Ambala railway station is located at an altitude of 272.530 metres (894.13 ft) above mean sea level.

Ambala Cantonment railway station has one double-bedded AC retiring room and a six-bedded dormitory.

It has computerized reservation facility, vegetarian and non-vegetarian refreshment rooms and a book stall.

Toilets for old-age passengers are being replaced with modern facilities with estimated cost of Rs 45 lakhs.

[5] Separate blocks for women, men, children and physically disabled are being constructed by providing all facilities for each category of passengers, and had been awarded to company of national repute and this project should be completed according to the guidelines and rules laid by Railways.