Ahmedabad Junction railway station

23°01′35″N 72°36′07″E / 23.026265°N 72.601902°E / 23.026265; 72.601902Elevation52.500 metres (172.24 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byWestern RailwaysLine(s)Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line,
Ahmedabad–Delhi main line,
Ahmedabad–Surendranagar line,
Ahmedabad–Gandhidham main line,
Jaipur–Ahmedabad line,
Ahmedabad–Udaipur line,
Ahmedabad–Botad linePlatforms9Tracks16ConnectionsAhmedabad Metro, BRTS, AMTS bus stop, taxicab stand, auto rickshaw standConstructionStructure typeStandard (on-ground station)ParkingYesAccessible AvailableOther informationStatusFunctioning (WiFi enabled)Station codeADI^[1] Zone(s) Western Railway zone Division(s) AhmedabadHistoryOpened20 January 1863; 161 years ago (1863-01-20)^[2]LocationInteractive map

Ahmedabad Junction railway station (station code: ADI) is the main railway station of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is also the biggest railway station within Gujarat and also one of the major railway station in India. It is the highest income-generating division in Western Railways. It connects to Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Howrah and other major cities of India. Also it is central railway station of Gujarat which connects to Saurashtra, Kutch, Vadodara, Surat, Himmatnagar, Bhavnagar, Palanpur, etc.^{[citation needed]}

History

Before the partition of India, the Sindh Mail used to travel to Hyderabad, Sindh via the Hyderabad–Mirpur Khas–Khokhrapar–Munabao–Barmer–Luni–Jodhpur–Pali–Marwar–Palanpur–Ahmedabad route. It was constructed by Gokuldas Contractor and Associates.^[3][4][5]

On the north side of the station are the two tallest minarets in Ahmedabad, the only remnant of Sidi Bashir Mosque.

Background

Ahmedabad Junction is the primary station of rail transport for the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India and an important center of the Western Railways zone of the Indian Railways. Locally, people refer to it as Kalupur Station (as it is situated in the Kalupur area of the walled city) to distinguish it from other stations in the city. It contains total 12 platforms and 16 tracks. It serves trains that connect Ahmedabad to different parts of Gujarat, as well as major Indian cities.^{[citation needed]}

Railway lines

It is the center point railway station of Gujarat many lines begin from here. It includes Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line, Ahmedabad–Delhi main line (via Jaipur), Ahmedabad–Surendranagar line (via Viramgam), Ahmedabad–Gandhidham main line, Jaipur–Ahmedabad line, Ahmedabad–Udaipur line, Ahmedabad–Botad Section.^{[citation needed]}

List of Suburban stations of Ahmedabad

There are total 19 railway station present in Ahmedabad:

Major railway stations are:

• Sabarmati Junction SBT
• Sabarmati Junction SBIB
• Maninagar
• Gandhigram
• Asarva
• Chandlodiya
• Chandlodiya B

Minor railway stations are:

• Vatva
• Chandkhera Road
• Vastrapur
• Ambli Road
• Geratpur
• Gora ghuma
• Kali Road
• Naroda
• Sarkhej
• Sanathal
• Sardargram
• Sahijpur

Loco Sheds

There are two Diesel Loco Shed of Western Railway present in Ahmedabad of its two suburban railway stations, that are Vatva and Sabarmati Junction. Vatva's Diesel Loco Shed holds over 100 ALCO locomotives, including the WDG-3A, WDM-3A, WDM-3D, WDS-6, WAP-4 and WAG-5 while Sabarmati's Diesel Loco Shed holds over 200 EMD locomotives, including the WDP 4D, WDG 4, WDG 4D, and WDG-5.

Infrastructure

The station has 12 platforms. There are an ample numbers of tea stalls, snack bars, medical shops, and enquiry desks. The station also has one cybercafe which is run by Tata Indicom and is currently equipped with Wi-Fi by Google Station and RailTel. The station is undergoing large-scale automation to make it a technologically advanced station, and new ATM outlets from ICICI Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, Dena Bank, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and other major banks have been installed. RailTel plans to open a cyber cafe in Ahmedabad Station.

Facilities

Ahmedabad Railway station has launched hand-push luggage trolley services at Ahmedabad railway station. Such trolleys are always available at airports, but for railway stations, it is a new initiative. The Railways will initially charge Rs 5 per luggage trolley from commuters. As of 2010, the service was available only for Platform no.1, but after new elevators and escalators become functional by the end of 2010, the trolley service would be introduced at all platforms of Ahmedabad railway station.^{[citation needed]}

Recent days, IRCTC has launched its VIP class executive lounge on platform 1 for passengers to spend their waiting time on economy rates which offers free wifi, urinals, AC, news paper, recliners and foods.^[6]

Redevelop of Ahmedabad railway station

The Ahmedabad Junction railway station, also known as Kalupur railway station, is undergoing a significant redevelopment led by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with Dinesh chandra R Agrawal (DRA) Infracon. ^[7]

This project, with an estimated cost of ₹2,400 crore, aims to transform the station into a modern transport hub, incorporating architectural elements inspired by local heritage, such as the Modhera Sun Temple and Adalaj Stepwell. The redesign plans include the construction of an open space Amphitheatre and architectural nods to the city's historical sites, aiming to enhance passenger amenities and preserve the station's cultural significance. ^[8]

Expected to complete within 36 months, the project will introduce an elevated road network and a multi-modal transport facility, reflecting efforts to accommodate future traffic and passenger needs up to the year 2060. The redevelopment was officially initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a virtual ground-breaking ceremony on February 26. This effort represents a key infrastructure upgrade for Gujarat, seeking to balance modern requirements with heritage conservation. ^[9]

References

External links

• Ahmedabad Junction railway station at the India Rail Info

HistoryGeographyAdministrationInstitutes

Science & research	Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association Physical Research Laboratory Space Applications Centre Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre
Educational	Universities Ahmedabad University CEPT University Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Gujarat Technological University Gujarat University Gujarat Vidyapith IITRAM Indus University (Gujarat) Nirma University of Science & Technology CoE Ahmedabad Management Association Indian Institute of Management Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad National Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Technology Others AMC Dental College AMC Medical College B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad B.K. School of Business Management EDII Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering SAL Institute Udgam School For Children M. J. Library
Cultural	Darpana Academy of Performing Arts Gujarat Sahitya Sabha Gujarat Vidhya Sabha Gujarati Sahitya Parishad Natmandal Saptak School of Music
Healthcare	SVP Hospital Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Gujarat Cancer Research Institute Sterling Hospitals

EconomyTransport

Centres	Ahmedabad Railway Station Maninagar Railway Station Sabarmati Junction Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Services	AMTS BRTS Janmarg Metro Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor Suburban railway (proposed)
Roads and bridges	Ashram Road C G Road Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway Sardar Patel Ring Road NE 1 NH 8 Ellis Bridge Nehru Bridge Subhash Bridge

Sports

Venues	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave Narendra Modi Stadium Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium Mithakhali Multi Sports Complex EKA Arena
Teams	ARA FC Gujarat Giants Ahmedabad Rockets (defunct) Ahmedabad Smash Masters (defunct)
Games	Gujarat Kensville Challenge Sabarmati Marathon (defunct)

Zones and wards

Central	Shahpur Dariapur Jamalpur Khadia Asarwa Shahibaug
East	Gomtipur Odhav Vastral Bhaipura-Hatkeshwar Amraiwadi Ramol- Hathijan Nikol Viratnagar
North	Bapunagar India Colony Thakkar Bapanagar Saraspur Sardarnagar Naroda Kubernagar Saijpur Bogha
Northwest	Gota Chandlodiya Ghatlodiya Thaltej Bodakdev
South	Behrampura Indrapuri Khokhra Maninagar Danilimda Lambha Isanpur Vatva
Southwest	Sarkhej Jodhpur Vejalpur Maktampura
West	Ranip Chandkheda-Motera Sabarmati Naranpura Nava Vadaj S. P. Stadium Navrangpura Paldi Vasna

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