Ahmedabad–Viramgam section
| Ahmedabad–Viramgam section | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Gujarat | ||
| Termini | |||
| Service | |||
| Operator(s) | Western Railway | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1871 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track length | 65 km (40 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge | ||
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The Ahmedabad–Viramgam section belongs to Western Railway of Ahmedabad Division.
History
During 19th century Ahmedabad–Viramgam section was owned by BB&CI. During which Ahmedabad–Viramgam section was laid in 1871 by BB&CI. Later BB&CI line was extended to Surendranagar in 1872. After then Broad gauge network to Surendranagar was extended by BB&CI Railway in 1879.[1] Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway was merged into the Western Railway on 5 November 1951.[2] Later gauge conversion of Ahmedabad–Viramgam section has completed in earlier 1980's.[3]
Freight
Later in October 2011, a goods train with 120 wagons plied on this section.[4]
Speed limits
The Ahmedabad–Viramgam section is classified as a Group D-special class line in which speeds up to 100 km/h is allowed.[5]
References
- ^ "Ahmedabad-Viramgam section History".
- ^ Cutch State Railway
- ^ "Gauge conversion".
- ^ "120 wagon goods train by WR". Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ "Chapter II – The Maintenance of Permanent Way". Retrieved 12 December 2013.