Kevadiya has been abuzz since 2018, when the Statue of Unity first opened for tourism. More than 50 lakh people have visited the town since then to enjoy views and activities around the towering figure of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. As connectivity rises, tourist footfall is expected to touch around 1 lakh visitors per day.
To allow seamless travel from different parts of the country, the Ministry of Railways and Prime Minister Modi have inaugurated 8 trains that will stop at the newly built Kevadiya Railway Station.
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These trains will arrive from New Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi, Rewa, Dadar, and Ahmedabad. Daily trains from Pratapnagar (Vadodara) have also been added.
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Now, more reason to visit the ‘Statue of Unity!’ This iconic Statue, a tribute to the great Sardar Patel is connected via railways to different regions of India.
8 trains will be flagged-off tomorrow, 17th January at 11 AM. Do watch the programme live. https://t.co/yW3FmGlsXc pic.twitter.com/lV4uJ33If0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2021
Apart from this, the Dabhoi–Chandod section has been turned into a broad-gauge line, and a new line has been introduced between Chandod and Kevadiya. The PM added that these routes will improve travel to other holy sites in Gujarat like Karnali, Poicha, and Garudeshwar, which are known for their old Hindu temples.
Visitors may also get to experience a slice of tribal life, as 200 homestay rooms are being developed in Adivasi villages in the Narmada Valley.
Kevadiya Station gets world-class design
About 15 minutes from the Statue of Unity, the new Kevadiya Station has been built with a sleek exterior and modern facilities.
As you drive in, a model of the Statue will greet you outside, and the surrounding area has a big parking space, landscaped areas, a theme park, food courts, and a kids’ play area.
Once you go into the station, the first two floors have AC waiting rooms and a VVIP lounge, while the third floor has a viewing gallery from where you can spot the original Statue of Unity in the distance.
Kevadiya is also the country’s first station to be certified as a green building by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This means it is an environmentally friendly structure, built keeping low emissions in mind.
Energy efficient lighting, rainwater harvesting, waterless urinals and turning green waste into fertiliser are some of the green measures installed at the station.
We hope this update helps you plan a fun rail journey. Happy travels!
Credits for all images: Ministry of Railways and @narendramodi on Twitter
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