Jamnagar railway station
Jamnagar railway station is the main railway station in the city of Jamnagar in Gujarat, India. It is located in the Western Railways zone of Rajkot Division. Jamnagar railway station is connected to various parts of India by long-distance trains. Hapa is another railway station located on the eastern outskirts of Jamnagar. It was the fourth cleanest railway station of India according to the latest "Swachh Rail, Swachh Bharat" survey in 2016.[1]
Jamnagar railway station | |
|---|---|
 Indian Railways station | |
 In 2018 Platform of Jamnagar railway station at dusk | |
| General information | |
| Location | Jamnagar, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 22°29′35″N 70°03′13″E |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Viramgam–Okha line Jamnagar–Porbandar line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | JAM |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway |
| Division(s) | Rajkot |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Previous names | Jamnagar & Dwarka Railway |
| Location | |
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History
Jamnagar railway station was owned by Jamnagar & Dwarka Railway during Princely rule. The Rajkot–Jamnagar line was opened by 1897[2] and the Jamnagar–Okha section was opened in 1922 by Jamnagar & Dwaraka Railway. Jamnagar & Dwarka Railway was merged into Saurashtra Railway in April 1948. Saurashtra Railway was merged into Western Railway on 5 November 1951.[3] Gauge conversion of Viramgam–Hapa section were completed by 1980 and on the Hapa–Okha section by 1984 by Indian Railways.[4] It has seven daily trains and many weekly trains to various parts of India.[5][6]
Trains
A total of 48 trains halt at Jamnagar railway station in both directions.
Originating trains
| Train no. | Train name | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 12477 / 12478 | Jamnagar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Superfast Express | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra |
| 19577 / 19578 | Tirunelveli–Jamnagar Express | Tirunelveli |
| 22923 / 22924 | Bandra Terminus–Jamnagar Humsafar Express | Bandra Terminus |
| 22959 / 22960 | Vadodara-Jamnagar Intercity express | Vadodara |
| 22925/
22926 |
Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express | Ahmedabad |
Facilities
Jamnagar railway station has an ATM run by the State Bank of India. It has numerous stalls selling packed foods, flavoured milk, ice creams and other hot snacks. It also has a dormitory for passengers looking to stay overnight. There is an air conditioned waiting room for passengers with 3AC or higher tickets. It has an escalator in PF No.1 to facilitate movement of personnel and luggages. Work for second foot overbridge is in progress.
References
- "India's 10 Cleanest Railway Stations 2016". Zee News India.
- "Irfca history (1870-1899)".
- "Irfca history (1947-1970)".
- "Irfca history (1971-1995)".
- "Jamnagar railway station (JAM) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". India: NDTV. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- "JAM/Jamnagar". India Rail Info.
