Guwahati Railway Station: Key Facts and Features

May 17, 2025

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Location and Importance

Guwahati Railway Station (station code: GHY) is situated in the heart of Guwahati city, Assam, at Station Road, Gopinath Bordoloi Road, Paltan Bazaar.
It serves as the divisional headquarters for the Northeast Frontier Railway and is the largest and busiest railway station in Northeast India, acting as a major transportation hub for the region.
The station is well connected to other parts of the city via cabs, buses (ASTC Bus Terminal is just behind the station), auto-rickshaws, and e-rickshaws.

Infrastructure

• Platforms: 7 well-built platforms and 24 tracks.
• Structure: At-grade with available parking and bicycle facilities.
• Accessibility: Equipped with lifts, escalators, and facilities for differently-abled passengers.
• Electrification: Fully electrified since October 2021.
• Opened: 1900; previously part of the Assam Bengal Railway.

Unique Achievements

First fully solar-operated railway station in India: Although solar panels were installed to cover all power needs, as of 2023, they provide about 15% of the station’s requirements.
ISO Certification: First Indian railway station to receive ISO 14001-2015 certification from the National Green Tribunal for its clean and green environment and passenger amenities.
Cleanliness Ranking: Ranked 21st among A1-category stations in India for cleanliness.

Passenger Amenities and Facilities

• Retiring rooms (AC and non-AC), dormitory, VIP lounge.
• Guwahati Railway Station has embraced cutting-edge technology to keep passengers secure. Recently, the station was upgraded with over 135 AI-powered CCTV cameras. 
• Waiting rooms (upper and lower class) with free Wi-Fi, AC, TV, charging points, drinking water, and separate washrooms for ladies and gents.
• Food courts (veg/non-veg), cafeteria, chemist stall, cloak room.
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi (via RailTel/RailWire), CCTV surveillance, escalators, elevators, and foot overbridges.
• Coach maintenance complex and a diesel locomotive shed accommodating various locomotive classes.

Connectivity and Services

• Serves long-distance trains of the Northeast Frontier Railway, connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
• About 69 trains halt, with 37 originating and 37 terminating at the station.
• The first train arrives at 01:20 (Avadh Assam Express), and the last departs at 23:55 (Guwahati-Silchar Express).
• To reduce congestion, the Kamakhya railway station in Maligaon handles many new trains, and there are plans for a new station at Beltola.

Attractive Establishments and Services Nearby

• Establishments around the Paltan Bazaar located near the commercial center.
• The station is home to the tallest tricolor flag at 100 feet, Northeast India’s showcase of railway stations.
• Visit Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Navagraha Temple, Assam State Mosque, and Doul Govinda Temple.
• Dining options include both local and national fast food chains.

Main Features

Location	Paltan Bazar, Guawhati, Assam
Station Code	GHY
Platforms	7
Electrified	Yes (October 2021)
Opened	1900
Ownership	Northeast Frontier Railway Zone of Indian Railways
Landmark Achievements	ISO 14001-2015 certified and first fully solar-operated station
Essential Services	Various food courts, wait and retired rooms, parking, cloak room, Wi-Fi,.
Ranked Cleanliness	21st among all category-A1 stations.
Accessibility	Lifts, escalators, facilities for differently-abled
Nearby Attractions	Kamakhya Temple, Paltan Bazaar, Umananda Temple

Station GYH comes off as a fully functioning railway station that interlinks all parts of Northeast India with sustainable developments like solar power, constantly evolving infrastructure, and historical considerations.

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