Ambliyasan Junction is a railway junction station located in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, India. It serves the village of Ambliyasan and the surrounding rural hinterland in north Gujarat, and functions as a junction point on the broad gauge network operated by Indian Railways.
Key Facts
| Name | Ambliyasan Junction |
|---|---|
| Type | Junction railway station |
| Location | Ambliyasan, Mehsana district, Gujarat, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Western Railway |
| Country | India |
Location and Setting
The station lies in the Mehsana district, a region of north Gujarat known for its agricultural economy, dairy cooperatives and oilseed cultivation. Mehsana district is part of a dense rail corridor connecting Ahmedabad with the towns of north Gujarat and onward routes towards Rajasthan.
Network and Services
As a junction, Ambliyasan provides interchange between connecting lines in the Mehsana area. The station handles passenger services that link smaller settlements in the district with larger nodes such as Mehsana Junction and Ahmedabad. Like most stations of comparable size in the region, it primarily serves passenger and MEMU/local traffic rather than long-distance express trains.
Administration
The station falls under the jurisdiction of the Western Railway zone of Indian Railways, which administers most of the rail network in Gujarat. Operational matters such as ticketing, signalling and rolling stock are managed under the relevant divisional headquarters of Western Railway.
Significance
Junction stations such as Ambliyasan play a role in the rural connectivity of Gujarat by enabling passengers from villages to access the broader Indian Railways network without travelling first to the larger town stations. The station also contributes to the movement of agricultural produce and daily commuters within the Mehsana region.
Related Topics
- Mehsana district
- Mehsana Junction railway station
- Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Gujarat
- List of railway stations in Gujarat
References
- Wikidata entity: Q60686344
- Indian Railways, Western Railway zone — official station listings