Amethi railway station is a railway station serving the town of Amethi in the Amethi district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Lucknow–Varanasi route and is operated by the Indian Railways under the Northern Railway zone.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Amethi, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Northern Railway |
| Line | Lucknow–Varanasi line |
| Country | India |
Overview
The station is one of the principal stops on the rail corridor connecting Lucknow with Pratapgarh, Jaunpur and Varanasi. It serves as the main railhead for Amethi town and the surrounding rural areas of the district, providing access to passenger and express services that link the region with major cities in northern and eastern India.
Location and connectivity
Amethi lies on the broad gauge route between Lucknow and Varanasi via Sultanpur. The station offers connectivity towards Lucknow in the west and towards Pratapgarh, Jaunpur and Varanasi in the east. Several long-distance trains link Amethi with destinations including Delhi, Kanpur, Allahabad (Prayagraj) and other regional centres.
Administration
The station falls under the operational jurisdiction of the Lucknow division of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Maintenance, signalling and traffic operations at the station are managed by divisional staff of the zone.
Significance
Amethi town is widely known as a parliamentary constituency that has been associated with prominent political figures in Indian public life. The railway station functions as the principal mode of long-distance public transport for the town and contributes to the movement of passengers and goods through the district.
Related topics
- Amethi
- Amethi district
- Northern Railway zone
- Lucknow NR railway division
- Indian Railways
- Lucknow–Varanasi line
- Rail transport in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q24943129
- Indian Railways, Northern Railway zone official information.