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AK/Akola Junction (6 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 18 2023 (16:56)
Akola Junction, with its 6 platforms, is a major railway hub in Maharashtra. It connects Akola, a bustling city known for its cotton trade, to various destinations across India. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and public restrooms.

Tourism

Shri Mahalakshmi Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Mahalakshmi.
Shri Hanuman Mandir: A popular temple dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman.
Jain Temple: A peaceful Jain temple known for its intricate carvings.
Jama Masjid: A historic mosque with beautiful architecture.
St. Mary's Church: A colonial-era church with a serene atmosphere.

Food

Shreeji Restaurant: Popular vegetarian restaurant serving delicious North Indian and South Indian cuisine.
Sagar Restaurant: Known for its flavorful thalis and a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Hotel Gokul: Offers a wide range of vegetarian snacks and meals at reasonable prices.
Dosa Plaza: A favorite spot for South Indian food, particularly dosas and idlis.
The Pure Veg: Clean and hygienic restaurant serving fresh and tasty vegetarian meals.

Station Address

Panchashil Nagar, Jafrabad, Akola - 444 001
State: Maharashtra

Elevation: 598 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: CR/Central   Division: Bhusaval


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Number of Platforms: 6
Number of Halting Trains: 154
Number of Originating Trains: 8
Number of Terminating Trains: 8
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Rating: 4.4/5 (120 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (15)
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transportation - excellent (15)
lodging - excellent (15)
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sightseeing - good (15)
safety - excellent (15)

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Aug 11 (21:44)   12859/Gitanjali Express (PT) | AK/Akola Junction (6 PFs) | BL/WAG-9HC/32322
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Back in May 8th 2024, during my trip at Akola I had some railfanning session so here's my small collection:

From Pic 1 to 8: Hr panto fitted BL(Valsad) WAG-9 pulling out NMG rake from Akola Jn. & heading towards Badnera side.

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Pic 9 to 14: GY(Gooty) WDG-4 roaming lightly at Akola Jn. Outskirts. A freight train can be observed afar to in the 14th pic.

From Pic 15 to 23: Far from it's home station, BKSC(Bokaro Steel City) WAG-9 twins shows up with BOXN-HL rake slowly arriving at Akola from Badnera side.

From Pic 24 to 26: To give the light Gooty WDG-4 a company, another light Gimb(Gandhidham) WDG-4G arrives at Akola from Shivni Shivapur side.

From Pic 27 to 39: Ajni WAP-7 with 12859/Csmt-Hwh Gitanjali express departs from Akola & makes it's way towards Badnera jn.

From Pic 40 to 50: NKJ(New Katni) WAG-7 arrives with another BOXN-HL & moves towards Akola Jn.

Video will be uploaded soon.

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