Bagwada railway station is a railway station serving the village of Bagwada in the state of Gujarat, India. It lies on the Western Railway network of Indian Railways and functions as a small wayside halt on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor.
Key facts
| Name | Bagwada railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Bagwada, Gujarat, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Western Railway |
| Line | Mumbai–Ahmedabad main line |
| Type | Wayside station |
Overview
The station provides basic passenger services for residents of Bagwada and the surrounding rural area in Gujarat. As a halt on one of the busiest trunk routes of Indian Railways, it is primarily served by passenger and local trains, while most express and superfast services pass through without stopping.
Location and connectivity
Bagwada is situated along the broad-gauge, electrified double-line section that connects the metropolitan regions of Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The route is among the oldest railway corridors in western India, originally developed by the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway in the nineteenth century, and later integrated into Western Railway after the reorganisation of Indian Railways in 1951.
Administration
The station falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Western Railway zone, which is headquartered at Mumbai Central. Operational responsibility for stations along this section rests with the relevant divisional office of Western Railway.
Significance
Although a minor station, Bagwada contributes to last-mile rail connectivity in coastal Gujarat by linking small communities with larger junctions on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad route. Halts of this kind play an important role in providing affordable transport for daily commuters, students and agricultural traders in the region.
Related topics
- Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Mumbai–Ahmedabad main line
- Rail transport in Gujarat
- List of railway stations in India
References
- Wikidata: Q63361371
- Indian Railways – Western Railway zone official information