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| name         = Gandhinagar Capital
| name = Gandhinagar Capital
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| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway Station]]
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| style = Indian Railways
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| image = Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station Overview.jpg
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| image_caption = Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station Overview
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| line = [[Ahmedabad]]–[[Delhi]] main line <br> Khodiyar–Kalol section
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| structure = Standard (On Ground)
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'''Gandhinagar Railway Station''' or '''Gandhinagar Capital''' (Station Code: '''GNC''') is a major railway station of [[Gandhinagar]] city of [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/gandhinagar-capital-gnc/2474|title=Departures from GNC/Gandhinagar Capital|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>
'''Gandhinagar Railway Station''' or '''Gandhinagar Capital''' (Station Code: '''GNC''') is a major railway station with a [[5-star hotels|5-star hotel]] on its top in the city of [[Gandhinagar]], [[Gujarat]].


== Location ==
== Location ==


It serves the capital city of [[Gujarat]]. The station is located in Sector-14 of [[Gandhinagar]].
It serves the capital city of [[Gujarat]]. The station is located in Sector-14 of [[Gandhinagar]].It was constructed by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation, a Public Sector Enterprise(PSE) formed by JV between [[IRCON]] and [[RITES]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newsonair.com/2021/07/14/gandhinagar-railway-station-now-has-a-5-star-hotel-atop-its-railway-track/|title=Gandhinagar railway station now has a 5-star hotel atop its railway track|website=NewsOnAir}}</ref>


==Major trains==
==Major trains==
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station.jpg|thumb|left|Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station (Platform View)]]


Following trains halt at Gandhinagar Capital railway station in both direction:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/GNC/|title=GNC/Gandhinagar Capital:Timetable|website=Cleartrip}}</ref>
Following trains halt at Gandhinagar Capital railway station in both direction:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleartrip.com/trains/stations/GNC/|title=GNC/Gandhinagar Capital:Timetable|website=Cleartrip}}</ref>
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* [[Shanti Express|Gandhinagar Capital - Indore Shanti Express]]
* [[Shanti Express|Gandhinagar Capital - Indore Shanti Express]]
* [[Anand - Gandhinagar Capital MEMU]]  
* [[Anand - Gandhinagar Capital MEMU]]  
* Gandhinagar Capital – Varetha MEMU
* [[Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar Capital MEMU]]
* [[Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar Capital MEMU]]
* [[Gandhinagar Capital - Bhavnagar Terminus Intercity Express]]
* [[Gandhinagar Capital - Bhavnagar Terminus Intercity Express]]
* Gandhinagar Capital – Varanasi Weekly Superfast Express


== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==


The station consists of three platforms.
The station consists of three platforms.<br>After redevelopment of the station was completed it was inaugurated by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] on 16 July 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nandi|first=Tamal|date=2021-07-15|title=Indian Railways shares 'before' and 'after' pic of Gandhinagar Capital station|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-railways-shares-a-before-and-after-pic-of-india-s-first-redeveloped-station-take-a-look-11626336799776.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Mint|language=en}}</ref> The redeveloped station has been designed to be disabled-friendly and a five-star hotel has been built atop the platform. The luxury hotel is said to have 318 rooms and will be operated by a private entity. The hotel has been built to host national and international guests with the entire building been constructed keeping in tune with green building features.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-16|title=Gandhinagar Railway Station: 5-star hotel, green building, state-of-the-art lighting|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gandhinagar-railway-station-5-star-hotel-green-building-state-of-the-art-lighting-101626412051457.html|access-date=2021-07-16|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Stationboard.jpg|thumb|Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Stationboard]]
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - Gujarati.jpg|thumb|Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - Gujarati]]
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - Hindi.jpg|thumb|Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - Hindi]]
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - English.jpg|thumb|Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Platformboard - English]]
[[File:Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Overview of station.jpg|thumb|Gandhinagar Capital Gujarat - Overview of station]]


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 03:41, 5 October 2021

Gandhinagar Capital
Indian Railway Station
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station Overview
LocationGandhinagar, Gujarat
India
Coordinates23°14′05″N 72°37′48″E / 23.234777°N 72.630031°E / 23.234777; 72.630031
Elevation75.880 metres (248.95 ft)
Owned byIndian Railway Stations Development Corporation
Operated byWestern Railway
Line(s)Ahmedabad–Delhi main line
Khodiyar–Kalol section
Platforms4
Tracks7
ConnectionsTaxi stand, Auto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard (On Ground)
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
Disabled accessDisabled access Available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeGNC
Zone(s) Western Railway
Division(s) Ahmedabad
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station is located in India
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station
Location within India
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station is located in Gujarat
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station
Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station (Gujarat)

Gandhinagar Railway Station or Gandhinagar Capital (Station Code: GNC) is a major railway station with a 5-star hotel on its top in the city of Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Location[edit | edit source]

It serves the capital city of Gujarat. The station is located in Sector-14 of Gandhinagar.It was constructed by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation, a Public Sector Enterprise(PSE) formed by JV between IRCON and RITES.[1]

Major trains[edit | edit source]

Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station (Platform View)

Following trains halt at Gandhinagar Capital railway station in both direction:[2]

Infrastructure[edit | edit source]

The station consists of three platforms.
After redevelopment of the station was completed it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 16 July 2021.[3] The redeveloped station has been designed to be disabled-friendly and a five-star hotel has been built atop the platform. The luxury hotel is said to have 318 rooms and will be operated by a private entity. The hotel has been built to host national and international guests with the entire building been constructed keeping in tune with green building features.[4]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Gandhinagar railway station now has a 5-star hotel atop its railway track". NewsOnAir.
  2. ↑ "GNC/Gandhinagar Capital:Timetable". Cleartrip.
  3. ↑ Nandi, Tamal (15 July 2021). "Indian Railways shares 'before' and 'after' pic of Gandhinagar Capital station". Mint. Retrieved 16 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Gandhinagar Railway Station: 5-star hotel, green building, state-of-the-art lighting". Hindustan Times. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.

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