Haridwar Railway Station
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The Haridwar Railway Station , station code HW, also known as Haridwar Junction is the only railway station in the holy city of Haridwar
, Uttarakhand
, India
. It falls under the Moradabad division of the Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railways
.
Haridwar was first connected with railways, via Laksar
, through branch line in 1886, when the Awadh
and Rohilakhand Railway line was extended through Roorkee
to Saharanpur
, this was later extended to Dehradun
in 1900.
–Dehradun
and Howrah–Dehradun railway lines. One of the main railheads of the Northern Railways, Haridwar Junction Railway Station is connected by meter gauge and broad gauge lines. The station is situated on the National Highway 58
in the Devpura locality of Haridwar
. The nearby station of Rishikesh is connected to Haridwar on a branch line. Towards west, the major railhead is at Saharanpur
(80 km) and going north, the major railhead is at Dehradun
(66 km).
offering regular services to places in and around Haridwar
such as Delhi
and to all major destinations in North India
including Mussoorie
, Meerut, Shimla
, Dehradun
, Badrinath, Nainital, Ranikhet
and Uttarkashi
. Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport
located about (42 km) in Dehradun
.
and many other major cities. Also it is connected to major central Indian cities like Bhopal Junction
, Indore
, Gwalior, Hoshangabad
only once per week and there is still demand to introduce new trains for such important cities.
Haridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India...
, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It falls under the Moradabad division of the Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railways
Indian Railways
Indian Railways , abbreviated as IR , is a departmental undertaking of Government of India, which owns and operates most of India's rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India....
.
Haridwar was first connected with railways, via Laksar
Laksar
Laksar is a town and a panchayat in Haridwar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.It is an important sugar manufacturing destination in the state and also known for the Laksar Junction Railway station , which the largest Railway Junction in the state, built in 1866.-Geography:Laksar is...
, through branch line in 1886, when the Awadh
Awadh
Awadh , also known in various British historical texts as Oudh or Oude derived from Ayodhya, is a region in the centre of the modern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which was before independence known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh...
and Rohilakhand Railway line was extended through Roorkee
Roorkee
Roorkee is a city and seat of a municipal council in Uttarakhand, in far northern India. It is located on the banks of the Ganges canal on the national highway between Delhi and Dehradun. Roorkee is known for Roorkee Cantonment, one of the country's oldest cantonments, and the headquarters of...
to Saharanpur
Saharanpur
Saharanpur is a city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Saharanpur District as well as Saharanpur Division...
, this was later extended to Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
in 1900.
The Station
Station Code: HW. The station is situated on the DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
–Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
and Howrah–Dehradun railway lines. One of the main railheads of the Northern Railways, Haridwar Junction Railway Station is connected by meter gauge and broad gauge lines. The station is situated on the National Highway 58
National Highway 58 (India)
National Highway 58 is a National Highway in Northern India. It links Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh with Badrinath in Uttarakhand. This Highway passes through Badrinath, Joshimath, Chamoli, Nandaprayag, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Devprayag, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Muzaffarnagar, Purquazi, Meerut,...
in the Devpura locality of Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India...
. The nearby station of Rishikesh is connected to Haridwar on a branch line. Towards west, the major railhead is at Saharanpur
Saharanpur
Saharanpur is a city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Saharanpur District as well as Saharanpur Division...
(80 km) and going north, the major railhead is at Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
(66 km).
Passenger Facilities
The railway station is located on the south side of the town, within walking distance of most hotels. A tourist information center is provided by the railway department to help travelers. Computerized reservation facility is offered. In front of the railway station is the UPSRTC Roadways Bus Station of HaridwarHaridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India...
offering regular services to places in and around Haridwar
Haridwar
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand, India...
such as Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
and to all major destinations in North India
North India
North India, known natively as Uttar Bhārat or Shumālī Hindustān , is a loosely defined region in the northern part of India. The exact meaning of the term varies by usage...
including Mussoorie
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a city and a municipal board in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi...
, Meerut, Shimla
Shimla
Shimla , formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British...
, Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
, Badrinath, Nainital, Ranikhet
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a hill station and cantonment town in Almora district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the home for the Military Hospital, Kumaon Regiment & Naga Regiment and is maintained by the Indian Army....
and Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi, meaning Kashi of the north, is a holy town in Uttarakhand, India. It is the district headquarter of Uttarkashi district. Uttarkashi is situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi at an altitude of 1352 m above sea level. Uttarkashi is home to a number of ashrams and temples and also to...
. Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport
Jolly Grant Airport
Jolly Grant Airport , also known as Dehradun Airport, is an airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.-Overview:The airport is located about southeast of the city of Dehradun. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, the airport, after a runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft,...
located about (42 km) in Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
.
Haridwar Junction Railway Station Details
This is a list of the trains that start, terminate or pass through Haridwar Junction.List of trains with Haridwar as a terminal station
| Train Number | Train Name | Destination Station |
|---|---|---|
| 9106/05 | Haridwar Ahmedabad Mail | Ahmedabad JN (ADI) Ahmedabad Railway Station Ahmedabad Railway Station is the main railway station of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is also the biggest & busiest railway station within Gujarat... |
| 4116/15 | Allahabad Express | Allahabad JN (ALD) |
| 2053/54 | Haridwar Amritsar Jan Shatabdi Express | Amritsar JN (ASR) |
| 4711/12 | Haridwar Shri Ganganagar InterCity Express | Shri Ganganagar (SGNR) |
| 8478/77 | Kalinga Utkal Express | Puri (PURI) |
| 4887A/88A | Haridwar Barmer Link Express | Barmer (BME) |
List of trains that pass via Haridwar Junction
| Train Number | Train Name | Source Station | Destination Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | Dehradun Shatabdi Express | New Delhi (NDLS) New Delhi Railway Station The New Delhi Railway Station , station code NDLS, situated between Ajmeri Gate and Paharganj is the main railway station in Delhi. New Delhi railway station is the second busiest and one of the largest in India. It handles over 300 trains each day with 16 platforms and about 360,000 passengers... |
Dehradun (DDN) |
| 2056/55 | Dehradun Jan Shatabdi | Dehradun (DDN) | New Delhi (NDLS) |
| 2205/06 | Nizamuddin Dehradun AC Express | Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 2327/28 | Upasana Express | Howrah JN (HWH) Howrah station Howrah Station is one of the four intercity train stations serving Howrah and Kolkata, India; the others are Sealdah Station, Shalimar Station and Kolkata railway station in Kolkata. Howrah is situated on the West bank of the Hooghly River, linked to Kolkata by the magnificent Howrah Bridge which... |
Dehradun (DDN) |
| 2688/87 | Dehradun Chennai Express | Dehradun (DDN) | Chennai Central (MAS) Chennai Central Chennai Central , erstwhile Madras Central, is the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai . It is the home of the Southern Railway and the most important rail hub in South India. The other major railway hub stations in the city are Chennai Egmore and Tambaram... |
| 3009/10 | Doon Express | Howrah JN (HWH) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4041/42 | Mussoorie Express | Sarai Rohilla (DEE) Sarai Rohilla Sarai Rohilla , station code DEE, is a railway station in Delhi, India. This station is meant for metre gauge trains and the station is small when compared to other main stations in Delhi namely, New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Anand Vihar and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations... |
Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4114/13 | Dehradun Allahabad Link Express | Dehradun (DDN) | Allahabad JN (ALD) |
| 4119/20 | Kathgodam Dehradun Express | Kathgodam (KGM) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4163 | Sangam Express Slip | Allahabad JN (ALD) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4163A | Sangam Express | Aligarh (ALJN) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4265/66 | Dehradun Varanasi Express | Varanasi JN (BSB) Varanasi Junction Varanasi Junction, popularly known as Varanasi Cant Railway Station is the major rail hub in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most busiest stations in India.-Overview:... |
Dehradun(DDN) |
| 4309/10 | Ujjaini Express Ujjaini Express The Ujjaini Express or Ujjain - Dehradun Express / Ujjayini Express is a bi-weekly train service, connecting Ujjain Junction railway station of Ujjain, the hindu mythological and historical city in the Central Indian state Madhya Pradesh with Dehradun, the capital of UttarakhandThe... |
Ujjain JN (UJN) Ujjain Junction Ujjain Junction is the main railway station of Ujjain City in the western part of Madhya Pradesh.- Location and Structure :The station is located 12 km to the east of Ujjain. The former name of this station was Avantikapuri.... |
Dehradun (DDN) |
| 4318/17 | Indore - Dehradun Express Indore - Dehradun Express The Indore - Dehradun Express alternatively Ujjaini Express is a bi-weekly train service, which runs between Indore Junction railway station of Indore, the largest city and commercial capital of Central Indian state called Madhya Pradesh and Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand state in... |
Dehradun (DDN) | Indore Junction BG (INDB) |
| 4609/10 | Hemkunt Express | Rishikesh (RKSH) | Jammu Tawi (JAT) |
| 4631/32 | Dehradun Amritsar Express | Dehradun (DDN) | Amritsar JN (ASR) |
| 5001/02 | Dehradun Muzaffarpur Express | Muzaffarpur JN (MFP) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 5005/06 | Dehradun Gorakhpur Express | Gorakhpur JN (GKP) | Dehradun (DDN) |
| 9019/20 | Dehradun Express | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) Bandra Terminus Bandra Terminus is a newly built terminus in Bandra from where trains bound for northern and western India are scheduled regularly. It is one of the Five Railway Terminus within Mumbai City. The other four Terminus are- Mumbai CST, Mumbai Central, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Dadar... |
Dehradun (DDN) |
Demands
The city lacks direct connectivity with Jabalpur, VisakhapatnamVisakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
and many other major cities. Also it is connected to major central Indian cities like Bhopal Junction
Bhopal Junction
Bhopal Junction is a Major Railway Junction of India and main railway station of Bhopal City, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.-Construction:...
, Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
, Gwalior, Hoshangabad
Hoshangabad
Hoshangabad is a city and a municipality in Hoshangabad district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a city in the central india region, located on the south bank of the Narmada River, and is the administrative center of Hoshangabad District.-History:mohammed bharmal & abdeali batawalaThe...
only once per week and there is still demand to introduce new trains for such important cities.