Sanchi | |
Type: | Indian Railways station |
Style: | Indian Railways |
Address: | Sanchi Town, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh |
Country: | India |
Coordinates: | 23.4877°N 77.7359°W |
Map Type: | India#India Madhya Pradesh |
Line: | Agra–Bhopal section |
Other: | Auto stand |
Elevation: | 427m (1,401feet) |
Structure: | Standard (on-ground station) |
Platform: | 2 |
Tracks: | 4 |
Parking: | No |
Bicycle: | No |
Electrified: | Yes |
Owned: | Indian Railways |
Operator: | West Central Railway |
Status: | Functioning |
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.
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]