Birur Junction railway station

Birur Junction railway station, also known as Biruru Junction railway station (station code: RRB) is an Indian Railways station in Birur in Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka.^[1]

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General information
Location	Birur, Kadur, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka India
Coordinates	13.593278°N 75.972922°E / 13.593278; 75.972922
Elevation	805 metres (2,641 ft)
Owned by	Indian Railways
Line(s)	Bengaluru - Hubballi line Birur - Shivamogga - Talguppa line
Platforms	5
Tracks	7
Connections	Auto stand
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on-ground station)
Parking	Yes
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	RRB
Fare zone	South Western Railway zone
History
Electrified	Yes
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Birur Junction is an important railway station,as far from pre-independence era. It is the most important railway junction in Chikkamagaluru district. This Junction acts as a nexus point between Bengaluru and Shivamogga and north Karnataka city of Hubballi. This junction belongs to Mysuru division of South-western Railway Zone of Indian Railways. Many intrastate and inter-state trains have their stoppage here.^[2]