Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section

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Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
Opened1872
Technical
Track length65 km (40 mi)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Operating speed100 kmph

The Viramgam–Surendranagar section covers a distance of 65 km in Gujarat.

History

During 19th century Viramgam railway station owned by BB&CI. During which Ahmedabad–Viramgam section was laid. In 1872 BB&CI line was extended to Surendranagar. Later Broad gauge network up to Surendranagar was extended in 1879 by BB & CI Railway[1] The gauge conversion of Viramgam–Hapa section in the year 1980.[2]

Doubling

Doubling of Viramgam Surendranagar section has been completed since October 2015. Trains have started to ply on the newly laid up line.

References

  1. ^ "Irfca History part-2".
  2. ^ "Irfca History part-5".