

Vadnagar will now get connected through a broad gauge line and passenger and goods trains can now be run seamlessly on this section.Įlectrification of Surendranagar – Pipavav Section Vadnagar station building has been designed aesthetically using stone carvings, and the circulating area has been provided with landscaping. A major station on this section is Vadnagar, which has been developed under Vadnagar – Modhera – Patan Heritage Circuit. It has a total of ten stations with four newly developed station buildings viz. The Mahesana – Varetha Gauge conversion of 55 km has been completed at a cost of Rs 293 crores alongwith the electrification work at a cost of Rs. Mahesana – Varetha gauge converted cum electrified broad gauge line (including Vadnagar station)

The station will also house a five star hotel. The state-of-the-art external façade will have daily theme based lighting with 32 themes. The complete building is designed and provided with Green Building rating features. Special Care has been taken to make it a Divyang friendly station by providing it with a special ticket booking counter, ramps, lifts, dedicated parking space etc. The Station has been provided with world class amenities, at par with modern airports. The upgradation of Gandhinagar Capital Railway station has been done at a cost of Rs 71 crore. Redevelopment of Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station

The Prime Minister will also flag off two new trains i.e Gandhinagar Capital – Varanasi Superfast Express and MEMU service trains between Gandhinagar Capital and Varetha. The Railway projects include the newly redeveloped Gandhinagar Capital Railway station, gauge converted cum electrified Mahesana – Varetha line, and the newly electrified Surendranagar – Pipavav section. He will also inaugurate the Aquatics and Robotics Gallery, and Nature Park in Gujarat Science City during the event. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation several key projects of the Railways in Gujarat on 16th July, 2021 via video conferencing.
