{"id":937,"date":"2025-07-29T05:02:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=937"},"modified":"2025-07-29T05:02:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:02:14","slug":"eight-new-trains-to-unity-of-sardar-patel-at-kevadiya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/eight-new-trains-to-unity-of-sardar-patel-at-kevadiya\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight New Trains to Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eight New Trains to Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flag off 8 express trains connecting Varanasi, Dadar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa, Chennai and Pratapnagar with Kevadiya Railway Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

PM to flag off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity Sardar Patel at Kevadiya to other parts of country<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gujarat: Statue of Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya to be linked by Railway to boost domestic tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Gujarat, the world\u2019s tallest statue- the Statue of Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya will be linked by Railway to boost domestic tourism. According to sources, the Railway link with the Statue of Unity will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narenrdra Modi on next Sunday. AIR correspondent reports that after getting connected with road, air and sea plane routes, the Statue of Unity will have Railway connectivity very soon.<\/p>\n

According to sources, the Railway infrastructure connecting Kevadiya Railway Station in Narmada district is now ready. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kevadiya Railway Station through virtual mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Train No.,<\/td>\nFrom<\/td>\nTo<\/td>\nTrain Name and frequency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09103 \/ 09104<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nVaranasi<\/td>\nMahamana Express (Weekly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02927 \/ 02928<\/td>\nDadar<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nDadar- Kevadia Express (Daily)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09247 \/ 09248<\/td>\nAhmedabad<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nJan Shatabdi Express (Daily)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09145 \/ 09146<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nH. Nizamuddin<\/td>\nNizamuddin- Kevadia Sampark Kranti Express (Bi-Weekly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09105 \/ 09106<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nRewa<\/td>\nKevadia- Rewa Express (Weekly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09119 \/ 09120<\/td>\nChennai<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nChennai- Kevadia Express (Weekly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09107 \/ 09108<\/td>\nPratapnagar<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nMEMU train (Daily)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09109 \/ 09110<\/td>\nKevadiya<\/td>\nPratapnagar<\/td>\nMEMU train (Daily)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

20 New Trains-Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya Full Details<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train Timings at Kevadiya (Regular Train Timings) Train Name, Train No., Frequency Departure time, Arrival Time (For More Information Click the Below Link)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction of New Trains Dadar Western-Kevadiya (Train No. 02927 \/ 02928)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Varanasi (Train No. 09103 \/ 09104)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Rewa (Train No. 09105 \/ 09106)\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Introduction of New Trains Super Fast between MGR Chennai Central-Kevadiya (Train No. 09119 \/ 09120)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Introduction of New Trains: Gujarat Sampark Super Fast Special between Kevadiya-New Delhi (Train No. 09145 \/ 09146)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Introduction of New Trains: Jan Shatabdi Super Fast Special between Ahmedabad-Kevadiya (Train No. 09247 \/ 09248)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  7. Introduction of New Trains between Pratapnagar-Kevadiya (Train No. 09107, Train No. 09108, Train No. 09109, Train No. 09110, Train No. 09113 and Train No. 09114) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    The Prime Minister will also flag off several express trains connecting Varanasi, Dadar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa and Chennai with Kevadiya Railway Station. Ahmedabad will be linked to Kevadiya through Jan Shatabdi Express.<\/p>\n

    A MEMU -the Mainline Electric Multiple Unit- train will also run to link Kevadia with Pratapnagar Station of Vadodara. According to sources, a new eco-friendly station at Kevadiya will have water harvesting and solar system attached.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s the fully updated overview of the eight new trains inaugurated to connect Ekta\u202fNagar (Kevadiya) with major Indian cities<\/strong>, along with the salient features of the station itself<\/strong>\u2014flagged off by the Prime Minister on 17 January 2021<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\ude89 Ekta\u202fNagar (Kevadiya) Railway Station Highlights<\/h2>\n
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    • First IGBC-certified Green Railway Station<\/strong> in India, built with solar panels, LED fixtures, rainwater harvesting, eco\u2011friendly materials, composting systems, and insulation glazing.<\/li>\n
    • Three-level building:\n
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      • Floors\u202f1\u20132<\/strong>: Air\u2011conditioned waiting spaces, executive lounge, passenger info center<\/li>\n
      • Floor\u202f3<\/strong>: Viewing gallery with panoramic views of the Statue of Unity and a tribal art gallery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • 12\u2011ft replica of the Statue of Unity installed in the landscaped plaza, designed by the same sculptor as the original.<\/li>\n
      • Strategically located ~5\u202fkm from the Statue of Unity<\/strong>, providing tourist-focused amenities like themed gardens, selfie zones, children\u2019s play areas, accessible facilities, food courts, and parking.<\/li>\n
      • Broad-gauge electrified alignment from Pratapnagar via Dabhoi\u2011Chandod converted to support up to 130\u202fkm\/h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\ude82 Eight New Trains Boosting Rail Connectivity to Ekta\u202fNagar<\/h2>\n

        Flagged off on 17 January 2025<\/strong> via video conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these were launched simultaneously\u2014possibly for the first time in Railways history\u2014all heading to the same destination.<\/p>\n

        \u2733\ufe0f List of New Train Services:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Train No.<\/th>\nRoute<\/th>\nFrequency<\/th>\nSpecial Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        09103\/04<\/strong><\/td>\nEkta\u202fNagar \u2194 Varanasi Mahamana Express<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\nPremium Mahamana coaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        02927\/28<\/strong><\/td>\nDadar Western \u2194 Ekta\u202fNagar Express<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nHigh-priority overnight link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09247\/48<\/strong><\/td>\nAhmedabad \u2194 Ekta\u202fNagar Jan Shatabdi<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nIncludes Vista\u2011Dome coach<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09145\/46<\/strong><\/td>\nEkta\u202fNagar \u2194 Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti<\/td>\nBi-weekly<\/td>\nDirect Delhi connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09105\/06<\/strong><\/td>\nEkta\u202fNagar \u2194 Rewa Express<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\nCentral India link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09119\/20<\/strong><\/td>\nChennai Central \u2194 Ekta\u202fNagar Express<\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\nSouth\u2011India direct route; Chennai station renamed MGR Central on the same event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09107\/08<\/strong><\/td>\nPratapnagar \u2194 Ekta\u202fNagar MEMU<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nLocal suburban service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09109\/10<\/strong><\/td>\nEkta\u202fNagar \u2194 Pratapnagar MEMU<\/td>\nDaily<\/td>\nReturn suburban link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Together, these trains connect Ekta\u202fNagar to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Varanasi, Rewa, Chennai<\/strong>, and the local Pratapnagar suburb<\/strong>, delivering seamless nationwide access to the Statue of Unity<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udca1 Why This Connectivity Matters<\/h2>\n
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        • Tourism surge<\/strong>: The Statue of Unity has surpassed 5\u202fmillion visits since opening, outpacing the Statue of Liberty in yearly footfall, with projections of up to 100,000 daily visitors<\/strong> as rail access expands.<\/li>\n
        • Socio-economic impact<\/strong>: The alignment traverses tribal areas and pilgrim circuits along the Narmada, spurring local job creation, tribal handicraft markets, stays and services.<\/li>\n
        • Innovation showcase<\/strong>: Rolling out panoramic Vista-dome coaches on Jan Shatabdi, offering scenic travel; multi-level station design combining tourism, infrastructure and art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 In Summary<\/h2>\n
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          • Ekta\u202fNagar (formerly Kevadiya) Railway Station<\/strong> is designed as a sustainable, premium gateway to the Statue of Unity.<\/li>\n
          • Eight new train services<\/strong>, covering major regions of India, were inaugurated together in January 2025\u2014delivering daily and weekly direct access to this landmark.<\/li>\n
          • One key highlight: Ahmedabad\u2013Ekta\u202fNagar Jan Shatabdi Express features a Vista\u2011Dome panoramic coach<\/strong>, excellent for tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Would you like to check station-wise timetables<\/strong>, current train status<\/strong>, fare breakdowns by class<\/strong>, or availability for a specific date<\/strong>? Just let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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