Ekta nagar railway station to statue of unity

Synopsis Reaching the Statue of Unity is all set to become easier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains that will connect Kevadiya to different regions of the country. Reportedly, these trains will facilitate seamless conn … Reaching the Statue of Unity is all set to become easier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains that will connect Kevadiya to different regions of the country. Reportedly, these trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the popular tourist spot. Reaching the Statue of Unity is all set to become easier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains that will connect Kevadiya to different regions of the country. Reportedly, these trains will facilitate seamless connectivity to the popular tourist spot. Referring to this, the Prime Minister stated that the connectivity will help in transforming the lives of the tribal community of Kevadiya. He also added that the connectivity will be beneficial for tourists coming to see the Statue of Unity, and will also bring new opportunities for job and self-employment. Here is the list of trains that will take you to the Statue of Unity: • Train Number 09103/04 Mahamana Express (weekly) on Kevadiya-Varanasi route • Train number 02927/28 Dadar-Kevadia Express (daily) • Train Number 09247/48 Janshatabdi Express (daily) on Ahmedabad-Kevadiya route • Train Number 09145/46 Nizamuddin–Kevadia Sampark Kranti Express (bi-weekly) • Train Number 09105/06 Kevadia – Rewa Express (we...

(Kevadiya) General information Location Opp. Sardar Sarovar Resort, Near Ekta Dwar, Coordinates 21°52′30″N 73°41′27″E / 21.87506°N 73.69074°E / 21.87506; 73.69074 Elevation 63.01 metres (206.7ft) Owned by Operated by Line(s) Platforms 3 Tracks 4 Construction Structure type Standard on ground Parking Yes Bicycle facilities Yes Accessible Available Other information Status Functioning Station code EKNR History Opened 17January 2021 ;2 years ago ( 2021-01-17) Electrified Yes Location Ekta Nagar railway station (India) Show map of India Ekta Nagar railway station (station code: EKNR) earlier known as Kevadiya railway station (station code: KDCY) is located in Location [ ] Facing the Narmada river, it is 7 kilometers away from the small town of Statue of Unity. Development [ ] The President of India, The construction of the railway station is set to cost 200 million Indian rupees. The railway line will connect Kevadiya to Trains [ ] • 12927/12928 • 20903/20904 • 20905/20906 • 20919/20920 • 20945/20946 • 20947/20948 Ekta Nagar–Ahmedabad Jan Shatabdi Express • 20949/20950 Ekta Nagar–Ahmedabad Jan Shatabdi Express • 69201/69202 Ekta Nagar–Pratapnagar MEMU • 69203/69204 Ekta Nagar–Pratapnagar MEMU • 69205/69206 Ekta Nagar–Pratapnagar MEMU See also [ ] • • • References [ ]

Indian Railways is developing Ekta Nagar railway station in Gujarat as a hub of tourism. A few days ago, the Kevadiya railway station was renamed Ekta Nagar railway station. The Railway Ministry had approved the renaming of the Statue of Unity’s Kevadiya railway station. According to the Ministry of Railways, the work of developing a green corridor to protect the world’s tallest statue- the Statue of Unity, from pollution is also going to start here. Earlier, the national transporter had said that an Art Gallery will be opened, which will enable tourists from India and all over the world visiting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat to experience the state’s rich cultural history at the Ekta Nagar railway station itself. The Vadodara Division of the Western Railway zone had awarded the first of its kind contract in the history of Indian Railways under public – private partnership (PPP) initiative for the development of an Art Gallery with Souvenir shop at Ekta Nagar railway station. Drawing on the benefits of public – private partnership model, the Art Gallery at Ekta Nagar railway station will showcase different forms of Art & Craft of Gujarat state as well as India and will be developed and run by a private party with earnings to Indian Railways of 24.7 lakhs and potential revenue of Rs 2.83 crore, the Railway Ministry had said. Not only, this concept will enrich the experience of tourists and visitors visiting Kevadiya, but this unique concept, on the social front, will also ...

Braving the pandemic, heavy monsoon and many other related hurdles, Kevadiya rail connectivity with the new premise, now known as Ekta Nagar Station, is now fully operational offering seamless connectivity to passengers to visit the 182-metre Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of Independent India. Constructed at a faster pace, the newly-built station has become India's first railway premise to become a green building connecting southern, northern, eastern and western parts of the country with about 10 train services. Certified by the Indian Green Building Council, the green station has come up in a record time after the land acquisition of 220 hectares for the new rail project in August 2018. Land acquisition for the new line Pratapnagar-Ekta Nagar project was completed as late as July 2020 and the project is now getting commissioned within five months at a total cost of about Rs 800 crore. Aiming at providing cleaner, greener, faster and environment friendly rail transportation, the 84 km long Pratapnagar-Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya) section has been electrified as per the Railways Mission of 100 per cent electrification policy to reduce carbon footprint. It has a total of seven stations with three major (crossing) stations and four minor (halt) stations. Out of these four are new stations — Moriya, Tilakwada, Garudeshwarand Ekta Nagar, and three are existing stations, namely Dabhoi, Vadaj and Chandod. Using modern ...

Now enjoy the thrilling experience of viewing world’s tallest statue, the “Statue of Unity” during the Ferry Ride in the pristine Narmada Waters. UNITY 1- This boat, 26 metres long and 9 metres wide, is a Catamaran Type Vessel made of mild steel. The vessel is made of two decks and currently carries 200 passengers on the lower deck with fixed seats. UNITY 2 is a mono hull boat which can operate at a very high speed. The boat can accommodate up to 25 passengers. Some passenger can also enjoy the ride sitting on main deck and the others can sit on fly bridge. This cruise also provides a gripping experience of the “On Board dinner“ during the cruise sailing while the forest night sets in Ekta Nagar and attractive lighting takes over the hearts of the thousands of tourists. The dinner is a life time experience as very delicious cuisines are available adding value to the naturally rich surroundings. A Souvenir shop and a food stall are available for the guests to shop on the lower deck. The upper deck has the wheel house for control and navigation of the vessel. There is an additional space on the upper deck for the passengers for an unobstructed and mesmerising view of the statue and to experience the most hypnotic scenery along the Narmada River. The 7 km long navigation channel in the river specially is constructed for extending a unique experience to the tourists visiting Statue of Unity. The distance between Shreshtha Bharat Bhavan and the Statue is about 7 kms which will ...