Anand Junction railway station
Anand Junction (station code: ANND) is a major junction located in Anand, Gujarat. It is a junction on the railway line which connects Ahmedabad with Vadodara and Mumbai and was opened in 1901.
Anand Junction railway station | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Anand, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 22°33′40″N 72°58′00″E |
| Elevation | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Western Railway |
| Line(s) | Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line Anand–Godhra section Anand–Khambhat line |
| Platforms | 6 |
| Tracks | 8 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on ground) |
| Parking | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | ANND |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway |
| Division(s) | Vadodara |
| History | |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Location | |
Anand Junction railway station Location within India Anand Junction railway station Anand Junction railway station (Gujarat) | |
A 14 mile long broad-gauge line was opened in 1929 connecting Vadtal with Anand Junction and Kanjari Boriyavi Junction, with 4 platforms benefitting pilgrims visiting the Swaminarayan Temple in Vadtal. Other broad-gauge branches from Anand connect it to Godhra and Cambay.
In 2011, Indian Railways announced its intention to set up "multi-function complex" including budget hotels at Anand railway station.
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