Rajkot Junction railway station
Rajkot Junction railway station is a railway station in the city of Rajkot, Gujarat. It is a major railway station in Saurashtra. It is connected to Wankaner Junction in North, Jamnagar in West and Jetalsar Junction in South. Many trains start from here.
Rajkot Junction | |
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| Indian Railway Station | |
 Rajkot railway station in 2020 | |
| Location | Rajkot, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 22°18′42″N 70°48′10″E |
| Elevation | 119.610 m (392 ft) |
| Line(s) | Viramgam-Okha line Rajkot-Somnath line Rajkot–Jetalsar–Porbandar line |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Tracks | 9 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | standard |
| Parking | yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | RJT |
| Zone(s) | Western Railways |
| Division(s) | Rajkot railway division |
| History | |
| Opened | 1890 |
| Electrified | Work in progress |
| Previous names | Rajkot-Jetalsar Railway |
| Services | |
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Free WiFi, ATM, Baggage Room, Dormitory/Retiring Rooms, Refreshments, AC & Non-AC Waiting Room
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| Location | |
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Administration
It falls under the Western Railways zone of the Indian Railways. It is the primary terminus for rail transport for the city; the other railway station in Rajkot is the Bhaktinagar railway station. Rajkot Junction railway station has been awarded as the undertaken by Railway ministry in participation with IRCTC.[1]
Station development and modernization
The station is undergoing large-scale automation and infrastructure development. Doubling of the Viramgam - Surendranagar - Rajkot route is in progress, of which Viramgam - Surendranagar route is almost completed and is to be commissioned soon for use for regular rail traffic. The doubling between Surendranagar - Rajkot is scheduled to be completed in the year 2020. Once doubling of rail route up to Rajkot is completed, it will reduce travelling time between Rajkot - Ahmedabad by up to 1 hour and a half hour approximately from currently 5 hours, and is expected to increase the number of daily trains and traffic. Doubling of this line will greatly ease the ever-increasing freight traffic between Okha-Rajkot, Porbandar-Kanalus, Veraval-Rajkot and Maliya Miyana / Navalakhi-Dahinsara-Wankaner section. The route (Ahmedabad - Rajkot) is also expected to be electrified in the near future and proposal for the same has been approved by Railway Board. A proposal, is being considered for railway track doubling between Rajkot Jn.- Okha Railway Stations by Western Railway, which has been sent to Railway Board for their approval.[2]
Trains
Eighty-one trains halt at Rajkot Junction railway station in both directions.
Originating trains
| Train No. | Train name | Destination |
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| 16613 / 16614 | Rajkot - Coimbatore Express | Coimbatore |
| 17017 / 17018 | Rajkot - Secunderabad Express | Secunderabad |
| 19569 / 19570 | Rajkot - Veraval Express | Veraval |
| 19571 / 19572 | Rajkot - Porbandar Express (Via Jetalsar) | Porbandar |
| 19579 / 19580 | Rajkot - Delhi Sarai Rohilla Weekly Express | Delhi Sarai Rohilla |
| 22937 / 22938 | Rajkot - Rewa Superfast Express | Rewa |
| 12267 / 12268 | Rajkot - Mumbai Central Duronto Express | Mumbai Central |
References
- "Surat, Rajkot among cleanest railway stations; Mughalsarai, Pune dirtiest". Indian Express. New Delhi. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- "Surendranagar-Rajkot railway double track gets central nod". The Times of India. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
External links
- Rajkot Junction railway station at Indiarailinfo.com