Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section

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

Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleGujarat
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Western Railway
History
Opened1872
Technical
Track length65 km (40 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Operating speed100 kmph

History edit

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 edit

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

References edit

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