Jaisalmer railway station is a major railway station located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The railway station is under the administrative control of North Western Railway of Indian Railways. The station has three platforms and a total of five tracks. Jodhpur- Jaisalmer Railway was merged with the Western Railway in November 1951. Later North Western Railway came into existence on 1 October 2002.
History Jaisalmer railway station serves the city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and has been an important railhead for the region for many years. Earlier, the station had basic passenger facilities.
The station has recently been redeveloped under the Indian government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of ₹140 crore. The upgrade includes improved passenger amenities such as air-conditioned waiting halls, escalators, solar panels, and better accessibility features. Completed in October 2025, the redevelopment aims to provide a more comfortable and efficient travel experience. It also supports the growing number of tourists visiting Jaisalmer, known for its desert safaris and historic havelis.
Trains
Some important trains that originate and terminate at the station:
Shakur Basti–Jaisalmer Superfast Express Ranikhet Express Corbett Park Link Express Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Express Jaisalmer–Lalgarh Express Malani Express Jaisalmer–Jodhpur Passenger Howrah–Jaisalmer Superfast Express Bandra Terminus–Jaisalmer Superfast Express Jaisalmer–Sabarmati Express Jammu–Jaisalmer Shalimar Express
References
External links
India Rail Info