Ekta Nagar railway station

Ekta Nagar railway station (station code: EKNR) earlier known as Kevadiya railway station (station code: KDCY) is located in Kevadiya, Narmada district, Gujarat, India. It consists of 3 platforms.[1][2]

Ekta Nagar railway station

(Kevadiya)
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationOpp. Sardar Sarovar Resort, Near Ekta Dwar, Kevadiya, Narmada district, Gujarat
India
Coordinates21.8875°N 73.6888°E / 21.8875; 73.6888
Elevation63.01 metres (206.7 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byWestern Railways
Line(s)Dabhoi–Ekta Nagar line
Platforms3
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on ground
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleDisabled access Available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeEKNR
Zone(s) Western Railway zone
Division(s) Vadodara
History
Opened17 January 2021 (2021-01-17)
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Ekta Nagar railway station is located in Gujarat
Ekta Nagar railway station
Ekta Nagar railway station
Location within Gujarat
Ekta Nagar railway station is located in India
Ekta Nagar railway station
Ekta Nagar railway station
Ekta Nagar railway station (India)

Location

Facing the Narmada river, it is 7 kilometers away from the small town of Kevadiya. The construction of the station aims to make the Statue of Unity more accessible to tourists. Ekta Nagar railway station is located at a distance of just 5 kilometres from Statue of Unity.[3][4]

Development

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind had laid the foundation stone on 15 December 2018. It is also India's first railway station with a Green Building Certificate.[5][6][7]

The construction of the railway station is set to cost 200 million Indian rupees. The railway line will connect Kevadiya to Chandod, Moriya, Tilakwada and Garudeshwar. The existing Narrow Gauge railway line between Chandod and Dabhoi has been converted to broad gauge. Another 32 km (20 mi) stretch is being laid between Chandod and Kevadiya. The station building has three levels. The first two levels contain facilities for passengers and the third floor is an art gallery. It was inaugurated on 17 January 2021.

Trains

See also

References
  1. "इस रेलवे स्टेशन का भी बदल गया नाम, अब एकता नगर रेलवे स्टेशन होगा नया नाम". Tv9.
  2. "Kevadiya Railway Station in Gujarat renamed as Ekta Nagar Railway Station". Desh Gujarat.
  3. "Indian Railways building swanky new Kevadiya railway station near the Statue of Unity! Top 10 facts".
  4. "You could soon take a train to see Statue of Unity".
  5. "Train to Statue of Unity! Kevadiya railway station coming up soon; President Kovind lays foundation stone". The Financial Express. 15 December 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  6. "President Kovind visits Statue of Unity, to lay foundation for railway station". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  7. "Town made famous by Statue of Unity to now get a railway station". The Indian Express. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2019.


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