Overview
Amli railway station is a small railway station located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves the locality of Amli and surrounding villages, providing basic rail access to passengers in the region. The station forms part of the broader Indian Railways network operated under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
Key facts
| Name | Amli railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Rajasthan, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
Background
Rajasthan is served by an extensive railway network that links its desert districts, agricultural belts, and urban centres with the rest of India. Smaller wayside stations such as Amli play an important role in connecting rural communities to district headquarters and major junctions, supporting daily commuting, local trade, and access to services. The state falls largely under the jurisdiction of the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways, headquartered at Jaipur.
Significance
Wayside stations like Amli, while modest in scale and traffic, are integral to the social and economic fabric of rural Rajasthan. They typically handle passenger services on slower trains, including local and passenger category services that halt at most intermediate stations, and they help integrate remote settlements with the wider rail grid.
Related topics
- North Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Rajasthan
- List of railway stations in Rajasthan
- Ministry of Railways (India)
References
- Wikidata entity: Q24948124
- Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways, Government of India