Dombivli railway station

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Dombivli
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General information
LocationMahatma Gandhi Rd, Vishnu Nagar, Dombivli West, Dombivli - 421202 / Ramnagar, Dombivli East, Dombivli - 421201 State: Maharashtra
Coordinates 19°13′06″N73°05′12″E / 19.218433°N 73.086718°E / 19.218433; 73.086718
Owned by Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways
Line(s) Central Line
Platforms5
Tracks7
ConnectionsSharing Rickshaws
Construction
Structure typeOn ground structure
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesNo
Other information
Station codeDI
Fare zone Central Railways
History
Opened1886[ citation needed ]
Electrified1953[ citation needed ]
Services
Preceding station Mumbai Suburban Railway Following station
Kopar Central line Thakurli
towards Kasara or Khopoli
Location
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Location within India
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Dombivli (Maharashtra)
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Dombivli (Mumbai)

Dombivli Railway Station, which serves the City of Dombivli, is the all time busiest railway station on the Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network.

It consists of 5 platforms where platform 1, 2 and 3 serve for slow locals and 4 and 5 for fast local trains. It has 7 tracks. Both fast and slow trains halt here. No express or mail trains halt here. It is also a major transportation hub for both passengers and goods, connecting Dombivli with the rest of India.The station offers a wide range of facilities for the convenience of passengers, including ticket counters, waiting rooms, food stalls, and restrooms. It also has 5 platforms for the different trains that pass through. The station is well-connected to the rest of the city and the state through a network of buses and taxis. There are also parking facilities available for those who prefer to drive to the station.

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