Ballari Junction railway station explained

Ballari Junction
Native Name:
Bellary Junction
Type: Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:National Highway 150A, Ballari, Karnataka
Country:India
Coordinates:15.1455°N 76.9235°W
Line:Guntakal–Vasco da Gama section, Ballari–Chikjajur line
Other:Auto stand, City Bus Stand
Elevation:387m (1,270feet)
Structure:Standard (on-ground station)
Platform:4
Tracks:6
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:Yes
Opened:1896, 151 years ago
Electrified:Yes
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:South Western Railway
Status:Functioning

Ballari Junction railway station, formerly Bellary Junction railway station (station code: BAY) is a main railway station in Ballari district, Karnataka. It serves Ballari. This is one of the oldest railway stations in India, and possibly the second in karnataka, built by the British Raj more than 150 years ago. The foundation stone for Ballari Junction was laid in 1869. Mahatma Gandhi visited Ballari and spent about eight hours at the railway station here on 1 October 1921.[1] [2]

Previously, the Ballari was part of Southern Mahratta Railway on Hubballi–Guntakal rail line.[3] station consists of four platforms for its junction for three routes going towards Rayadurgam, Guntakal and Hosapete.

Major trains

Some of the important trains that run from Ballari Junction are:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ballari, an important 'station' in Gandhi's fight. 2020-07-07. Deccan Chronicle.
  2. Web site: BAY/Ballari Junction . India Rail Info.
  3. Book: Origin and Development of Southern Railway. 18–19. 3 March 2015.