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Gangapur City Junction | |||||
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Express train and Passenger train station | |||||
Gangapur City Jn. Railway Station Entrance | |||||
General information | |||||
Location | Gurudwara Circle, Railway Colony, Gangapur City, Rajasthan | ||||
Coordinates | 26°28′18″N 76°42′57″E / 26.47171°N 76.71594°E / 26.47171; 76.71594 | ||||
Elevation | 245.3 metres (805 ft) | ||||
Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
Line(s) | New Delhi–Mumbai main line, Dausa-Gangapur City, Dholpur-Sarmathura-Karauli-Gangapur City | ||||
Platforms | 8 | ||||
Tracks | 8 | ||||
Connections | Auto Rickshaw | ||||
Construction | |||||
Structure type | Standard on-ground station | ||||
Parking | Yes | ||||
Accessible | Yes | ||||
Other information | |||||
Status | Active | ||||
Station code | GGC | ||||
History | |||||
Opened | 1952 | ||||
Electrified | Yes | ||||
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Gangapur City Junction railway station is an important station on New Delhi–Mumbai main line. It comes under Kota Railway Division in West Central Railway Zone. It is best source of transportation for nearby minor cities and villages.
Gangapur City Jn. is a railway station on the Delhi–Kota–Vadodara–Mumbai railway line. The name is abbreviated as GGC. Many of the major trains on this route halt at Gangapur City Jn. Railway Station. It lies in West Central Railway zone under Kota Division. Gangapur City is directly connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kota, Agra, Indore, Mathura, Patna, Jammu, Amritsar & Udaipur. Nearest railway stations are Sawai Madhopur Junction railway station & Bharatpur Junction railway station, Kota Junction railway station.
Gangapur City Junction is an important railway junction in Rajasthan due to its strategic connectivity. It serves as a crucial link between two significant railway routes:
1. Delhi–Jaipur–Ahmedabad Rail Line: This line is a key route connecting Delhi, the national capital, to major cities like Jaipur and Ahmedabad, facilitating passenger and freight movement in the northern and western regions of India. Gangapur City connects to Dausa on this line.
2. Delhi–Chennai Main Line (via Dholpur): This line connects North India to South India, playing a vital role in the movement of goods and passengers across a large geographical stretch. Gangapur City links to Dholpur on this route, further enhancing its strategic importance.
These connections make Gangapur City Junction a significant node for regional and long-distance travel, contributing to economic and social integration.
Gangapur City Junction acts as a linking point that connects various railway lines, such as:
1. Delhi–Jaipur–Ahmedabad Rail Line (via Dausa)
2. Delhi–Chennai Main Line (via Dholpur)
3. Delhi–Mumbai Main Line (via Kota Junction)
In this way, Gangapur City Junction is a strategic point that connects the major rail networks of North, West, and South India.