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VAK/Varkala Sivagiri (3 PFs)
वर्कला शिवगिरी
വർക്കല ശിവഗിരി

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 11 (02:11)


Varkala Sivagiri railway station (VAK) is located in the coastal town of Varkala, Kerala, known for its scenic cliffs and Ayurvedic treatments. The station has 3 platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters. Varkala is a popular tourist destination with several beaches, temples, and ancient rock-cut caves nearby.

Tourism

Janardana Swami Temple: Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with stunning clifftop views.
Varkala Vishnu Temple: Famous for its beautiful architecture and annual festivals.
Sivagiri Mutt: Spiritual ashram founded by Sree Narayana Guru, a prominent social reformer.
Varkala Beach: Popular beach with scenic cliffs and a relaxed atmosphere.
Varkala Caves: Ancient rock-cut caves with historical significance.

Food

The Green Leaf Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Coconut Grove: Known for its fresh and flavorful vegetarian thalis and snacks.
The Banana Leaf Cafe: Serves healthy and organic vegetarian meals in a charming setting.
The Veggie Hut: Popular for its delicious and affordable vegetarian street food.
The Spice Garden: Offers a variety of vegetarian curries and rice dishes with aromatic spices.

Station Address

Varkala Sivagiri, Edava Kappil Road, Thiruvananthapuram District - 695141.
State: Kerala

Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)


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Jan 22 (21:49) Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station Gets a Major Facelift
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Jan 22 2024 (21:49)
Station Tag: Varkala Sivagiri/VAK added by hrid22~/2099623
Stations:  Varkala Sivagiri/VAK  
Varkala Railway Station To Get A 123-crore Makeover, Infra News, ET Infra

The Varkala Sivagiri railway station in Kerala is undergoing a major renovation with an estimated cost of Rs 123.36 crore. The project, expected to take 30 months, aims to upgrade the station and provide a modern, accessible, and inclusive environment for passengers. It will feature disabled-friendly facilities, green building features, a...
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unified architectural theme, and improved passenger amenities. The station will include a larger main building, air-conditioned departure concourse, extended arrival foot overbridge, substation, parking, and more. The project also includes construction of office spaces for railway officials and temporary office spaces during construction. Additional features include an integrated passenger information system, CCTV, Wi-Fi, and other modern amenities.

Varkala Sivagiri railway station, Kerala mein, ek bada renovation chal raha hai, jiska estimated cost Rs 123.36 crore hai. Ye project, 30 months mein complete hone wala hai, iska aim hai station ko upgrade karna aur passengers ke liye ek modern, accessible aur inclusive environment provide karna. Ismein disabled-friendly facilities, green...
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building features, ek unified architectural theme aur improved passenger amenities honge. Station mein ek bada main building, air-conditioned departure concourse, extended arrival foot overbridge, substation, parking, aur bahut kuchh hoga. Is project mein railway officials ke liye office spaces aur construction ke time pe temporary office spaces bhi banaye jaayenge. Aur bhi features hain jaise ki integrated passenger information system, CCTV, Wi-Fi, aur other modern amenities.
Apr 14 2023 (13:09) Vande Bharat Express for Kerala to reach Thiruvananthapuram today; Southern Railway authorities take over train
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Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Town (North)/ERN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Chengannur/CNGR added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Varkala Sivagiri/VAK added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Apr 14 2023 (13:09)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
CHENNAI: Southern Railway has taken over the Vande Bharat Express rakes set to run in the Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur route in Kerala. The rakes will reach Thiruvananthapuram today....
Vande Bharat Express for Kerala to reach Thiruvananthapuram today; Southern Railway authorities take over train
Jan 17 2021 (20:47) केरल में 'द बर्निंग ट्रेन' बनी रेलगाड़ी, 8 किलोमीटर जलता रहा मालवाहक डिब्बा
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Jan 17 2021 (20:48)
Station Tag: Varkala Sivagiri/VAK added by ANIKET/1490219

Jan 17 2021 (20:48)
Train Tag: Malabar Covid - 19 Special/06630 added by ANIKET/1490219

Jan 17 2021 (20:47)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by ANIKET/1490219
केरल में रविवार को एक चलती ट्रेन के मालवाहक (पार्सल) डिब्बे में आग लग गई. रेलवे सूत्रों ने बताया कि आग के बगल के सवारी डिब्बे...
केरल में 'द बर्निंग ट्रेन' बनी रेलगाड़ी, 8 किलोमीटर जलता रहा मालवाहक डिब्बा
Jan 17 2021 (09:42) Luggage van of Malabar Express catches fire near Varkala; No casualties
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Jan 17 2021 (09:43)
Station Tag: Varkala Sivagiri/VAK added by RIP Karnataka Sampark Kranti 😢/48645

Jan 17 2021 (09:43)
Train Tag: Malabar Covid - 19 Special/06629 added by RIP Karnataka Sampark Kranti 😢/48645
Stations:  Varkala Sivagiri/VAK  
Varkala: In an unfortunate early morning mishap, the parcel coach of Malabar Express caught fire and no casualties were reported. As per reports, two bikes inside...
Luggage van of Malabar Express catches fire near Varkala; No casualties
May 27 2020 (09:10) കേരളത്തിൽ പ്രത്യേക വണ്ടികളുടെ ഒട്ടേറെ സ്റ്റോപ്പുകൾ ഒഴിവാക്കി
Entry# 4638421   
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May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Nileshwar/NLE added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Quilandi (Koyilandi)/QLD added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Ferok/FK added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Pattambi/PTB added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Mavelikara/MVLK added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Kanhangad/KZE added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Payyanur/PAY added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Kannapuram/KPQ added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Thalassery/TLY added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Vadakara/BDJ added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Parappanangadi/PGI added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Tirur/TIR added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Kuttippuram/KTU added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Divine Nagar/DINR added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Aluva (Alwaye)/AWY added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Cherthala (Sherthalai)/SRTL added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Harippad/HAD added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Kayamkulam Junction/KYJ added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Karunagappalli/KPY added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:16)
Station Tag: Varkala Sivagiri/VAK added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kochuveli/KCVL added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Shoranur Junction/SRR added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Tirur/TIR added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kannur Main (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443

May 27 2020 (09:11)
Station Tag: Kasaragod/KGQ added by MCPNBR~/261443
ന്യൂഡൽഹി: ജൂൺ ഒന്നിനുതുടങ്ങുന്ന പ്രത്യേക വണ്ടികൾക്ക് കേരളത്തിൽ സാധാരണപോലെ എല്ലായിടത്തും സ്റ്റോപ്പനുവദിക്കരുതെന്ന സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാരിന്റെ ആവശ്യം റെയിൽവേ അംഗീകരിച്ചു. നിസാമുദ്ദീൻ-എറണാകുളം തുരന്തോ നോൺ എ.സി. സ്പെഷ്യൽ ഒഴികെ മറ്റുനാലു പ്രത്യേക വണ്ടികളുടെയും ഏതാനും സ്റ്റോപ്പുകൾ ഒഴിവാക്കി....
കേരളത്തിൽ പ്രത്യേക വണ്ടികളുടെ ഒട്ടേറെ സ്റ്റോപ്പുകൾ ഒഴിവാക്കി
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