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{{Short description|Railway Station in Rajasthan, India}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = Abu Road | ||
| | | system = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| style | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image | | image = Abu Road railway station, platform 2.jpg | ||
| caption | | caption = Abu Road railway station | ||
| address | | address = [[Abu Road]], [[Rajasthan]] | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{Coord|24.4807|N|72.7854|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline, title}} | ||
| elevation | | elevation = {{convert|262.430|m|ft}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Ahmedabad]]–[[Delhi]] main line <br> [[Jaipur–Ahmedabad line]] | ||
| structure | | structure = Standard on ground | ||
| platform | | platform = 3 | ||
| tracks | | tracks = 6 | ||
| entrances | | entrances = | ||
| parking | | parking = Yes | ||
| bicycle | | bicycle = No | ||
| opened | | opened = 1881 | ||
| closed | | closed = | ||
| rebuilt | | rebuilt = | ||
| electrified | | electrified = Yes | ||
| | | accessible = | ||
| code | | code = {{Indian railway code | ||
| code = ABR | | code = ABR | ||
| division = {{rwd|Ajmer}} | | division = {{rwd|Ajmer}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| owned | | owned = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| operator | | operator = [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]] | ||
| status | | status = Functioning | ||
| former | | former = | ||
| passengers | | passengers = | ||
| pass_year | | pass_year = | ||
| pass_percent | | pass_percent = | ||
| pass_system | | pass_system = | ||
| map_type = India Rajasthan | | map_type = India Rajasthan | ||
| map_size = 300 | | map_size = 300 | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Abu Road railway station''' (station code: '''ABR''') is located in [[Abu Road]] in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]] . It serves [[Abu Road]] and is gateway to the popular [[hill station]] at [[Mount Abu]]. | '''Abu Road railway station''' (station code: '''ABR''') is a railway station located in [[Abu Road]] in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. It serves the town of [[Abu Road]] and is a gateway to the popular [[hill station]] at [[Mount Abu]]. | ||
==The railway station== | ==The railway station== | ||
Abu Road railway station is at an elevation of {{convert|262.430|m|ft}} and is assigned the code | Abu Road railway station is at an elevation of {{convert|262.430|m|ft}} and is assigned the code ABR.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/abu-road-abr/131|title= Arrivals at Abu Road|publisher= indiarailinfo| access-date=25 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Rajputana State Railway opened the Delhi–Bandikui {{track gauge|1000mm}}-wide [[metre-gauge]] line in 1874, | Rajputana State Railway opened the Delhi–Bandikui {{track gauge|1000mm}}-wide [[metre-gauge]] line in 1874, extending it to Ajmer in 1875 and to Ahmedabad in 1881.<ref name=irfcaii>{{cite web|url= http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history2.html |title= IR History: Early Days II (1870–1899)| publisher=IRFCA| access-date=23 April 2014}}</ref> The Delhi–Ajmer metre-gauge line was converted to {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]] in 1994. The Ahmedabad–Ajmer sector was fully converted to broad gauge in 1997, while parts of it were converted earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history5.html |title= IR History: Part V (1970–1995)| publisher=IRFCA| access-date=25 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Services== | ==Services== | ||
* [[ | * [[Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express|New Delhi – Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express]] | ||
* [[Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express|Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express]] | |||
* [[Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express | |||
* [[Amrapur Aravali Express]] | * [[Amrapur Aravali Express]] | ||
* [[Ashram Express]] | * [[Ashram Express]] | ||
* [[Haridwar Mail]] | * [[Haridwar Mail]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Ranakpur Express]] | ||
* [[Suryanagri Express]] | |||
* [[Mysore–Ajmer Express|Mysore – Ajmer Express]] | |||
* [[Dadar–Ajmer Superfast Express|Dadar – Ajmer Superfast Express]] | |||
* [[Bikaner–Dadar Superfast Express|Bikaner – Dadar Superfast Express]] | |||
* [[Chandigarh–Bandra Terminus Superfast Express|Chandigarh – Bandra Terminus Superfast Express]] | |||
* [[Bandra Terminus–Jammu Tawi Vivek Express|Bandra Terminus – Jammu Tawi Vivek Express]] | |||
== Diesel Loco Shed == | == Diesel Loco Shed == | ||
The [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road]] located here provides employment to a large number of people and holds an important place in town's economy. The Diesel Shed at Abu Road was commissioned by [[Indian Railways]] as a [[metre-gauge]] shed on 26 October 1966. | The [[Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road]] located here provides employment to a large number of people and holds an important place in town's economy. The Diesel Shed at Abu Road was commissioned by [[Indian Railways]] as a [[metre-gauge]] shed on 26 October 1966.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-shed.html |title= Sheds and workshops|publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 26 April 2014}}</ref> It was then the largest MG shed of Western Railway with holdings of 112 locomotives. With [[broad gauge]] conversion, the shed was converted to a BG shed with holdings of 60 locomotives. There are 68 supervisors and 570 workers in the shed.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}} It is the only Diesel shed in the Ajmer division and the 2nd in the [[North Western Railway zone|North Western Railway]] zone of [[Indian Railways]]. | ||
A diesel training center is located at the shed that conducts promotional, refresher and special courses for locomotive running staff as well as formal training of shed maintenance staff. | A diesel training center is located at the shed that conducts promotional, refresher and special courses for locomotive running staff as well as formal training of shed maintenance staff. | ||
It | It currently houses 140+ diesel locomotives, like the [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM 3A]], [[WDG-3A|WDG 3A]], [[WDG 4]], [[WDP 4|WDP 4D]], and the [[WDG 4|WDG 4D]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/abu-road-abr/131 Trains at Abu Road] | * [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/abu-road-abr/131 Trains at Abu Road] | ||
* {{Wikivoyage | * {{Wikivoyage inline|Mount Abu}} | ||
{{ | {{Adjacent stations | ||
|system=Indian Railways | |||
|line=North Western Railway zone | |||
|left=Morthala|to-left=Marwar Junction | |||
|right=Maval|to-right=Palanpur Junction | |||
|type=[[Jaipur–Ahmedabad line]]}} | |||
{{Railway stations in Rajasthan}} | {{Railway stations in Rajasthan}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1881]] | |||
[[Category:Railway stations in Sirohi district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Sirohi district]] | ||
[[Category:Ajmer railway division]] | [[Category:Ajmer railway division]] | ||
[[Category:Abu Road]] | [[Category:Abu Road]] | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 10 March 2026
Abu Road | |
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 Abu Road railway station | |
| Location | Abu Road, Rajasthan India |
| Coordinates | 24°28′51″N 72°47′07″E / 24.4807°N 72.7854°E |
| Elevation | 262.430 metres (860.99 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | North Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Ahmedabad–Delhi main line <br> Jaipur–Ahmedabad line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 6 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | ABR |
| Division(s) | Ajmer |
| History | |
| Opened | 1881 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Location | |
  Abu Road Location within Rajasthan | |
Abu Road railway station (station code: ABR) is a railway station located in Abu Road in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves the town of Abu Road and is a gateway to the popular hill station at Mount Abu.
The railway station
Abu Road railway station is at an elevation of 262.430 metres (860.99 ft) and is assigned the code ABR.<ref>"Arrivals at Abu Road". indiarailinfo. Retrieved 25 April 2014.</ref>
History
Rajputana State Railway opened the Delhi–Bandikui 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)-wide metre-gauge line in 1874, extending it to Ajmer in 1875 and to Ahmedabad in 1881.<ref name=irfcaii>"IR History: Early Days II (1870–1899)". IRFCA. Retrieved 23 April 2014.</ref> The Delhi–Ajmer metre-gauge line was converted to 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge in 1994. The Ahmedabad–Ajmer sector was fully converted to broad gauge in 1997, while parts of it were converted earlier.<ref>"IR History: Part V (1970–1995)". IRFCA. Retrieved 25 April 2014.</ref>
Services
- New Delhi – Ahmedabad Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Express
- Delhi Sarai Rohilla – Bandra Terminus Garib Rath Express
- Amrapur Aravali Express
- Ashram Express
- Haridwar Mail
- Ranakpur Express
- Suryanagri Express
- Mysore – Ajmer Express
- Dadar – Ajmer Superfast Express
- Bikaner – Dadar Superfast Express
- Chandigarh – Bandra Terminus Superfast Express
- Bandra Terminus – Jammu Tawi Vivek Express
Diesel Loco Shed
The Diesel Loco Shed, Abu Road located here provides employment to a large number of people and holds an important place in town's economy. The Diesel Shed at Abu Road was commissioned by Indian Railways as a metre-gauge shed on 26 October 1966.<ref>"Sheds and workshops". IRFCA. Retrieved 26 April 2014.</ref> It was then the largest MG shed of Western Railway with holdings of 112 locomotives. With broad gauge conversion, the shed was converted to a BG shed with holdings of 60 locomotives. There are 68 supervisors and 570 workers in the shed.[citation needed] It is the only Diesel shed in the Ajmer division and the 2nd in the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
A diesel training center is located at the shed that conducts promotional, refresher and special courses for locomotive running staff as well as formal training of shed maintenance staff.
It currently houses 140+ diesel locomotives, like the WDM 3A, WDG 3A, WDG 4, WDP 4D, and the WDG 4D.
References
External links
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