Washim railway station explained

Washim
Type: Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:State Highway 204, Washim, Maharashtra
Country:India
Coordinates:20.103°N 77.148°W
Map Type:India#Maharashtra
Other:Auto stand
Elevation:555m (1,821feet)
Structure:Standard (on-ground station)
Platform:2
Tracks:3
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:No
Electrified:Yes
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:South Central Railway
Status:Functioning

Washim railway station is a small railway station in Washim district, in Vidharbha region of the Maharashtra. Its code is WHM. It serves Washim city. The station consists of three platforms. The platforms are well sheltered. It lacks many facilities including water and sanitation.[1]

The station lies on Purna–Khandwa section of South Central Railway. It was in Hyderabad railway division of SCR and now is in Nanded railway division after bifurcation of Hyderabad railway division. Washim was connected to the broad-gauge railway network in 2008 when tracks were extended from Purna to Akola.[2] [3]

Trains

Some of the trains that runs from Washim are:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WHM/Washim. India Rail Info.
  2. Web site: Rail budget: Maharashtra's outlay for FY17 up 10% at Rs 4,767 cr | Business Line . thehindubusinessline.com. 2016-04-03.
  3. Web site: SCR to run specials to Ajmer for Urs. The Hindu. 2016-04-03.