Abu Road railway station (station code: ABR) is a railway station serving the town of Abu Road in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan, India. It functions as the principal railhead for visitors to the hill station of Mount Abu, located in the Aravalli Range, which lies roughly 27 kilometres from the station. Abu Road is an important junction on the Ahmedabad–Ajmer–Delhi corridor and is administered under the Ajmer division of the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Station name | Abu Road railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | ABR |
| Location | Abu Road, Sirohi district, Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Western Railway |
| Division | Ajmer |
| Line | Ahmedabad–Ajmer line (broad gauge, electrified) |
| Nearest hill station | Mount Abu |
Background
Abu Road town developed largely around the railway station, which historically served as the access point to Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan and the former summer headquarters of the British Resident for the Rajputana Agency. The station lies on the trunk route connecting Gujarat with Rajasthan and northern India, making it a regular halt for long-distance trains operating between Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer and beyond.
Lines and connectivity
The station sits on the broad-gauge main line that links Ahmedabad with Ajmer and onward to Delhi. The route has been electrified, allowing both electric and diesel-hauled services. Express, superfast and passenger trains halt at Abu Road, including services bound for Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Bhuj, Jodhpur, Bandra Terminus, Howrah and other destinations.
Facilities
- Multiple platforms with foot overbridges connecting them.
- Reservation counters and computerised ticketing.
- Waiting rooms, retiring rooms and refreshment stalls.
- Taxi and bus services to Mount Abu and nearby towns from outside the station.
Significance
Abu Road is one of the busier stations in southern Rajasthan due to its role as a gateway to Mount Abu, a major tourist and pilgrimage destination associated with the Dilwara Jain temples, Achalgarh, Guru Shikhar and the Brahma Kumaris headquarters. The station also serves cement and other industries located in the Sirohi region, and acts as a crew-change and operational point on the Ahmedabad–Ajmer corridor.
Related topics
- Mount Abu
- Sirohi district
- North Western Railway zone
- Ajmer railway division
- Ahmedabad–Ajmer line
- Dilwara Temples
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata entity: Q16888275
- Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone official information.