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MAO/Madgaon Junction (6 PFs)
Local Name: Margao
मडगाँव जंक्शन
मडगांव जंक्शन

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 14 2023 (18:05)
Madgaon Junction (MAO) is a major railway station in the city of Margao, Goa. It is a bustling hub connecting Goa to various parts of India, with 6 platforms and a range of amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. The station is also a great starting point for exploring the beautiful beaches and historical sites of Goa.

Tourism

Shri Shantadurga Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga, a popular pilgrimage site.
Shri Mangueshi Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.
Shri Ramnathi Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Rama, situated on an island and offering breathtaking views.
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church: A beautiful church built in the 16th century, a landmark of Panjim.
Se Cathedral: A historic cathedral with a rich history and stunning architecture.

Food

Hotel Mandovi: A popular vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Goan and North Indian dishes.
Hotel Fidalgo: A family-friendly restaurant serving a wide variety of vegetarian snacks and meals.
Cafe Goa: A cozy cafe serving delicious vegetarian sandwiches, pastries, and coffee.
The Spice Route: A fine dining restaurant offering a selection of vegetarian curries and thalis.
Shree Krishna: A vegetarian restaurant serving authentic South Indian dishes like dosa, idli, and vada.

Station Address

Jn. Points LD/MJO/MAJN, Off Margao - Quepem Rd, Margao. Pin: 403601.Tel: 0832-2712790.
State: Goa
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: KR/Konkan   Division: Karwar
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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 92
Number of Originating Trains: 18
Number of Terminating Trains: 18
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Aug 27 (19:44) Overgrown Footpath Outside Margao Railway Station Poses Danger to Passengers
News Entry# 566877   
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Aug 27 2024 (19:44)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Madgaon Junction/MAO  
Herald: ‘Forest’ on footpath: Pedestrians risk life outside Margao Rly Station

Pedestrians and train passengers in Margao, Goa are facing dangerous conditions due to an overgrown footpath outside the Margao Railway Station. The footpath, which was built at a significant cost, has become overgrown with grass and shrubs, forcing people to walk on the road with their luggage and children. Local resident...
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Dinesh Kakodkar expressed concern about the negative impression this gives to tourists and the safety hazard it poses due to traffic. He also criticized the Margao Municipal Council for neglecting their duty to maintain the footpath and only working before elections. He highlighted the issue of bikes being parked on the footpath and the lack of regular cleaning.

Margao Railway Station ke bahar footpath pe jungle sa ho gaya hai. Logon ko apna jaan khatre mein dalna pad raha hai kyunki footpath pe grass aur shrubs badh gaye hai. Tourists ko bahut bura lagta hai aur unke liye yeh bahut dangerous hai. Margao Municipal Council footpath ko saaf...
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nahi kar raha hai aur sirf election ke time kaam karta hai. Logon ka kehna hai ki yeh sab thik nahi hai aur unhe apna kaam karna chahiye.
Aug 09 (20:02) Goods Train Derailment in Goa Disrupts South Western Railway Traffic
News Entry# 564372   
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Aug 09 2024 (20:02)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Herald: Traffic on South Western Railway affected due to derailment of goods train in Goa

A goods train with 17 loaded wagons derailed between Sonalim and Dudhsagar in Goa on August 9, 2024, affecting train traffic on South Western Railway. Three trains were diverted due to the derailment: Train No. 17420/17022 Vasco Da Gama – Tirupati/Hyderabad Weekly Express, Train No. 12779 Vasco Da Gama – Hazrat...
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Nizamuddin Express, and Train No. 12780 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Vasco Da Gama Express. Two trains were canceled: Train No. 17309 Yesvantpur – Vasco Da Gama and Train No. 17310 Vasco Da Gama - Yesvantpur. An accident relief train with cranes and restoration equipment has been dispatched to the derailment site. Senior railway officials are monitoring the situation closely and supervising restoration works.

Goa mein Sonalim aur Dudhsagar ke beech mein 9 August 2024 ko 17 loaded wagons wala ek goods train derail ho gaya, jisse South Western Railway par train traffic affected hua. Is derailment ki wajah se teen trains ko divert kiya gaya: Train No. 17420/17022 Vasco Da Gama – Tirupati/Hyderabad Weekly...
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Express, Train No. 12779 Vasco Da Gama – Hazrat Nizamuddin Express, aur Train No. 12780 Hazrat Nizamuddin - Vasco Da Gama Express. Do trains cancel kar di gayi: Train No. 17309 Yesvantpur – Vasco Da Gama aur Train No. 17310 Vasco Da Gama - Yesvantpur. Derailment site par cranes aur restoration equipment wala ek accident relief train bheja gaya hai. Senior railway officials situation ko closely monitor kar rahe hain aur restoration works ki supervision kar rahe hain.
Jul 29 (17:39) Southern Railway Operates One-Way Special Train from Mangaluru Central to Hubballi Junction
News Entry# 562539   
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Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: SSS Hubballi Junction (Hubli)/UBL added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Dharwad/DWR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Alnavar Junction/LWR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Londa Junction/LD added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Castle Rock/CLR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Kulem/QLM added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Sanvordem (Kudchade)/SVM added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Balli/BLLI added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Karwar/KAWR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Gokarna Road/GOK added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Kumta/KT added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Honnavar/HNA added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Murdeshwar/MRDW added by railfan_ubl/2179602

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Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
Station Tag: Byndoor Mookambika Road/BYNR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

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Station Tag: Byndoor Mookambika Road/BYNR added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
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Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
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Jul 29 2024 (17:40)
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Jul 29 2024 (17:39)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Junction (Mangalore)/MAJN added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:39)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Central (Mangalore)/MAQ added by railfan_ubl/2179602

Jul 29 2024 (17:39)
Train Tag: Mangaluru Central - SSS Hubballi Special Fare One Way Special/06178 added by railfan_ubl/2179602
SR to operate Mangaluru Hubballi special train via Madgaon today

Southern Railway is operating a one-way special train on July 29th from Mangaluru Central to Hubballi Junction. The train, number 06178, will stop at the following stations: Mangaluru Junction, Mulki, Udupi, Barkur, Kundapura, Byndoor Mookambika Road, Bhatkal, Murdeshwar, Honnavar, Kumta, Gokarna Road, Karwar, Balli, Madgaon Junction, Sanvordem (Kudchade), Kulem, Castle Rock,...
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Londa Junction, Alnavar Junction, Dharwad, and Hubballi Junction.

Southern Railway aaj, 29th July ko Mangaluru Central se Hubballi Junction tak ek one-way special train chalayega. Train number 06178, yeh stations par rukta hai: Mangaluru Junction, Mulki, Udupi, Barkur, Kundapura, Byndoor Mookambika Road, Bhatkal, Murdeshwar, Honnavar, Kumta, Gokarna Road, Karwar, Balli, Madgaon Junction, Sanvordem (Kudchade), Kulem, Castle Rock, Londa Junction,...
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Alnavar Junction, Dharwad, aur Hubballi Junction.
Jul 29 (04:01) Cancellation of Trains Due to Disruption in Mysuru Division of South Western Railway
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News Entry# 562491   
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Jul 29 2024 (04:01)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jul 29 2024 (04:01)
Station Tag: Karwar/KAWR added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Bulletin - 03 - Cancellation of Trains

Due to a disruption in the Mysuru division of South Western Railway, two trains have been cancelled. Train No. 01595, the Karwar-Madgaon Special, scheduled to depart on July 28th and 29th, 2024, has been fully cancelled. Similarly, Train No. 01596, the Madgaon-Karwar Special, scheduled for the same dates, has also been...
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cancelled. Passengers are advised to take note of this cancellation and any inconvenience caused is regretted.

South Western Railway ke Mysuru division mein disruption ki wajah se, do trains cancel ho gaye hain. Train No. 01595, Karwar-Madgaon Special, jo 28 July aur 29 July, 2024 ko chalna tha, woh completely cancel ho gaya hai. Isi tarah, Train No. 01596, Madgaon-Karwar Special, jo inhi dates ko chalna tha,...
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woh bhi cancel ho gaya hai. Passengers se request hai ki woh yeh cancellation note kar len. Isse hui inconvenience ke liye hum maaf karna chahte hain.
Jul 17 (19:08) Coastal Karnataka Representatives Urge Merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with Indian Railways
News Entry# 560748   
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Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Kumta/KT added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Veer/VEER added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Mangaon/MNI added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Diwan Khavati/DWV added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Verna/VEN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Khed/KHED added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Chiplun/CHI added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Sindhudurg/SNDD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Vaibhavwadi Road/VBW added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Sawantwadi Road/SWV added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Ratnagiri/RN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Pernem/PERN added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Thivim/THVM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Karmali/KRMI added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Madgaon Junction/MAO added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Thokur/TOK added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Udupi/UD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Jul 17 2024 (19:08)
Station Tag: Karwar/KAWR added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Coastal Karnataka elected representatives call for Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways

Elected representatives from coastal Karnataka have urged the Railway ministry to merge Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) with Indian Railways. They cited operational issues and higher ticket costs on KRCL. MP Capt Brijesh Chowta from Dakshina Kannada highlighted the need for improved railway infrastructure and mentioned operational difficulties in Mangaluru, which...
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is divided between Southern Railway, South Western Railway, and KRCL. MP Kota Srinivasa Pujari from Udupi-Chikmagaluru supported the merger. MLCK Manjunatha Bhandary emphasized the importance of Mangaluru as a connecting link and pointed out the lack of funds for track doubling, additional bogies, and new LHB coaches with German technology on KRCL. Ananthesh V Prabhu, President of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted Mangaluru's high freight revenue contribution to the Palakkad division of Southern Railway and advocated for the division to be shifted from Palakkad to Mangaluru.

Coastal Karnataka ke chunav jitne wale logon ne Railway ministry se Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) ko Indian Railways mein merge karne ka request kiya hai. Unhone KRCL mein operational issues aur ticket costs zyada hone ka baat kaha hai. Dakshina Kannada se MP Capt Brijesh Chowta ne Mangaluru mein railway...
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infrastructure ko behtar banane ki zarurat par zor diya aur Mangaluru mein operational difficulties ka baat kaha, jo ki Southern Railway, South Western Railway, aur KRCL mein divide hai. Udupi-Chikmagaluru se MP Kota Srinivasa Pujari ne bhi merge ka support kiya. MLCK Manjunatha Bhandary ne Mangaluru ko connecting link hone ka importance dikhaya aur KRCL mein track doubling, additional bogies, aur new LHB coaches with German technology ke liye funds ki kami ka baat kaha. Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry ke President, Ananthesh V Prabhu ne Mangaluru se Southern Railway ke Palakkad division ko zyada freight revenue milne ka baat kaha aur division ko Palakkad se Mangaluru shift karne ka demand kiya.
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