Eight New Trains to Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya
Eight New Trains to Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya
Flag off 8 express trains connecting Varanasi, Dadar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa, Chennai and Pratapnagar with Kevadiya Railway Station
PM to flag off 8 trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity Sardar Patel at Kevadiya to other parts of country
Gujarat: Statue of Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya to be linked by Railway to boost domestic tourism
In Gujarat, the world’s tallest statue- the Statue of Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya will be linked by Railway to boost domestic tourism. According to sources, the Railway link with the Statue of Unity will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narenrdra Modi on next Sunday. AIR correspondent reports that after getting connected with road, air and sea plane routes, the Statue of Unity will have Railway connectivity very soon.
According to sources, the Railway infrastructure connecting Kevadiya Railway Station in Narmada district is now ready. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kevadiya Railway Station through virtual mode.
| Train No., | From | To | Train Name and frequency |
| 09103 / 09104 | Kevadiya | Varanasi | Mahamana Express (Weekly) |
| 02927 / 02928 | Dadar | Kevadiya | Dadar- Kevadia Express (Daily) |
| 09247 / 09248 | Ahmedabad | Kevadiya | Jan Shatabdi Express (Daily) |
| 09145 / 09146 | Kevadiya | H. Nizamuddin | Nizamuddin- Kevadia Sampark Kranti Express (Bi-Weekly) |
| 09105 / 09106 | Kevadiya | Rewa | Kevadia- Rewa Express (Weekly) |
| 09119 / 09120 | Chennai | Kevadiya | Chennai- Kevadia Express (Weekly) |
| 09107 / 09108 | Pratapnagar | Kevadiya | MEMU train (Daily) |
| 09109 / 09110 | Kevadiya | Pratapnagar | MEMU train (Daily) |
20 New Trains-Unity of Sardar Patel at Kevadiya Full Details
Train Timings at Kevadiya (Regular Train Timings) Train Name, Train No., Frequency Departure time, Arrival Time (For More Information Click the Below Link)
- Introduction of New Trains Dadar Western-Kevadiya (Train No. 02927 / 02928)
- Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Varanasi (Train No. 09103 / 09104)
- Mahamaha Super Fast Express between Kevadiya-Rewa (Train No. 09105 / 09106)
- Introduction of New Trains Super Fast between MGR Chennai Central-Kevadiya (Train No. 09119 / 09120)
- Introduction of New Trains: Gujarat Sampark Super Fast Special between Kevadiya-New Delhi (Train No. 09145 / 09146)
- Introduction of New Trains: Jan Shatabdi Super Fast Special between Ahmedabad-Kevadiya (Train No. 09247 / 09248)
- Introduction of New Trains between Pratapnagar-Kevadiya (Train No. 09107, Train No. 09108, Train No. 09109, Train No. 09110, Train No. 09113 and Train No. 09114) time table, route, frequency and fare
The Prime Minister will also flag off several express trains connecting Varanasi, Dadar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa and Chennai with Kevadiya Railway Station. Ahmedabad will be linked to Kevadiya through Jan Shatabdi Express.
A MEMU -the Mainline Electric Multiple Unit- train will also run to link Kevadia with Pratapnagar Station of Vadodara. According to sources, a new eco-friendly station at Kevadiya will have water harvesting and solar system attached.
Here’s the fully updated overview of the eight new trains inaugurated to connect Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya) with major Indian cities, along with the salient features of the station itself—flagged off by the Prime Minister on 17 January 2021:
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🚉 Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya) Railway Station Highlights
- First IGBC-certified Green Railway Station in India, built with solar panels, LED fixtures, rainwater harvesting, eco‑friendly materials, composting systems, and insulation glazing.
- Three-level building:
- Floors 1–2: Air‑conditioned waiting spaces, executive lounge, passenger info center
- Floor 3: Viewing gallery with panoramic views of the Statue of Unity and a tribal art gallery.
- 12‑ft replica of the Statue of Unity installed in the landscaped plaza, designed by the same sculptor as the original.
- Strategically located ~5 km from the Statue of Unity, providing tourist-focused amenities like themed gardens, selfie zones, children’s play areas, accessible facilities, food courts, and parking.
- Broad-gauge electrified alignment from Pratapnagar via Dabhoi‑Chandod converted to support up to 130 km/h.
🚂 Eight New Trains Boosting Rail Connectivity to Ekta Nagar
Flagged off on 17 January 2025 via video conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these were launched simultaneously—possibly for the first time in Railways history—all heading to the same destination.
✳️ List of New Train Services:
| Train No. | Route | Frequency | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09103/04 | Ekta Nagar ↔ Varanasi Mahamana Express | Weekly | Premium Mahamana coaches |
| 02927/28 | Dadar Western ↔ Ekta Nagar Express | Daily | High-priority overnight link |
| 09247/48 | Ahmedabad ↔ Ekta Nagar Jan Shatabdi | Daily | Includes Vista‑Dome coach |
| 09145/46 | Ekta Nagar ↔ Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti | Bi-weekly | Direct Delhi connection |
| 09105/06 | Ekta Nagar ↔ Rewa Express | Weekly | Central India link |
| 09119/20 | Chennai Central ↔ Ekta Nagar Express | Weekly | South‑India direct route; Chennai station renamed MGR Central on the same event |
| 09107/08 | Pratapnagar ↔ Ekta Nagar MEMU | Daily | Local suburban service |
| 09109/10 | Ekta Nagar ↔ Pratapnagar MEMU | Daily | Return suburban link |
Together, these trains connect Ekta Nagar to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Varanasi, Rewa, Chennai, and the local Pratapnagar suburb, delivering seamless nationwide access to the Statue of Unity
💡 Why This Connectivity Matters
- Tourism surge: The Statue of Unity has surpassed 5 million visits since opening, outpacing the Statue of Liberty in yearly footfall, with projections of up to 100,000 daily visitors as rail access expands.
- Socio-economic impact: The alignment traverses tribal areas and pilgrim circuits along the Narmada, spurring local job creation, tribal handicraft markets, stays and services.
- Innovation showcase: Rolling out panoramic Vista-dome coaches on Jan Shatabdi, offering scenic travel; multi-level station design combining tourism, infrastructure and art
✅ In Summary
- Ekta Nagar (formerly Kevadiya) Railway Station is designed as a sustainable, premium gateway to the Statue of Unity.
- Eight new train services, covering major regions of India, were inaugurated together in January 2025—delivering daily and weekly direct access to this landmark.
- One key highlight: Ahmedabad–Ekta Nagar Jan Shatabdi Express features a Vista‑Dome panoramic coach, excellent for tourism.
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