Viramgam railway station
Viramgam વિરમગામ | |
|---|---|
| Regional rail and Light rail station | |
| Location |
Viramgam, Rajkot district, Gujarat India |
| Coordinates | 23°44′10″N 72°18′43″E / 23.736°N 72.312°E |
| Elevation | 29 metres (95 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | Western Railway zone |
| Line(s) |
Viramgam-Mahesana section Gandhidham-Ahmedabad main line Viramgam-Okha line |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Tracks | 7 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | VG |
| Zone(s) | Western Railway zone |
| Division(s) | Ahmedabad railway division |
| History | |
| Opened | 1871 |
| Electrified | No |
| Previous names | Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway |
| Location | |
  Viramgam railway station Location in Gujarat | |
The Viramgam railway station belongs to Western Railway of Ahmedabad Division.
History
During 19th century Viramgam railway station owned by BB&CI. During which Ahmedabad-Viramgam section was laid in 1871 by BB&CI. Later BB&CI line was extended to Wadhwan.[1]
Railway Reorganization
Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway was merged into the Western Railway on 5 November 1951.[2] Later gauge conversion of Ahmedabad-Viramgam section in 1969 and Viramgam-Hapa section has completed in 1980.[3]
Features
It is on Gandhidham-Ahmedabad main line. It is the Junction railway station connecting Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Okha, Mahesana and Bhavnagar. About 40 trains pass through this station daily.
References
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