Vadodara high-speed railway station

Vadodara high-speed railway station is an under construction high-speed railway station on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. This station is located near Vadodara Junction railway station in Pratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It is the ninth station of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, after Bharuch station and before Anand-Nadiad station.[3][1]

Vadodara high-speed railway station
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway station
General information
LocationPratapgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Coordinates22.3153°N 73.1798°E / 22.3153; 73.1798
Elevation56 metres (184 ft)
Owned byNational High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Operated byNational High Speed Rail Corporation Limited
Line(s)Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeElevated
ParkingYes
Other information
StatusUnder construction[1]
History
OpenedAugust 2026 (2026-08)[2]
ElectrifiedYes
Location
Vadodara high-speed railway station is located in Gujarat
Vadodara high-speed railway station
Vadodara high-speed railway station
Location within Gujarat
Vadodara high-speed railway station is located in India
Vadodara high-speed railway station
Vadodara high-speed railway station
Vadodara high-speed railway station (India)
Interactive map

Construction

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) had invited tenders for Package "C5" of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor (MAHSR) in June 2021, with a deadline of around 4 years.[4] In December 2021, Larsen and Toubro won the tender.[5] The NSHRCL signed an agreement with Larsen and Toubro for the design and construction of Vapi station and its depot, Bilimora station, Surat station and its depot, Bharuch and Vadodara stations in January 2022, as part of the "C4" package in November 2020, and separately as the "C5" package in January 2022.[6][7] In mid-2021, Larsen and Toubro began construction on the station, after acquiring around 2 hectares of land near platform no.7 of Vadodara Junction railway station, with a deadline of 49 months. The station is slated to be completed by August 2026, the time also slated for opening of the Gujarat section of the high-speed rail corridor.[2][7]

Lines

The station will be served by the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, and will be the ninth station of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor in Vadodara.[8][3]

Structure

The station will have two platforms and two tracks for regular services. It will have three levels–the platform, concourse and service floor as the entrance level. The design of the station will be inspired by the 'Vad' , or the Banyan tree, after which Vadodara is named; owing to its notable presence on the city's environment. The station area will have 2 platforms of 425 m (1,394 ft) length for 16-coach E5 Series Shinkansen trains.[9][1]

Features

The station will have all modern and advanced facilities and amenities for customers and passengers, distinct from Indian Railway stations and similar to airports. Its design has been made to accommodate sufficient space for passenger movement and amenities at the concourse and platform areas. There will be ticketing and waiting areas, a business-class lounge, a nursery, restrooms, smoking rooms, information booths, retail centres and a public information and announcement system. Moreover, skylight provisions will be present on the roof and exterior sides for natural lighting and reduced energy usage. The station will be developed as a transport hub through integration with all basic modes of transportation for better, faster and hassle-free connectivity to and from the station, such as autos, buses and taxis. Such features will be available in all 12 stations of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.[10][9]

Connectivity

Road

The station is being built just next to Vadodara Junction railway station, towards north. Because of this location, it will be accessible easily from the entire city through the railway station, as it will connect this station from platform no.7 through skywalks and multiple entry/exit points in different platforms of the railway station. It will be also accessible through the existing station road connecting with the city's major roads. Most of the stations being built in the Gujarat section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor are located near or next to state or national highways, in order to provide better and direct connectivity to the stations.[11][1]

Rail
Vadodara Junction railway station

The nearest railway station after the station's completion will be Vadodara Junction railway station, located just a few hundred metres south from the station.

Air
Vadodara Airport

The nearest airport after the station's completion will be Vadodara Airport, located around 6 km (3.7 mi) north-east from the station.

See also

References
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  2. "Bullet train by August 2026, hyperloop 7-8 years away: Railways Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw". The Economic Times. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. "Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail – Information, Route Map, Fares, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. "NHSRCL Invites Bids for Mumbai – Ahmedabad HSR's Package C5". The Metro Rail Guy. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  5. Khare, Anushka (10 December 2021). "Larsen & Toubro wins third ₹2,461 cr civil contract package for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  6. "Bullet Train Project: Agreement Signed With L&T For India's Biggest Infrastructure Contract". NDTV Profit. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  7. "L&T Construction Awarded (Significant*) contract for its Heavy Civil Infrastructure Business". Larsen & Toubro (Press release). 10 January 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  8. "Joint Feasibility Study for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Railway Corridor Final Report Volume 6" (PDF). Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  9. Mishra, Kamal (18 July 2022). "Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train station facades to be built representing city's character; details inside". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  10. Aklekar B., Rajendra (10 February 2023). "Maharashtra: Designs of four bullet train stations unveiled". Mid-Day. Mumbai. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  11. Rupera, Prashant (16 May 2018). "Bullet train terminals planned close to highways". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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