Udupi railway station

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Udupi railway station is in Udupi district, Karnataka. Its station code is UD. It serves pilgrims visiting the Krishna Matha temple at Udupi and the university town of Manipal, which is about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) south of the station. The station has two platforms; much of the platform area is not sheltered from heavy rains.

The Konkan Railway route through Udupi has been electrified. A trial electric locomotive run took place on January 13, 2020, from Thokur to Udupi and back. Facilities include a multipurpose stall and a refreshment stall on Platform 1, plus a restaurant in the basement near the parking area. There is a fresh-up facility for short rests, and cashless payment options are available. In line with green goals, 7 kW of solar power was installed on 5 June 2016 to supplement the station’s energy needs. Retiring rooms are also available for passengers.