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{{Short description|Railway station in Gujarat, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox station | {{Infobox station | ||
| name | | name = Gandhidham Junction | ||
| type | | type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Terminal station]] | ||
| style = Indian Railways | | style = Indian Railways | ||
| image | | image = Gandhidham Junction main entrance.jpg | ||
| address | | address = [[Gandhidham]], [[Gujarat]] | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|23.068337|70.147727|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | ||
| elevation | | elevation = {{convert|10.500|m|ft}} | ||
| line | | line = [[Gandhidham–Bhuj section]]<br>[[Gandhidham–Kandla Port section]]<br>[[Gandhidham–Palanpur section]]<br>[[Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line]] | ||
| other | | other = Taxi stand, pre-paid auto service | ||
| structure | | structure = Standard (on ground) | ||
| platform | | platform = 3 | ||
| tracks | | tracks = 6 | ||
| parking | | parking = Available | ||
| opened | | opened = 7 April 1955 | ||
| electrified | | electrified = Yes | ||
| code | | code = {{Indian railway code| code = GIMB| zone = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]| division = {{rwd|Ahmedabad}} }} | ||
| owned | | owned = [[Indian Railways]] | ||
| operator | | operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]] | ||
| status | | status = Functioning | ||
| former | | former = [[Kutch State Railway]] | ||
| map_type | | map_type = India#India Gujarat | ||
| map_dot_label | | map_dot_label = Gandhidham Junction railway station | ||
| map_size | | map_size = 300 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Gandhidham Railway}} | |||
'''Gandhidham Junction railway station''' (code:- '''GIMB'''), located in [[Gandhidham]], [[Gujarat]], India, serves the people residing in Gandhidham and [[Kandla]] areas. | '''Gandhidham Junction railway station''' (code:- '''GIMB'''), located in [[Gandhidham]], [[Gujarat]], India, serves the people residing in Gandhidham and [[Kandla]] areas. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The rail line from Varshamedi to Bhachau was opened in 1910. The 15 mile rail line from Anjar to Kandla was started in 1930. Another line was laid from [[Kandla]] to [[Disa]] in North Gujarat in 1950 by the Indian Railways. | The rail line from Varshamedi to Bhachau was opened in 1910. The 15 mile rail line from Anjar to Kandla was started in 1930. Another line was laid from [[Kandla]] to [[Disa]] in North Gujarat in 1950 by the Indian Railways. | ||
== | == Major trains == | ||
[[ | The list of trains which originate from Gandhidham Junction is as follows: | ||
* [[Gandhidham–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Sarvodaya Express]] (12473/12474) | |||
* [[Garba Superfast Express]] (12937/12938) | |||
* [[Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Superfast Express|Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Superfast Express (Via Bhubaneswar)]] (12993/12994) | |||
* [[Kamakhya–Gandhidham Express]] (15567/15668) | |||
* [[Gandhidham–Nagercoil Express]] (16335/16336) | |||
==Diesel | * [[KSR Bangalore–Gandhidham Express]] (16505/16506) | ||
* [[Visakhapatnam–Gandhidham Express]] (20803/20804) | |||
* [[Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express]] (20923/20924) | |||
* [[Gandhidham–Indore Weekly Express]] (20935/20936) | |||
* [[Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express]] (22483/22484) | |||
* [[Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express|Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express (Via Vizianagaram)]] (22973/22974) | |||
==Railway reorganization== | |||
[[Cutch State Railway]] was merged with the [[Western Railway (India)|Western Railway]] on 5 November 1951. The foundation stone of Gandhidham railway station was laid on 7 April 1955. After the gauge conversion of Viramgam–Wankaner–Gandhidham section in the earlier 1980s.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history5.html |title = IR History: Part - 5 (1970 - 1995)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2013-08-11}}</ref> the first train from Gandhidham to Mumbai was introduced on 2 October 1984. After the gauge conversion of Gandhidham–Bhuj section in 2001.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2001/02/27/stories/122781b2.htm |title = Gandhidham–Bhuj gauge conversion | location=Chennai | work=The Hindu}}</ref> | |||
some of the trains were extended to Bhuj.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.hindu.com/2000/02/26/stories/0226000g.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131112134009/http://www.hindu.com/2000/02/26/stories/0226000g.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 12 November 2013 |title = Extension of trains to Bhuj | location=Chennai, India | work = [[The Hindu]] | date=26 February 2000}}</ref> | |||
Gauge conversion of Palanpur–Gandhidham was completed on 24 March 2006.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2006/03/25/stories/2006032501840700.htm |title = Gauge conversion of Palanpur–Gandhidham section}}</ref> New services were introduced via Palanpur.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=15847 |title = New services via Palanpur}}</ref> | |||
==Diesel Loco Shed, Gandhidham== | |||
Diesel locomotive shed, Gandhidham is situated at Gandhidham Junction railway station in Kutch, Gujarat, India. The shed code is '''GDLG'''. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Serial No. | |||
!Locomotive Class | |||
!Horsepower | |||
!Quantity | |||
|- | |||
|1. | |||
|[[Indian locomotive class WDG-4G|WDG-4G]] | |||
|4500 | |||
|213 | |||
|- | |||
|2. | |||
|[[Indian locomotive class WDG-6G|WDG-6G]] | |||
|6000 | |||
|37 | |||
|- | |||
| colspan="3" |'''Total active locomotives as of February 2026'''<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Traction Circulars |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,304,366,541,710,717 |location= |publisher=[[Indian Railways|IR]] |access-date=29 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Electric Loco Holding & Availability Targets |url=http://elocos.railnet.gov.in/Holding/holding.html |website=elocos.railnet.gov.in |access-date=19 February 2026}}</ref><ref name = "Wabtec - Renewed agreement at Gandhidham">{{cite press release |last= |first= |date=19 December 2024 |title=Wabtec Renews Locomotive Services Agreement at the Gandhidham, India Site |url=https://www.wabteccorp.com/newsroom/press-releases/wabtec-renews-locomotive-services-agreement-at-the-gandhidham-india-site |location=[[Gandhidham]] |publisher=[[Wabtec]] |agency= |access-date=27 February 2026}}</ref> | |||
|250 | |||
|} | |||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
In July 2016, Gandhidham was pronounced the second cleanest railway station in India according to a passenger feedback survey conducted by the Indian Railways as part of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-gujarat-has-cleanest-railway-stations-bihar-dirtiest-shows-survey-2238454 | In July 2016, Gandhidham was pronounced the second cleanest railway station in India according to a passenger feedback survey conducted by the Indian Railways as part of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-gujarat-has-cleanest-railway-stations-bihar-dirtiest-shows-survey-2238454 |title = Gujarat has cleanest railway stations, Bihar dirtiest, shows survey | work=DNA}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Railway stations in Gujarat}} | {{Railway stations in Gujarat}} | ||
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1955]] | |||
[[Category:Railway stations in Kutch district]] | [[Category:Railway stations in Kutch district]] | ||
[[Category:Ahmedabad railway division]] | [[Category:Ahmedabad railway division]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:33, 4 March 2026
Gandhidham Junction | |
|---|---|
 Terminal station | |
 | |
| Location | Gandhidham, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 23°04′06″N 70°08′52″E / 23.068337°N 70.147727°E |
| Elevation | 10.500 metres (34.45 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Gandhidham–Bhuj section Gandhidham–Kandla Port section Gandhidham–Palanpur section Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 6 |
| Connections | Taxi stand, pre-paid auto service |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | GIMB |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway |
| Division(s) | Ahmedabad |
| History | |
| Opened | 7 April 1955 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | Kutch State Railway |
| Location | |
  Gandhidham Junction railway station Location within India  Gandhidham Junction railway station Gandhidham Junction railway station (Gujarat) | |
Template:Gandhidham Railway Gandhidham Junction railway station (code:- GIMB), located in Gandhidham, Gujarat, India, serves the people residing in Gandhidham and Kandla areas.
History[edit | edit source]
Before the formation of Gandhidham BG railway station by Indian Railways, the Cutch State Railway operated 2 ft 6inch narrow-gauge railway line. A train used to run towards Anjar from the port of Tuna. The railway was financed by the Maharao Khengarji Bawa of Cutch. This started way back in 1905.
The railway line was extended from Anjar to Bhuj in 1908.
The rail line from Varshamedi to Bhachau was opened in 1910. The 15 mile rail line from Anjar to Kandla was started in 1930. Another line was laid from Kandla to Disa in North Gujarat in 1950 by the Indian Railways.
Major trains[edit | edit source]
The list of trains which originate from Gandhidham Junction is as follows:
- Garba Superfast Express (12937/12938)
- Kamakhya–Gandhidham Express (15567/15668)
- Gandhidham–Nagercoil Express (16335/16336)
- KSR Bangalore–Gandhidham Express (16505/16506)
- Visakhapatnam–Gandhidham Express (20803/20804)
- Tirunelveli–Gandhidham Humsafar Express (20923/20924)
- Gandhidham–Indore Weekly Express (20935/20936)
- Gandhidham–Jodhpur Express (22483/22484)
- Gandhidham–Puri Weekly Express (Via Vizianagaram) (22973/22974)
Railway reorganization[edit | edit source]
Cutch State Railway was merged with the Western Railway on 5 November 1951. The foundation stone of Gandhidham railway station was laid on 7 April 1955. After the gauge conversion of Viramgam–Wankaner–Gandhidham section in the earlier 1980s.[1] the first train from Gandhidham to Mumbai was introduced on 2 October 1984. After the gauge conversion of Gandhidham–Bhuj section in 2001.[2] some of the trains were extended to Bhuj.[3] Gauge conversion of Palanpur–Gandhidham was completed on 24 March 2006.[4] New services were introduced via Palanpur.[5]
Diesel Loco Shed, Gandhidham[edit | edit source]
Diesel locomotive shed, Gandhidham is situated at Gandhidham Junction railway station in Kutch, Gujarat, India. The shed code is GDLG.
| Serial No. | Locomotive Class | Horsepower | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WDG-4G | 4500 | 213 |
| 2. | WDG-6G | 6000 | 37 |
| Total active locomotives as of February 2026[6][7][8] | 250 | ||
Achievements[edit | edit source]
In July 2016, Gandhidham was pronounced the second cleanest railway station in India according to a passenger feedback survey conducted by the Indian Railways as part of the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "IR History: Part - 5 (1970 - 1995)". IRFCA. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ↑ "Gandhidham–Bhuj gauge conversion". The Hindu. Chennai.
- ↑ "Extension of trains to Bhuj". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 26 February 2000. Archived from the original on 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "Gauge conversion of Palanpur–Gandhidham section".
- ↑ "New services via Palanpur".
- ↑ "Traction Circulars". IR. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ↑ "Electric Loco Holding & Availability Targets". elocos.railnet.gov.in. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ↑ "Wabtec Renews Locomotive Services Agreement at the Gandhidham, India Site" (Press release). Gandhidham: Wabtec. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ↑ "Gujarat has cleanest railway stations, Bihar dirtiest, shows survey". DNA.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Gandhidham Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
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