Pushkar Terminus Explained

Pushkar Terminus
Type:Indian Railways station
Style:Indian Railways
Address:New Railway Station Road, Pushkar, Ajmer, Rajasthan
Country:India
Elevation:466m (1,529feet)
Line:Ajmer–Pushkar line
Structure:Standard on ground
Tracks: broad gauge
Parking:Yes
Bicycle:No
Electrified:Yes
Owned:Indian Railways
Operator:North Western Railway zone
Status:Functioning
Map Type:India Rajasthan#India
Map Dot Label:Pushkar

Pushkar Terminus (also referred to as Pushkar railway station) is located in Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves the pilgrimage site at Pushkar.

The railway station

Pushkar railway station is at an elevation of 466m (1,529feet) and was assigned the code – PUHT.

History

The 25.7 km Ajmer–Pushkar line (new line from Madar to Pushkar) was completed in 2011 and trains introduced in 2012. The track was approved in 2002 but construction was delayed because of clearances for the line passing through desert and hilly region.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Now, Ajmer–Pushkar train trip for just Rs. 5. Daily Bhaskar. 22 January 2012. 26 April 2014.
  2. Web site: First train between Ajmer & Pushkar today. The Times of India. 23 January 2012. 26 April 2014.