Amritsar railway station, railway junction station in the Indian state of Punjab
Amritsar railway station is a ground-level station in the center of Amritsar, Punjab, India, with eight platforms. The platforms are connected by footbridges, and the building holds waiting areas, ticket counters, shops, and food stalls.
The station opened in 1862, when the British laid a railway line from Amritsar toward Atari, near what is now the Pakistan border. The original main building in colonial style has survived and can still be seen today.
The station sits at the heart of Amritsar and acts as a daily meeting point for people from across the region. Pilgrims heading to the Golden Temple and traders carrying heavy bags share the same platforms, giving the place a particular energy that is easy to notice.
The station is in the city center and easy to reach from most places in Amritsar on foot or by a short rickshaw ride. During religious festivals the station gets very busy, so plan to arrive earlier than usual to allow extra time.
The station was among the first in Punjab to have its tracks electrified in the early 2000s, allowing faster electric trains to replace older diesel and steam services. The change meant the familiar sight and smell of steam engines slowly disappeared from the platforms.
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