Godhra railway station on the Delhi–Mumbai main line
Godhra railway station (code GDA), officially Godhra Junction, is in Panchmahal district, Gujarat. It serves Godhra city and nearby areas such as Lunawada and Devgadh Baria. The station is in the Vadodara division of the Western Railway, on the New Delhi–Mumbai main line, where the Anand–Godhra section joins it.
Trains at Godhra
Godhra is a busy halt, with about 83 trains stopping: superfast and express trains, MEMUs, Sampark Kranti, Antyodaya and Amrit Bharat services. Notable trains include:
- Golden Temple Mail
- Avantika Superfast Express
- Paschim Superfast Express
- Swaraj Express
- Shanti Express
Several MEMU services start and end at Godhra, including trains to Anand (69123/24, 69125/26, 69145/46, 69147/48) and Vadodara (69121/22), making it a local hub for central Gujarat.
Station facts
- Platforms: 3, on six tracks (double electrified line)
- Rebuilt: 1956
- Elevation: about 120 metres above sea level
- Access: on National Highway 47, with an auto stand and parking
- Nearest airport: Vadodara, about 66 km away
The 2002 train fire
Godhra is widely known for the Godhra train burning of 27 February 2002, when 59 people died in a fire on the Sabarmati Express near the station. The victims included pilgrims returning from Ayodhya.
Getting around
For connections, Ahmedabad and Vadodara are the nearest major hubs to the south-west, while the main line continues north-east towards Ratlam and Delhi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the code of Godhra railway station?
GDA. It is officially Godhra Junction, in the Vadodara division.
How many platforms does Godhra station have?
Three.
What is the nearest airport to Godhra?
Vadodara, about 66 km away.
Which MEMU trains start from Godhra?
MEMUs to Anand and Vadodara.
Check timings on our train schedule page.