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'''Valsad railway station''' (station code:- '''BL''') is a railway station of [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] Zone in the state of [[Gujarat]], India.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.irfca.org/articles/station-renaming.html| title=Renaming of Stations| website=IRFCA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/valsad-bl-station |title=Valsad Railway Station (BL) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|publisher=[[NDTV]] |location=India |access-date=2019-01-20}}</ref> It serves the city of [[Valsad]]. | '''Valsad railway station''' (station code:- '''BL''') is a railway station of [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] Zone in the state of [[Gujarat]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.irfca.org/articles/station-renaming.html| title=Renaming of Stations| website=IRFCA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/valsad-bl-station |title=Valsad Railway Station (BL) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|publisher=[[NDTV]] |location=India |access-date=2019-01-20}}</ref> It serves the city of [[Valsad]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The railway station building was established in 1925.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://naidunia.jagran.com/gujarat-indian-railways-has-revamped-the-valsad-railway-station-in-gujarat-3014721| title=गुजरात: 95 साल पुराने स्टेशन का इस तरह बदल गया चेहरा, यूरोपियन स्टाइल में किया रेनोवेट| website=Nai Dunia}}</ref> Valsad is well connected by rail to all major cities of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yatra.com/indian-railways/valsad-bl-railway-station|title=Valsad/BL:Timetable|website=Yatra}}</ref> | |||
Grand Road-Valsad section was opened in 1864. The length of Grand Road-Valsad section was 194 km. Valsad-Navsari section was opened in 1861. The length of Valsad-Navsari section was 39 km.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wr.indianrailways.gov.in//downloadfile_2.jsp?filename=1327061188023-opening%20of%20sections.pdf|title= | |||
Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways|website=Western Railway}}</ref> | |||
The railway station building was established in 1925.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://naidunia.jagran.com/gujarat-indian-railways-has-revamped-the-valsad-railway-station-in-gujarat-3014721| title=गुजरात: 95 साल पुराने स्टेशन का इस तरह बदल गया चेहरा, यूरोपियन स्टाइल में किया रेनोवेट| website=Nai Dunia}}</ref> Valsad is well connected by rail to all major cities of India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yatra.com/indian-railways/valsad-bl-railway-station|title=Valsad/BL:Timetable|website=Yatra}}</ref><br/> | |||
<Center>[[File:Valsad station Building.jpg|Valsad Station Building|200px]]</Center> | |||
== Infrastructure == | == Infrastructure == | ||
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Valsad station has been renovated in European style recently. Valsad station's main entrance, waiting hall, ticket counter building, food stall, parking are revamped. The tiles floor, rain water harvesting and vertical garden have been added.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/valsad-in-gujarat-the-95-year-old-station-gets-european-look/valsad-railway-station-gets-a-brand-new-look/slideshow/69912333.cms| title=Valsad in Gujarat: The 95-year-old station gets European look| website=The Economic Times}}</ref> | Valsad station has been renovated in European style recently. Valsad station's main entrance, waiting hall, ticket counter building, food stall, parking are revamped. The tiles floor, rain water harvesting and vertical garden have been added.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/valsad-in-gujarat-the-95-year-old-station-gets-european-look/valsad-railway-station-gets-a-brand-new-look/slideshow/69912333.cms| title=Valsad in Gujarat: The 95-year-old station gets European look| website=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
On 15 August 2021, The National Flag was hoisted at a height of more than 100 feet by Shri ARM Annu Tyagi of Valsad and added another dimension to Valsad's splendor.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/valsad/news/a-wave-of-happiness-among-passengers-and-staff-as-new-tricolors-fly-at-valsad-railway-station-after-20-days-129772651.html| title=ખોવાયેલી રોનક પરત આવી:વલસાડ રેલવે સ્ટેશન પર 20 દિવસ બાદ નવો તિરંગો લહેરાતાં યાત્રિકો અને કર્મચારીઓમાં ખુશીની લહેર| website=Divyabhaskar}}</ref> | |||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
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File:Heritage Engine at Valsad 2.jpg|Heritage engine at Valsad | File:Heritage Engine at Valsad 2.jpg|Heritage engine at Valsad | ||
File:WDS4D Heritage Engine at Valsad.jpg|WDS-4D heritage engine at Valsad | File:WDS4D Heritage Engine at Valsad.jpg|WDS-4D heritage engine at Valsad | ||
File:Selfie Point at Valsad Station.jpg|Selfie Point at Valsad Station | |||
File:Valsad New Platform Board.jpg|Valsad platform board | File:Valsad New Platform Board.jpg|Valsad platform board | ||
File:Train Indicater at Valsad Station Ticket Building.jpg|Train indicator at Valsad | File:Train Indicater at Valsad Station Ticket Building.jpg|Train indicator at Valsad | ||
File:Waiting Hall at Valsad Station.jpg|Waiting hall at Valsad | File:Waiting Hall at Valsad Station.jpg|Waiting hall at Valsad | ||
File:IRCTC Food Plaza.jpg|IRCTC Food plaza at Valsad | File:IRCTC Food Plaza.jpg|IRCTC Food plaza at Valsad | ||
File:National Flag at Valsad Station.jpg|National Flag at Valsad Station | |||
File:Fountain and Pickup Point at Valsad Station.jpg|Fountain and Pickup Point at Valsad Station | |||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
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| Location | Valsad, Gujarat India | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 20°36′27″N 72°55′53″E / 20.607434°N 72.931341°E | ||||||||||
| Elevation | 15.920 metres (52.23 ft) | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Western Railway | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | New Delhi–Mumbai main line Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 5 | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 9 | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Structure type | Standard (on ground) | ||||||||||
| Parking | Available | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | ||||||||||
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| Status | Functioning | ||||||||||
| Station code | BL | ||||||||||
| Zone(s) | Western Railway | ||||||||||
| Division(s) | Mumbai WR | ||||||||||
| Classification | NSG3 | ||||||||||
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| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | Bulsar | ||||||||||
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Valsad railway station (station code:- BL) is a railway station of Western Railway Zone in the state of Gujarat, India.[1][2] It serves the city of Valsad.
History[edit | edit source]
Grand Road-Valsad section was opened in 1864. The length of Grand Road-Valsad section was 194 km. Valsad-Navsari section was opened in 1861. The length of Valsad-Navsari section was 39 km.[3]
The railway station building was established in 1925.[4] Valsad is well connected by rail to all major cities of India.[5]
Infrastructure[edit | edit source]
Valsad is an A category railway station of Mumbai WR railway division of Western Railway zone of Indian Railways. Valsad is only non-junction railway station having five platforms and 3-4 freight sidings in South Gujarat. Adjacent to the railway station is the Valsad Electric Loco Shed which houses over 100 electric locomotives.
Valsad station has been renovated in European style recently. Valsad station's main entrance, waiting hall, ticket counter building, food stall, parking are revamped. The tiles floor, rain water harvesting and vertical garden have been added.[6]
On 15 August 2021, The National Flag was hoisted at a height of more than 100 feet by Shri ARM Annu Tyagi of Valsad and added another dimension to Valsad's splendor.[7]
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The station offers the following amenities: WiFi, parking, ATM, food stalls, footover bridge, coach indicator, parcel office, passenger reservation center, waiting room and toilets.[8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Valsad station building sparkling with LED lights
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Valsad station ticket center
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Heritage engine at Valsad
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WDS-4D heritage engine at Valsad -
Selfie Point at Valsad Station -
Valsad platform board
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Train indicator at Valsad -
Waiting hall at Valsad
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IRCTC Food plaza at Valsad -
National Flag at Valsad Station
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Fountain and Pickup Point at Valsad Station
Major trains[edit | edit source]
The following trains start from Valsad railway station:
| Train No. | Train name | Destination |
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| 19033/34 | Gujarat Queen | Ahmedabad Junction |
| 12929/30 | Valsad–Dahod Intercity Superfast Express | Dahod |
| 12911/12 | Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express | Haridwar |
| 22909/10 | Valsad–Puri Superfast Express | Puri |
| 19055/56 | Valsad–Jodhpur Weekly Express | Jodhpur Junction |
| 19051/52 | Shramik Express | Muzaffarpur Junction |
| 12943/44 | Udyog Karmi Express | Kanpur Central |
| 59049/50 | Valsad–Viramgam Passenger | Viramgam Junction |
| 59046 | Valsad–Bandra Terminus Passenger | Bandra Terminus |
| 59023/24 | Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger | Mumbai Central |
| 69151/52 | Valsad–Surat MEMU | Surat |
| 69153/54 | Umargam Road–Valsad MEMU | Umargam Road |
| 09072 | Valsad–Vapi Passenger Special | Vapi |
| 69140 | Valsad–Virar MEMU | Virar |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Renaming of Stations". IRFCA.
- ↑ "Valsad Railway Station (BL) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". India: NDTV. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ↑ "Section opening dates from History of Western Railways, Ministry of Railways" (PDF). Western Railway.
- ↑ "गुजरात: 95 साल पुराने स्टेशन का इस तरह बदल गया चेहरा, यूरोपियन स्टाइल में किया रेनोवेट". Nai Dunia.
- ↑ "Valsad/BL:Timetable". Yatra.
- ↑ "Valsad in Gujarat: The 95-year-old station gets European look". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "ખોવાયેલી રોનક પરત આવી:વલસાડ રેલવે સ્ટેશન પર 20 દિવસ બાદ નવો તિરંગો લહેરાતાં યાત્રિકો અને કર્મચારીઓમાં ખુશીની લહેર". Divyabhaskar.
- ↑ "Valsad (BL): Passenger Amenities Details As on : 31/03/2018, Division : Mumbai". Raildrishti.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Valsad railway station at the India Rail Info
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