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 Kevadiya | |
---|---|
![]() | |
General information | |
Location | Opp. Sardar Sarovar Resort, Near Ekta Dwar, Kevadiya, Narmada district, Gujarat India |
Coordinates | 21.87506°N 73.69074°E / 21.87506; 73.69074 |
Elevation | 63.01 metres (206.7 ft) |
Owned by | Indian Railways |
Operated by | Western Railways |
Line(s) | Dabhoi–Ekta Nagar line |
Platforms | 3 |
Tracks | 4 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard on ground |
Parking | Yes |
Bicycle facilities | Yes |
Disabled access | ![]() |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | EKNR |
Zone(s) | Western Railway zone |
Division(s) | Vadodara |
History | |
Opened | 17 January 2021; 20 months ago (2021-01-17) |
Electrified | Yes |
Location | |
![]() ![]() Ekta Nagar railway station Location within Gujarat Show map of Gujarat![]() ![]() Ekta Nagar railway station Ekta Nagar railway station (India) Show map of India |
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]
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.
![]() | This article about a railway station in the Indian state of Gujarat is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |