Valsad railway station, south Gujarat's starting point
Valsad railway station (station code BL, from its old name Bulsar) serves the city of Valsad in Gujarat. It is in the Mumbai division of the Western Railway and lies on the busy Mumbai–Ahmedabad and New Delhi–Mumbai main lines, between Dungri and Atul.
History
- 1861: the 39 km Valsad–Navsari section opens.
- 1864: the 194 km Grant Road–Valsad section opens, linking Valsad with Bombay.
- 1925: the present station building is established.
The station today
Valsad has five platforms and several freight sidings, and is described as the only non-junction station in south Gujarat with five platforms. Next door is the Valsad Electric Loco Shed, home to more than 100 electric locomotives. A recent renovation in a European style refreshed the entrance, waiting hall, ticket building, food stall and parking, adding tiled floors, rainwater harvesting and a vertical garden. On 15 August 2021 the national flag was raised at the station on a mast more than 100 feet high. Facilities include Wi-Fi, an ATM, escalator, coach indicators, a parcel office, reservation centre and waiting room.
Trains that start at Valsad
- 19033/34 Gujarat Queen to Ahmedabad
- 12911/12 Valsad–Haridwar Superfast Express
- 22909/10 Valsad–Puri Superfast Express
- 12943/44 Udyog Karmi Express to Kanpur and 19051/52 Shramik Express to Muzaffarpur
- Intercity trains to Vadnagar, Dahod and Vadodara, plus a weekly to Bhagat Ki Kothi
- Passenger and MEMU links to Mumbai Central, Bandra Terminus, Surat and Umargam Road
Frequently asked questions
Why is Valsad's station code BL?
The code comes from Bulsar, the town's former name.
Which trains originate at Valsad railway station?
Among others, the Gujarat Queen, the Valsad–Haridwar and Valsad–Puri superfasts, and the Udyog Karmi Express.
How many platforms does Valsad railway station have?
Five, plus freight sidings.
Which zone is Valsad in?
The Western Railway, Mumbai division.
See exact timings on our train schedule page.