Ambaji Railway Station to Get Temple-Inspired Design, 100-Room Budget Hotel Under ₹3,050-Crore Rail Project
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Ambaji railway station will feature architecture inspired by the Ambaji temple and a 100-room budget hotel under the ₹3,050-crore Taranga Hill–Ambaji–Abu Road railway project in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The 117-km new railway line is under construction, with 11 tunnels and 54 major bridges planned along the route. Excavation of the longest tunnel between Ambaji and Abu Road is nearing completion, while construction work continues at other locations.
The project aims to improve rail connectivity to Ambaji, one of Gujarat’s prominent pilgrimage destinations, which attracts millions of devotees throughout the year, particularly during Navratri.
Ambaji Station to Feature Temple-Inspired Architecture
The station’s exterior is planned around the architectural style of the Shri Arasuri Ambaji Mataji Temple. The design will incorporate elements of traditional Indian temple architecture, giving the building a distinctive religious character.
Plans include decorative stonework, carved pillars, lattice-style designs and wall murals depicting episodes associated with the goddess. Inside, the station will have modern facilities modelled on airport infrastructure. The ground floor is planned to provide convenient access for elderly passengers and persons with disabilities.
The station development plan includes a five-storey building with a 100-room budget hotel. The facility is intended to provide accommodation for pilgrims and tourists travelling from distant locations.
Excavation of the longest tunnel between Ambaji and Abu Road is nearing completion. Work on other tunnels is also progressing.
117-Km Railway Line to Have 15 Stations and 11 Tunnels
The Taranga Hill–Ambaji–Abu Road railway project includes the following infrastructure:
- Route length: 117 km
- Estimated revised project cost: ₹3,050 crore
- Total stations: 15
- Crossing stations: 8
- Halt stations: 7
- Tunnels: 11
- Major bridges: 54
- Minor bridges: 151
- Road overbridges: 8
- Road underbridges or limited-height subways: 54
The line is planned to operate using electrified traction. According to railway project information, land acquisition has been completed, and construction is under way.
Connectivity to Improve Across Gujarat and Rajasthan
The new railway line is expected to strengthen connectivity between Taranga Hill, Ambaji and Abu Road. The route is planned to serve Gujarat's Banaskantha, Sabarkantha and Mehsana districts, along with Rajasthan's Sirohi region.
Once completed, the project is expected to support religious travel, tourism and freight movement while creating opportunities for local employment and economic activity.
For devotees visiting Ambaji, the railway line will provide a new travel option to reach the Shakti Peeth, reducing reliance on other modes of transport.
