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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|50px]]<br />Ambala Contonment Junction | ||
| type | | type = [[Indian Railways]] station | ||
| style | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image | | image = Ambala Cantonment Railway Station.jpg | ||
| image_size | | image_size = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Ambala Cantonment railway station | ||
| address | | address = Grand Trunk Road, Ambala Cantonment, Haryana | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{Coord|30.3382|76.8287|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | ||
| elevation | | elevation = {{convert|272.530|m|ft}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Delhi–Kalka line]]<br/>[[Moradabad–Ambala line]]<br/>[[Ambala–Attari line]]<br/>[[Ambala–Bathinda line]]<br/>[[Ambala–Amb Ambara]] | ||
other = | other = | ||
| structure | | structure = Standard on ground | ||
| platform | | platform = 8 (1A,1,2,3,4,6,7) | ||
| tracks | | tracks = 10 | ||
| entrances | | entrances = | ||
| parking | | parking = {{rint|park}} Yes | ||
| bicycle | | bicycle = No | ||
| opened | | opened = {{start date and age|1891}} | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt | | rebuilt = | ||
| electrified | | electrified = 1999–2000 | ||
| ADA | | ADA = {{access icon|20px}} Available | ||
| code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code = UMB | | code = UMB | ||
| zone = [[Northern Railway zone]] | | zone = [[Northern Railway zone]] | ||
| division = {{rwd|Ambala}} | | division = {{rwd|Ambala}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned | | owned = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| operator | | operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]] | ||
| status | | status = Functioning | ||
| former | | former = | ||
| passengers | | passengers = | ||
| pass_year | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_percent | | pass_percent = | ||
| pass_system | | pass_system = | ||
| map_type = India Haryana | | map_type = India Haryana | ||
| map_dot_label = Ambala Cantonment | | map_dot_label = Ambala Cantonment | ||
| map_size = 280 | | map_size = 280 | ||
| map_caption = Location in Haryana | | map_caption = Location in Haryana | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Ambala Cantonment railway station''' is a [[junction station]] at the junction of [[Delhi–Kalka line]] and [[Moradabad–Ambala line]] cum [[Ambala–Attari line]] [[ | '''Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station,''' often abbreviated as '''Ambala Cantt''' (station code: '''UMB''')<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 July 2021 |title=4 AC retiring rooms open for stay at Ambala railway station |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/4-ac-retiring-rooms-open-for-stay-at-ambala-rly-station-279168 |access-date=16 April 2022 |website=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref> is a major [[junction station]] at the junction of [[Delhi–Kalka line]] and [[Moradabad–Ambala line]] cum [[Ambala–Attari line]] [[Ambala]][[Bathinda|–Bathinda line]] and [[Ambala]][[Una, Himachal Pradesh|–Una Himachal line]] in [[India]]. It is the busiest railway station in the Indian state of [[Haryana]] and one of the oldest and busiest in India in terms of frequency of trains. | ||
Northern Railways [[Ambala railway division]] is named for the station. | It is located in the [[Ambala Cantonment]] region in [[Haryana]]. It serves Ambala Cantonment and [[Ambala]]. Around 300 trains start, end, or pass through the station daily.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} Northern Railways' [[Ambala railway division]] is named for the station. | ||
==The railway station== | ==The railway station== | ||
Ambala railway station is located at an altitude of {{convert|272.530|m|ft}} above [[mean sea level]]. It was allotted the railway code of UMB under the jurisdiction of Ambala railway division.France has joined hands with India to develop Ambala Railway station.French National Railways(SNCF) is carrying out this ambitious project with the help of 7 lakhs Euros in kind grant to be provided by the French development agency AFD.<ref>{{cite news |title=France to help revamp Ambala railway station |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/france-to-help-revamp-ambala-railway-station-786982 |access-date=5 February 2021 |work=Tribuneindia News Service |publisher=The Tribune |date=12 June 2019 }}</ref> | Ambala railway station is located at an altitude of {{convert|272.530|m|ft}} above [[mean sea level]]. It was allotted the railway code of UMB under the jurisdiction of Ambala railway division. France has joined hands with India to develop Ambala Railway station. French National Railways (SNCF) is carrying out this ambitious project with the help of 7 lakhs Euros in kind grant to be provided by the French development agency AFD.<ref>{{cite news |title=France to help revamp Ambala railway station |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/france-to-help-revamp-ambala-railway-station-786982 |access-date=5 February 2021 |work=Tribuneindia News Service |publisher=The Tribune |date=12 June 2019 }}</ref> | ||
[[File:Ambala Cantt Junction - platformboard.JPG|thumb|Ambala Cantt Junction – platformboard]] | [[File:Ambala Cantt Junction - platformboard.JPG|thumb|Ambala Cantt Junction – platformboard]] | ||
[[File:Ambala Cantt Junction railway station board.jpg|thumb|Ambala Cantt Junction railway station board]] | |||
Ambala Cantt serves most number of [[Shatabdi Express]] trains after {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}. It handles close about 300 trains on daily basis with 8 platforms. | Ambala Cantt serves most number of [[Shatabdi Express]] trains after {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}. It handles close about 300 trains on daily basis with 8 platforms. | ||
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[[Category:Railway stations in Ambala district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Ambala district]] | ||
[[Category:Ambala railway division]] | [[Category:Ambala railway division]] | ||
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1891]] | [[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1891]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Ambala]] | [[Category:Transport in Ambala]] | ||
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 Ambala Contonment Junction | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
 Ambala Cantonment railway station | |
| Location | Grand Trunk Road, Ambala Cantonment, Haryana India |
| Coordinates | 30°20′18″N 76°49′43″E / 30.3382°N 76.8287°E |
| Elevation | 272.530 metres (894.13 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Northern Railway |
| Line(s) | Delhi–Kalka line Moradabad–Ambala line Ambala–Attari line Ambala–Bathinda line Ambala–Amb Ambara other = |
| Platforms | 8 (1A,1,2,3,4,6,7) |
| Tracks | 10 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking |  Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Disabled access |  Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | UMB |
| Zone(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Ambala |
| History | |
| Opened | 1891 |
| Electrified | 1999–2000 |
| Location | |
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Ambala Cantonment Junction railway station, often abbreviated as Ambala Cantt (station code: UMB)[1] is a major junction station at the junction of Delhi–Kalka line and Moradabad–Ambala line cum Ambala–Attari line Ambala–Bathinda line and Ambala–Una Himachal line in India. It is the busiest railway station in the Indian state of Haryana and one of the oldest and busiest in India in terms of frequency of trains.
It is located in the Ambala Cantonment region in Haryana. It serves Ambala Cantonment and Ambala. Around 300 trains start, end, or pass through the station daily.[citation needed] Northern Railways' Ambala railway division is named for the station.
The railway station[edit | edit source]
Ambala railway station is located at an altitude of 272.530 metres (894.13 ft) above mean sea level. It was allotted the railway code of UMB under the jurisdiction of Ambala railway division. France has joined hands with India to develop Ambala Railway station. French National Railways (SNCF) is carrying out this ambitious project with the help of 7 lakhs Euros in kind grant to be provided by the French development agency AFD.[2]
Ambala Cantt serves most number of Shatabdi Express trains after New Delhi. It handles close about 300 trains on daily basis with 8 platforms.
- Kalka–New Delhi Shatabdi Express 12005/06
- Kalka Shatabdi Express 12011/12
- Chandigarh–New Delhi Shatabdi Express 12045/46
- Amritsar Shatabdi Express 12013/14
- New Delhi–Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi Express 12029/30(six days in week)
- New Delhi–Amritsar Shatabdi Express 12031/32(weekly)
History[edit | edit source]
The Scinde, Punjab & Delhi Railway completed the 483 km (300 mi)-long Amritsar–Ambala–Saharanpur–Ghaziabad line in 1870 connecting Multan (now in Pakistan) with Delhi.
The Delhi–Panipat–Ambala–Kalka line was opened in 1891.
Electrification[edit | edit source]
Kurukshetra–Ambala and Ambala–Chandigarh sectors were electrified around 1996–99 and Ambala–Saharanpur sector in 1996–98.
Loco sheds[edit | edit source]
Ambala has a diesel loco shed for minor maintenance of WDS-4 shunters. The locos are sent to Shakurbasti for major maintenance or repairs.
Passenger movement[edit | edit source]
Ambala Cantonment is amongst the top hundred booking stations of Indian Railway.
Trains originating from Ambala Cantonment[edit | edit source]
- Ambala Cantt–Sri Ganganagar Intercity Exp 14525/26
- Ambala Cantt–Barauni Harihar Exp 14523/24
- Ambala Cantt–Delhi Jn. Intercity Exp 14521/22(Via Saharanpur).
Amenities[edit | edit source]
Ambala Cantonment railway station has one double-bedded AC retiring room and a six-bedded dormitory. It has computerized reservation facility, vegetarian and non-vegetarian refreshment rooms and a book stall.The station is being currently renovated and modernised. Toilets for old-age passengers are being replaced with modern facilities with estimated cost of Rs 45 lakhs.[3] Separate blocks for women,men,children and physically handicapped are being constructed by providing all facilities for each category of passengers, and had been awarded to company of national repute and this project should be completed according to the guidelines and rules laid by Railways.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "4 AC retiring rooms open for stay at Ambala railway station". The Tribune. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
- ↑ "France to help revamp Ambala railway station". Tribuneindia News Service. The Tribune. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ↑ "Ambala Cantt railway station being renovated". United News of India. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
External links[edit | edit source]
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