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#Sharavathi Express
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#Name: Sharavathi is a river with its entire flows in Karnataka. Famous Jog Falls is formed by this...
more... river. River originates from Ambuteertha Of Shimoga district, it is believed that Lord Rama broke bow to win hands of Sita at this place. Sharavati river and its basin is rich in biodiversity with rare flora and fauna. Since train travels thru region having Sharavati river and Davangere, Birur being nearest station to it. It was named as Sharavathi Exp.
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#Regions of state:
#MH- Konkan and Desh(Paschim Maharashtra).
#KA: Malenadu, Bayaluseeme region.
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#Zone and
#division:
#Central Railway's - CSTM, PUNE and
#South Western Railway's - Hubli, Mysore divisions
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#Base: Dadar
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#Rivers: Indrayani, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Kaveri.
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#Physical Regions: Sahyadri, Belgaum Plateau, Baba Budan hills, Chamundi hills.
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#Soils: Alluvial, Black, Red.
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#State and
#Zone:
#CR 9 ,
#SWR 18.
#MH 9
#KA 18
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#Speed: Max Avg Speed 72 Kmph between Belgaum Londa. Min Avg Speed 13kmph between Sangli Miraj.
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#Languages: It connects Marathi and Kannada speaking region.