mein railway services mein aaye improvement pe zor diya, aur MLA Digambar Kamat ne existing rail infrastructure ko maintain aur improve karne ki jaroorat par zor diya. Unhone is initiative ko support kiya, aur Madgaon aur Mumbai, aur Madgaon aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali Vande Bharat Express services ko example diya, jo ki government ki faster rail travel ke liye commitment ko show karte hain.
Sep 01 (07:57) Vande Bharat Express Replaced with ICF Coaches Due to Technical Issue (www.thehindu.com)
IR Affairs
KR/Konkan
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read full article... ICF rake in place of Vande Bharat rake surprises many on Mangaluru-Madgaon route

On Saturday, passengers on the Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express were surprised to find their train replaced with five ICF coaches hauled by a conventional electric locomotive. The original Vande Bharat Express rake, owned by Southern Railway, was reported 'sick' upon its arrival in Mangaluru Central on Friday night. To...
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avoid inconveniencing passengers who had booked seats, Southern Railway arranged a replacement rake with ICF coaches. The original Vande Bharat Express, an eight-car rake with 560 seats, was replaced with a rake of three 3-Tier AC and one 2-Tier AC coaches, totalling 238 seats. Southern Railway issued 'lower class travel' certificates to passengers to compensate for the difference in fare, and passengers who wish to get a refund must file a ticket deposit receipt (TDR) form. The original VB rake is expected to be operational by Sunday.

Saturday ko, Mangaluru Central se Madgaon jaane wala Vande Bharat Express mein baithne waale passengers ko surprise dekhne ko mila. Unka train replace ho gaya tha 5 ICF coaches se, jo ki ek conventional electric locomotive se khinch raha tha. Original Vande Bharat Express rake, Southern Railway ka, Mangaluru Central pe...
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Friday raat ko pahunchne pe 'sick' report kiya gaya tha. Passengers ko inconvenience na ho, isliye Southern Railway ne ICF coaches wala ek replacement rake arrange kiya. Original Vande Bharat Express, jo ki 8-car rake hai aur 560 seats hai, uski jagah 3 3-Tier AC aur 1 2-Tier AC coaches wala rake, jisme 238 seats hain, rakha gaya. Southern Railway ne passengers ko 'lower class travel' certificate diye hain taaki wo fare ka difference claim kar saken. Aur passengers jo refund chahte hain, unko ticket deposit receipt (TDR) form fill karna hoga. Original VB rake Sunday tak operational hone ki ummeed hai.
Aug 29 (19:02) New Mumbai-Goa Bi-Weekly Train Service to Begin on August 29th (www.hindustantimes.com)
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News Entry# 567113   
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
Station Tag: Panvel Junction/PNVL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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Aug 29 2024 (19:02)
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read full article... First bi-weekly Mumbai-Goa train's inaugural run today | Check timings, stations

A new bi-weekly train service between Mumbai and Goa will begin on August 29th, departing from Borivali station. The train will operate between Bandra Terminus and Madgaon, offering a convenient option for tourists from Mumbai's Western suburbs to reach Goa. The train will use LHB coaches, known for their safety and...
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comfort. It will stop at 13 stations including Borivali, Vasai Road, Bhiwandi Road, Panvel, Roha, Veer, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Sawantwadi, Thivim, and Karmali.

29 August se Mumbai aur Goa ke beech ek nayi bi-weekly train service start ho rahi hai, jo Borivali station se chalegi. Train Bandra Terminus aur Madgaon ke beech chalegi, Mumbai ke Western suburbs ke tourists ke liye Goa jaane ka ek convenient option provide karegi. Train LHB coaches use karegi,...
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jo safety aur comfort ke liye jaani jati hain. Ye 13 stations par rukengi, jinme Borivali, Vasai Road, Bhiwandi Road, Panvel, Roha, Veer, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavli, Sindhudurg, Sawantwadi, Thivim aur Karmali shamil hain.
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Thats great but the speed is pathetic only 40kmph. Its like a passenger train. Total waste of rake.
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Wait for post monsoon TT.
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Aug 28 (19:21) Mumbai News Roundup: Train Disruptions, Cloudburst Tragedy, and Political Rallies (www.timesnownews.com)
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News Entry# 566969   
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Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
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Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
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Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
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Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
Station Tag: Ratnagiri/RN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
Station Tag: Panvel Junction/PNVL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
Station Tag: Vasai Road/BSR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Aug 28 2024 (19:21)
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read full article... Bi-Weekly Train For Goa, Konkan From Bandra Terminus Station Gets Approval; Inaugural Run On August 29

This news article highlights various events in Mumbai and India, including sports news, political rallies, infrastructure updates, and entertainment. Dawid Malan announced his retirement from cricket, citing mental and physical toll. GATE 2025 registration is open. Apple plans to create 6 lakh new jobs in India. Selena Gomez's best friend...
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Taylor Swift might appear on the show 'Only Murders in the Building'. Mumbai suburban trains will be affected on August 28-29 due to a 5-hour block. A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban resulted in two deaths. The opposition party MVA will hold a march in Mumbai against the collapse of a Shivaji Maharaj statue. CM Shinde ordered a culpable homicide case against contractors for the unfinished Mumbai-Goa highway. MMRDA seeks 7 lakh liters of water for the Thane-Borivali tunnel project.

Yeh news article Mumbai aur India mein ho rahe different events ke bare mein bata raha hai, jismein sports news, political rallies, infrastructure update aur entertainment bhi shamil hai. Dawid Malan ne cricket se retirement ka elaan kiya, unhone yeh reason diya ki yeh unpe mental aur physical pressure dal raha...
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tha. GATE 2025 registration open ho chuka hai. Apple India mein 6 lakh new jobs create karne ka plan bana raha hai. Selena Gomez ki best friend Taylor Swift 'Only Murders in the Building' show mein guest appearance kar sakti hai. Mumbai suburban trains 28-29 August ko 5-hour block ki wajah se affect honge. Jammu and Kashmir ke Ramban mein cloudburst se do logon ki death hui hai. Opposition party MVA Mumbai mein Shivaji Maharaj ki statue ke collapse ke against march karegi. CM Shinde ne Mumbai-Goa highway ke unfinished hone ke liye contractors ke against culpable homicide case karne ka order diya hai. MMRDA, Thane-Borivali tunnel project ke liye 7 lakh litres pani maang raha hai.
Aug 27 (19:44) Overgrown Footpath Outside Margao Railway Station Poses Danger to Passengers (www.heraldgoa.in)
IR Affairs
KR/Konkan
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Aug 27 2024 (19:44)
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read full article... Herald: ‘Forest’ on footpath: Pedestrians risk life outside Margao Rly Station

Pedestrians and train passengers in Margao, Goa are facing dangerous conditions due to an overgrown footpath outside the Margao Railway Station. The footpath, which was built at a significant cost, has become overgrown with grass and shrubs, forcing people to walk on the road with their luggage and children. Local resident...
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Dinesh Kakodkar expressed concern about the negative impression this gives to tourists and the safety hazard it poses due to traffic. He also criticized the Margao Municipal Council for neglecting their duty to maintain the footpath and only working before elections. He highlighted the issue of bikes being parked on the footpath and the lack of regular cleaning.

Margao Railway Station ke bahar footpath pe jungle sa ho gaya hai. Logon ko apna jaan khatre mein dalna pad raha hai kyunki footpath pe grass aur shrubs badh gaye hai. Tourists ko bahut bura lagta hai aur unke liye yeh bahut dangerous hai. Margao Municipal Council footpath ko saaf...
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nahi kar raha hai aur sirf election ke time kaam karta hai. Logon ka kehna hai ki yeh sab thik nahi hai aur unhe apna kaam karna chahiye.
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