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Vasco da Gama Railway Station




Situated to the south of the main Dr. Rajendra Prasad Avenue, Vasco da Gama Railway Station comes under South Central Railways. It is linked to Belgaum, Hospet, Hubli and Hyderabad by meter gauge rail. Most of the trains to Goa run through this station. Goa Express, Kulem-Vasco da Gama Passenger and Londa-Vasco da Gama Express are the main train connections. Computerized reservation facility is provided. The railway department has provided a tourist information center on the premises. There is a tourist aid cell at the tourist hostel located near the station.

In the immediate vicinity of the station, there are several restaurants offering a variety of cuisines to cater to the needs of the tourists. Just a few kilometers from the station is Hotel La Paz Gardens, offering good accommodation. Mormugao Harbour, Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmolo Beach, Miramar Beach and Church of St Andrew are nearby.

Taxis and private buses are extensively available from the station. The main city close to the station is Panaji (the capital city of Goa, 30 km). The major railhead near the station is at Margao (south). Goa Airport is just 4 km from Vasco Da Gama. Station Code: VSG
Reservation Enquiry: Dial 1345 ( IVRS), +91-834-2512569
Arrival and departure enquiry: Dial local line 131, 1331 (IVRS)



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: South Goa
Location: Vasco da Gama    

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