Viramgam–Surendra Nagar section | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Owner | Indian Railways |
Locale | Gujarat |
Termini | |
Service | |
Operator(s) | Western Railway |
History | |
Opened | 1872 |
Technical | |
Track length | 65 km (40 mi) |
Number of tracks | 2 |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Electrification | Yes |
Operating speed | 100 kmph |
The Viramgam–Surendranagar section covers a distance of 65 km in Gujarat.
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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.