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Viramgam–Mahesana section

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Viramgam–Mahesana section
Mahesana railway station the last stop on Viramgam–Mahesana section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
ReopenedJuly 20, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-07-20)
Technical
Track length65 km (40 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Route map

km
to Jaipur–Ahmedabad line
0
Mahesana Junction
to Jaipur–Ahmedabad line
9
Linch
13
Bhesana Mankaj
18
Jotana
22
Bhatariya
26
Katosan Road
32
Ghelda
35
Detroj
42
Kanjh
45
Bhankoda
50
Jaksi
to Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line
65
Viramgam Junction
to Viramgam–Okha line
to Gandhidham–Ahmedabad main line
Sources:[1]

The Viramgam–Mahesana section belongs to Western Railway of Ahmedabad Division.

History

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Viramgam–Mahesana section exists from Princely state time before Independence. Viramgam–Mahesana gauge conversion started during 1991[2] and completed after a long span of more than decade in 2005.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Viramgam - Mahesana Passenger". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "Irfca history part5".
  3. ^ "Irfca history part-7".