| Anand Junction railway station | |
| Type: | Indian Railways station |
| Style: | Indian Railways |
| Address: | Anand, Gujarat |
| Country: | India |
| Elevation: | 45m (148feet) |
| Coordinates: | 22.5612°N 72.9667°W |
| Line: | Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line Anand–Godhra section Anand–Khambhat line |
| Structure: | Standard (on ground) |
| Platform: | 6 |
| Tracks: | 8 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Electrified: | Yes |
| Owned: | Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways |
| Operator: | Western Railway |
| Status: | Functioning |
| Map Type: | India#India Gujarat |
| Map Dot Label: | Anand Junction railway station |
| Map Size: | 300 |
Anand Junction (station code: ANND) is a major junction located in Anand, Gujarat.[1] It is a junction on the railway line which connects Ahmedabad with Vadodara and Mumbai and was opened in 1901.[2]
A 14 mile long broad-gauge line was opened in 1929 connecting Vadtal with Anand Junction and, with 4 platforms benefitting pilgrims visiting the Swaminarayan Temple in Vadtal.[3] Other broad-gauge branches from Anand connect it to Godhra and Cambay.[4] In 2011, Indian Railways announced its intention to set up "multi-function complex" including budget hotels at Anand railway station.[5]
Some MEMU and DEMU trains which originate and terminates here are:
Some of the important trains that pass through Anand Junction are: