Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section

Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section
Overview
Status Operational
Locale Gujarat
Termini Viramgam
Surendranagar
Operation
Opened 1872
Owner Indian Railways
Operator(s) Western Railway
Technical
Track length 65 km (40 mi)
Number of tracks 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge
Operating speed 100 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

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